Business in Society

The ICC Commission on Business in Society aims to develop a world business perspective on the role of business in the context of globalisation and changing societal expectations and articulate messages on issues relating to business in society. Following the publication in 2002 of the booklet Business in Society: making a positive and responsible contribution , the Commission has been developing additional practical guidance for ICC members on implementing the nine steps for developing a company’s own business principles. The Commission has also been tracking developments and provided input on major international initiatives on corporate responsibility such as the Global Compact.

Projects for 2006

• Develop an Icc view on supply chair responsibility.
• Continue to track developments and provide world business input in major international initiatives on corporate responsibility including:
  - the Global Compact;
  - the ISO Working Group on Social Responsibility
  - the mandate of the UN Special Representative on business and human rights
  - socially responsible investment.
• Organise outreach events on corporate responsibility issues, especially in cooperation with ICC national committees in developing and transition economies.

Commission Officers

• Chair: Erik Belfrage, Senior Vice-President, Advisor to the Chairman, SEB, Stockholm (Sweden)
• Secretary: Stefano Bertasi, ICC