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  • 27 March 2026
  • Report

Enhancing investment flows to emerging and developing economies: Rethinking green macroprudential regulations

Despite rising global climate investment, capital is not reaching emerging and developing markets (EMDEs). Growing evidence shows current Basel III global banking rule interpretations unintentionally discourage EMDE lending by underrecognising credit enhancement and blended-finance tools. Drawing on a Queen Mary University analysis of 40 countries, this report assesses climate risk transmission and how proportionate risk treatment can unlock climate finance without undermining prudential integrity.

  • 23 March 2026
  • News

Final appointments to Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting announced

The International Chamber of Commerce and Carbon Measures today announced the second and final group of experts appointed to the Technical Expert Panel (TEP) on Carbon Accounting. With these appointments, the panel is now fully constituted, bringing together 21 distinguished leaders and experts to define the principles, scope and real-world applications of a carbon emissions accounting system that will produce product-level emissions data that can be used to underpin trade and regulation.

  • 4 February 2026
  • Business solution

ICC Ecoterms® on Circular Economy

ICC Ecoterms® on Circular Economy is a business-to-business resource that provides common definitions for 16 of the most widely used circular economy terms in global trade. It supports consistent interpretation of regulatory requirements, clearer communication on sustainability terms, and the scaling of circular economy models across global value chains.

  • 19 January 2026
  • News

First group of global experts for carbon accounting panel

ICC and Carbon Measures today announced the first cohort of experts selected to serve on the Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting, which will define the principles, scope and real-world applications of a carbon emissions accounting system. Panellists include senior global leaders from business, academia, and civil society.

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  • 16 December 2025
  • Guest blog

Powering the clean energy future in the Philippines

Meralco’s Long-term Sustainability Strategy charts a just and affordable path to a coal-free future by 2050. Through major investments in renewables, next-generation technologies and 30 key sustainability initiatives through 2030, Meralco is cutting emissions, strengthening communities, and expanding access to essential services. The strategy shows that sustainability and business prosperity can – and must – advance together.

  • 11 December 2025
  • News

ICC ratifies Principles for Social Trade Finance and Sustainability-Linked Supply Chain Finance  

ICC announced today the formal ratification of the Principles for Social Trade Finance (PSoTF) and the Principles for Sustainability-Linked Supply Chain Finance (PSL-SCF), following a public consultation launched at the United Nation’s 4th Financing for Development Conference in Seville in July.  Together with the existing Principles for Green Trade Finance (PGTF), these newly ratified standards […]

  • 9 December 2025
  • Guest blog

How Brazil’s renewable power is fuelling a cleaner future for transportation

Brazil’s clean power system gives it a unique edge in decarbonising transport. CPFL Energia is harnessing that advantage by electrifying its fleet, cutting emissions and operating costs while improving air quality in some of the country’s most polluted regions. Through long-term investment and innovation, the company is showing how energy providers can drive a cleaner, more competitive future for mobility.

  • 28 November 2025
  • Guest blog

Women-led agribusinesses are trailblazing climate solutions in Africa

Robynne Anderson, President of Emerging Ag, shares the stories of three women agripreneurs driving climate action across Africa. In Mali, Herou Alliance led by Rokiatou Traoré is restoring land; in Zimbabwe, Sesame for Life by Josephine Takundwa is turning drought into a business opportunity; and in Kenya, Savanna Circuit, co-founded by Emmastella Gakuo is cutting food waste. Their work shows how empowering women-led agribusinesses can deliver practical climate solutions, strengthen communities and build more resilient food systems for the future.

  • 24 November 2025
  • Guest blog

Agricultural transformation starts from the soil up 

Feeding a world of eight billion people while restoring ecosystems demands bold, coordinated innovation. Across Africa and beyond, OCP Group is driving this transformation from the ground up – empowering farmers with tailored soil nutrient solutions that boost yields and cut emissions. With a US $13 billion green industrial strategy and powered by renewable energy, OCP is making remarkable strides towards a climate-positive future. From full renewable energy reliance by 2027 and net-zero emissions by 2040, OCP is setting the pace for sustainable growth across the global agri-food sector.

