International Chamber of Commerce
ICC headquarters in Paris, France | |
| Abbreviation | ICC |
|---|---|
| Nickname | ICC |
| Formation | 1919 |
| Founded at | Atlantic City |
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | Facilitate international trade, investment, and responsible business practices. |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Coordinates | 48°51′51″N 2°17′32″E / 48.864112°N 2.292307°E |
Region served | International |
Official language | English, French, Spanish |
Secretary General | John W.H. Denton AO |
| Affiliations | |
| Website | iccwbo.org |
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC; French: Chambre de commerce internationale) is a global business organization representing companies and associations in over 170 countries. ICC represents a broad range of sectors and business sizes. Its current chair is Philippe Varin and its Secretary General is John W.H. Denton AO.
ICC's main activities are rule setting, dispute resolution, and policy advocacy. Its rules, while voluntary, are widely used in international commercial transactions. National committees in over 90 countries advocate business priorities at national and regional levels, and more than 5,000 experts from member companies contribute to ICC policy positions through specialized commissions.
ICC holds Observer Status at the United Nations General Assembly and consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. It represents business interests at international forums including the World Trade Organization and G20.