ICC UAE Roundtable Discussion – Sustainability in Trade Facilitation

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Description

COP28 is the 28th annual United Nations (UN) climate meeting where governments will discuss and engage with the business community on how to limit and prepare for future climate change. The ICC is the World Business Organisation, representing 45 million companies in more than 170 countries. ICC UAE provides a clear channel for members to gain access to this expanding global network of businesspeople and organisations. This roundtable discussion will showcase initiatives of SME members of ICC UAE in building bridges between nations and business to facilitate trade while at the same time promoting and implementing sustainability practices which sustain the planet and its people.

Program
10:00 - 10:30	Registration & Networking
10:30 - 10:35	Opening Remarks H.E. Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi Vice Chair, ICC UAE
10:35 - 11:35	Showcase – ICC UAE Members Sustainability Initiatives From Farm to Plate, will showcase how they have implemented green-oriented practices that not only create a better, cleaner, and healthier ecosystem but at the same time create expanding business opportunities. Presented by: Hussein Al Hussein Regional Manager – MENA, Farm to Plate Trade Assets, focuses on creating expanding liquidity and finance to emerging markets through its Green Trade Finance channel for trade risk distribution. Presented by: Sumit Roy Founder and CMO, Trade Assets Bon Counseil, will display a scientific yet practical approach to establishing sustainability standards that can be integrated into the global business and financial ecosystem. Presented by: Urmish Mehta Partner, Bon Conseil Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging, demonstrates the positive transformational impact of applying pulp packaging to replace single use plastic. Presented by: David Mac Donald CEO, Cullen Eco Packaging
11:35 - 12:00	Open Discussion
12:00 - 12:15	Determining Subject areas to be included in the Sustainability Sessions of GTFS 2024 Moderator: Vincent O’Brien Director, ICC UAE
12:15 - 12:20	Concluding Remarks

Vincent O'Brien

Director

ICC UAE

He has been actively involved in trade finance for more than a quarter of a century and has delivered technical assistance for trade finance in more than 100 countries. Vincent’s primary activity is trade facilitation with the major Multilateral Development Banks and his recognized specialty is trade related dispute resolution where he often acts as Expert Witness in Trade Disputes and Legal Cases.

Vincent also holds the positions of the Associate Director of the Institute of International Banking Law and Practice (IIBLP).

Speakers

Vincent O'Brien

Director

ICC UAE

Press Release

ICC UAE presented a Roundtable Discussion on

Sustainability in Trade Facilitation at COP28 on 12th December 2023.

The roundtable discussion showcased initiatives of members of ICC UAE in facilitating sustainable trade, advancing green technology and in turn reducing the carbon footprint at grassroots level.

The proceedings were launched by H.E. Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi, Vice Chair, ICC UAE and CEO of Abu Dhabi Chamber.

From Farm to Plate, showcased how they have implemented green-oriented practices and technology that not only create a better, cleaner, and healthier ecosystem but at the same time create expanding business opportunities for SME’s in the agrisector.

Presented by: Hussein Al Hussein, Regional Manager – MENA, Farm to Plate

Trade Assets, delivered real life case-studies on how they are creating sustainable liquidity and adaptive trade finance to emerging markets through its Green Trade Finance Channel for trade risk distribution.

Presented by: Sumit Roy, CMO, Trade Assets

Bon Counseil, presented a scientific yet practical approach to establishing sustainability standards that can be integrated into the global business and financial ecosystem.

Presented by: Tanuj Agarwal, Partner, Bon Conseil

Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging, outlined the positive transformational impact applying pulp packaging to replace single use plastic containers is already having on the environment. Plans for the UAE were also outlined.

Presented by: David Mac Donald, CEO, Cullen Eco Packaging

A highly charged and enjoyable interactive roundtable discussion followed which culminated in establishing the sustainable and green agenda items for the GTFS2024 taking place in the UAE in the week commencing 29 April 2024.

A short video on this highly engaging event can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTZcDvQkVKw