The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is the institutional representative of 45 million businesses in over 170 countries and the only private sector entity with Permanent Observer status to the UN General Assembly.

ICC's mission is to make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere by promoting open international trade and investment systems that foster peace, prosperity and opportunity for all.

ICC supports multilateralism as the best way to address global challenges and are uniquely positioned as a globally connected and representative business organisation to speak with authority on behalf of enterprises from all sectors in every region of the world.

Comprising 90 National Committees, the ICC World Chambers Federation and the ICC International Court of Arbitration, ICC's activities include advocacy, standard setting, commercial dispute resolution and the provision of global services and practical tools, all aimed at enabling businesses to adapt and meet the challenges of globalization towards a more sustainable future.