Call for interest: Global Carbon Emissions Accounting Experts

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Carbon Measures – a global coalition of leading businesses committed to advancing a ledger-based carbon accounting framework – are seeking a select group of top experts to join a Technical Expert Panel (TEP) on Carbon Accounting.

The experts are solicited from a range of perspectives and geographies from academia, financial accounting, industry and civil society. Together, the expert panel will define the principles, scope and applications of a carbon emissions accounting system modelled on financial accounting principles.

The system would provide accurate, transparent, verifiable, and timely company-level and product-level data, ensuring every tonne of carbon emissions is counted only once and attributed correctly at each step of the value chain.

To learn more visit: https://iccwbo.org/news-publications/news/call-for-interest-global-carbon-emissions-accounting-experts/



Second cohort of global banks endorse the ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced that a second cohort of leading international banks has endorsed the ICC Principles for Green Trade Finance (PGTF). Building on the inaugural endorsements by Standard Chartered, Santander, ING Bank and Commerzbank in June 2025, this fresh wave of endorsements is expected to bring total market coverage to approximately 70% of Europe’s trade finance sector.

To learn more visit: https://iccwbo.org/news-publications/news/second-cohort-of-global-banks-endorse-the-icc-principles-for-sustainable-trade-finance/



ICC Framework for Responsible Environmental Marketing Communications
As sustainability shapes consumer choices, clear and credible environmental messaging is vital. The ICC Framework for Responsible Environmental Marketing Communications (ICC Environmental Framework) sets the global benchmark for truthful, non-misleading, clear and substantiated claims. Now in its fifth revision, it helps marketers communicate sustainability with integrity and foster consumer trust.

To learn more visit: https://iccwbo.org/news-publications/policies-reports/icc-framework-for-responsible-environmental-marketing-communications-2/



The economic impact of unresolved low value commercial disputes
Commercial disputes that fail to reach resolution impose far-reaching costs on businesses and economies. This ICC-commissioned report by Oxera presents a structured framework for understanding the economic impacts of unresolved low-value commercial disputes. The evidence demonstrates that improving access to affordable, efficient resolution for SMEs is not just a legal issue, but an economic imperative.

To learn more visit: https://iccwbo.org/news-publications/report/the-economic-impact-of-unresolved-low-value-commercial-disputes/



SME climate finance stocktake: Turning ambition into action
Small and medium-sized enterprises are vital to global climate action, yet access to green finance remains a major barrier to scaling their impact. This ICC–Sage report shows how digital and AI tools can help bridge this gap by simplifying reporting and boosting access to funding. It calls for five urgent actions – from streamlining reporting standards to expanding sustainability-linked finance – to accelerate SME climate action and make COP30 a turning point for green finance.

To learn more visit: https://iccwbo.org/news-publications/report/sme-climate-finance-stocktake-turning-ambition-into-action/


ICC launches playbook to accelerate global paperless trade adoption
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), with support from Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and the Mining and Metals Digitalization Forum (MMDF), unveiled today a practical guide to help governments and businesses implement paperless trade systems, that cut cost, time and risk in cross-border commerce.

To learn more visit: https://iccwbo.org/news-publications/news/icc-launches-playbook-to-accelerate-global-paperless-trade-adoption/



How chambers of commerce can strengthen small business resilience in emergencies
This guide helps chambers of commerce support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emergency preparedness, response and recovery. The guide provides recommendations, actions, case studies and tools to build SME resilience, ensure business continuity and address the critical business needs gap in existing disaster readiness programmes.

To learn more visit: https://iccwbo.org/news-publications/policies-reports/stronger-together-in-emergencies/



Business takeaways from the first rounds of UN Tax Framework Convention negotiations
ICC is advocating for predictable, stable global tax rules to support cross-border trade and investment at the first rounds of United Nations Tax Framework Convention talks. Taxpayer rights, rigorous economic analysis, clarity on new instruments and effective dispute prevention and resolution were championed as key priorities for business.

To learn more visit: https://iccwbo.org/news-publications/news/business-takeaways-from-the-first-rounds-of-un-tax-framework-convention-negotiations/



Harmonised AI standards to reduce fragmented global rules
An ICC policy paper highlights how divergent AI regulations across countries can lead to fragmented global markets and increased business costs. ICC calls for greater coordination on the development of international, market-driven AI standards, to bridge legal differences, reduce compliance burdens, improve market access and enhance cross-border innovation.

To learn more visit: http://iccwbo.org/news-publications/policies-reports/harmonised-ai-standards-to-reduce-fragmented-global-rules/



ICC and WCO release trade facilitation recommendations for enhanced integrity at borders
Integrity at borders is fundamental to sustainable trade and economic growth. A new joint International Chamber of Commerce-World Customs Organization paper highlights how trade facilitation – by digitalising processes, reducing complexities and increasing transparency – can be a powerful tool for fighting corruption.

To learn more visit: https://iccwbo.org/news-publications/policies-reports/icc-and-wco-release-trade-facilitation-recommendations-for-enhanced-integrity-at-borders/