  • 23 November 2025
  • News

COP30 falls short of global economic needs

On behalf of business and industry, ICC’s statement to the closing plenary of COP30 recognises a strong signal of collective support for the Paris Agreement but stresses the need for bold and urgent action, grounded in solutions that truly work for people, the economy and the planet.

  • 19 November 2025
  • News

The opportunity to align competition policy with climate goals: A call to action at COP30

Tackling climate change not only requires innovation and investment but also competition frameworks that are fit for the green transition. The ICC Call to Action on Antitrust for Climate Action urges policymakers to align antitrust policy with sustainability goals to unlock responsible cooperation and accelerate real-economy impact.

  • 19 November 2025
  • Guide

ICC Practical Guide on Competition Law and Sustainability Agreements

As momentum builds for collective climate and environmental action, understanding how companies can collaborate responsibly for sustainability purposes is moving to the centre of policy debates. This guide provides direction for businesses seeking to align sustainability cooperation with competition compliance.

  • 19 November 2025
  • News

Statement calls for COP30 outcome that turns ambition into impact

ICC has issued a powerful statement as the official focal point for business and industry (BINGO) at COP30. Delivered by ICC Deputy Secretary General Andrew Wilson, the statement calls on ministers to seize the moment and forge an outcome capable of driving real-economy transformation by accelerating implementation, strengthening global alignment with the 1.5°C goal, and unlocking climate finance at scale — especially for emerging and developing economies.

  • 19 November 2025
  • Guest blog

The ecological corridors where nature and business connect

As biodiversity loss accelerates, Suzano is proving that conservation and commerce can grow together. Through the creation of vast ecological corridors across Brazil’s Amazon, Cerrado and Atlantic Forest, the company is restoring ecosystems while strengthening business resilience. André Becher, Sustainability Manager at Suzano, explains how linking fragmented landscapes is unlocking shared value for ecosystems, communities and business alike.

  • 18 November 2025
  • Guest blog

Tiny biological solutions to big climate challenges

Biosolutions – microbes and enzymes or other biological molecules – are tiny but mighty agents of change. From improving crop resilience and reducing chemical use to producing cleaner fuels and cold-water laundry detergents, biosolutions help businesses and consumers cut waste, save energy and lower costs. Already used across more than 30 industries and with a projected value of nearly US$ 930 billion by 2035, biosolutions are in full swing to ring in a new type of climate solution.

  • 13 November 2025
  • Guest blog

Cultivating partnerships for greener rice in Thailand

As the world’s second-largest rice exporter, Thailand faces a critical test: how to feed more people with fewer emissions while helping farmers adapt to climate change. A landmark public-private partnership with CropLife International is turning this challenge into an opportunity. By scaling climate-smart farming and through blended-financing models, its showing that profitability, resilience and climate action can grow together.

  • 11 November 2025
  • Guest blog

Latin American farmers are capturing more carbon while growing more food

Bayer’s PRO Carbono programme helps Latin American farmers transition to regenerative, low-carbon agriculture. The programme combines robust science, data-driven tools and technical expertise to increase agricultural productivity, while enhancing soil carbon sequestration and reducing emissions, Marina Menin, Bayer’s Head of Carbon Venture in Latin America, explains.

  • 7 November 2025
  • Business solution

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.

  • 6 November 2025
  • Report

Powering climate action: Unlocking voluntary carbon markets to drive impactful change

To meet global climate goals, business ambition must be matched by credible frameworks for action. This ICC-commissioned Oxera report sets out 14 recommendations to strengthen the integrity and effectiveness of voluntary carbon markets and mobilise private finance for climate action. When grounded in transparency, integrity and strong standards, voluntary carbon markets can enable businesses to invest credibly and confidently in a net-zero future.