About Us

ICC Armenia

International Chamber of commerce (ICC)

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) was founded in 1918 in Paris, France, and now operates through 93 National Committees worldwide, representing over 45 million members. Our mission is to promote peace, prosperity, and opportunity for businesses globally, support the growth of international trade and investment, and advocate for responsible business conduct and ethics.

Established in 2024, this award ceremony aims to:

1. Recognize and honor companies and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to CSR practices.
2. Promote sustainable and responsible business practices in Armenia.
3. Encourage innovation in addressing social and environmental challenges.
4. