We are delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the ICC United Kingdom Sustainability Conference, Collaborating for Sustainable Global Supply Chains, taking place on 10 June 2024 at HSBC, 8 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London.

ICC Cyprus is a sponsor of the above conference.

This conference brings together prominent global thought leaders from business, government and industry institutions to share global best practice and discuss how business can meet the challenge of delivering sustainable supply chains and incorporating sustainability into their operations.

Why attend an ICC United Kingdom conference?

As the official Focal Point for Business to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and having played a key role in advocating for the delivery of the Paris Agreement in 2015 and in shaping the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, you know that by attending an ICC conference your input and engagement will influence global policy frameworks and standards.

By attending the ICC United Kingdom Sustainability Conference, companies will:

• Share thought leadership, listen to case studies and engage with key government representatives and major institutions.
• Learn practical tools which support business.
• Gain an understanding of the international standards and frameworks that shape the business environment.
• Hear about the latest technologies which underpin transparency in supply chains.
• Network with like-minded peers.

Sessions include:

• Achieving end to end sustainable financing
• The future of sustainability disclosures and the regulatory environment for businesses
• Stepping up efforts on supply chain decarbonisation
• The biodiversity business case
• Business’ role in supporting the just transition

Speakers include:

• Swaroop Nadhavajhala, Global Product Head – Sustainability, Innovation, Asset Distribution & FIs, Trade & Receivables Finance, HSBC
• Gabrielle Giner, Head of Environment, BT
• Bobbie Mellor, Group Head of ESG, Vodafone
• Edward Pollard, Director, UK Business & Biodiversity Forum

More information & Registrations here: https://iccwbo.uk/events/icc-sustainability-conference-10-june-2024/ 

PDF Circular – Conference ICC UK 10 June 2024

The «Access2Markets» portal is the free digital platform of the European Commission aiming to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) wishing to internationalize outside the borders of the European Union, to gain the best possible access to the information they need, to grow, and remain competitive.

It enables SMEs to access the information they need when trading with Third Countries such as Customs Duties and Taxes, Customs Regimes, Formalities and Requirements, Rules of Origin, Export Measures, Statistics, Trade Barriers, and much more.

It also allows access to key information needed for trade in services, investment, and public procurement in third countries, as well as current EU Trade Agreements and how a business can benefit from them.

In addition, on the Access2Markets portal, the rules of origin self-assessment tool «ROSA», is available, allowing companies to check whether a product complies with the rules of origin and therefore qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under a specific EU trade agreement.

For your convenience, regarding the search for product codes, we present the website in the database of the Integrated Tariff of European Communities, better known as «TARIC» (from the initials of the integrated tariff in French)

PDF Circular – How your business can benefit from EU import and export tools

We would like to inform you that the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) as the Coordinator of Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Cyprus, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry and the Limassol Chamber of Commerce & Industry, are organizing an event on 14th of May 2024, at 16:30, at the premises of Limassol Chamber, to present the New Entrepreneurship Support Scheme.

The purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for interested parties to address any questions before the start of proposal submissions. The event is open to the public. To register, please click HERE.

The presentation will be conducted in Greek, and the entire event will last for 2 hours.

Please carefully review the Scheme Guide, which is posted on the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry’s website HERE, to come prepared with questions.

For further information you can contact us by phone at 22889749/52/69 or via email at eency@ccci.org.cy

PDF – Presentation of New Entrepreneurship Support Plan

This date marks the anniversary of the historic “Schumann Declaration” through which Robert
Schumann formulated his proposal for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, capable of
making war between European nations unthinkable. Robert Schumann’s proposal is considered
the beginning of today’s European Union.
Cyprus will celebrate Europe Day and the 20th anniversary of its accession to the European Union
on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Limassol.

The celebratory event will start at 17:00, and visitors will have the opportunity to get acquainted
with European institutions and programs, European countries, Limassol Municipality, and schools
that are ambassadors of the European Parliament in Cyprus. A Photography Exhibition and Art
Program will follow.

The event will be honored and addressed by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos
Christodoulides, the European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, and
the Mayor of Limassol, Nikos Nicolaides.

The event is organized by the European Commission Representation in Cyprus, the Office of the
European Parliament in Cyprus, and Limassol Municipality.

The Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus will participate in the event with a booth and will inform
visitors about the services of the Network.
Following is the Program.
For any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us at the following
phone numbers: 22889749/52/69 or via email at eency@ccci.org.cy

PDF Circular – Europe Day Celebration Event

With the aim of informing traders about the requirements of the EU Regulations
concerning the specifications for trading fresh fruit and vegetables, including the required
labeling on packaging at all stages of the agri-food chain, the Department of Agriculture
of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment has issued an
information leaflet detailing the required specifications.

The brochure aims to provide comprehensive information and guidance to all
stakeholders on the correct implementation of this legislation.

For more information, you can contact the Plant Health and Marketing Standards of
Agricultural Products Sector of the Department of Agriculture at telephone no. 22408630.

PDF Circular – Specifications for Trading Fresh Fruits and Vegetables