How does it work?

The Environment and Energy Commission is (as of Oct 2007) comprised of 227 members representing 75 multinational corporations from as well as representatives from 33 industry associations, and 52 ICC national committees that federate ICC members in their countries. The Commission examines major environmental and energy related policy issues of interest to world business via task forces and thematic groups. The Commission usually meets twice a year though task forces and other thematic groups may meet more frequently. 

Members set the Commission’s agenda and determine priorities as well as provide officers to facilitate task forces and thematic groups in conjunction with the Commission’s secretariat in Paris.  Each national committee (NC) or group may appoint delegates to represent it at meetings and officers of the Commission are appointed by the Chairman and Secretary General in consultation with NCs.

The Commission provides business input by elaborating multi-sectoral business policy positions, achievements and highlighting business solutions to environmental issues and problems. ICC works closely with the United Nations to facilitate business participation and involvement at UN-organized events, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), UN Commission on Sustainable Development (UNCSD), UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD), etc. 

Moreover, Commission members gain influence at the national level through the ICC’s global network of national committees and at the international level through ICC’s privileged links with major intergovernmental organisations.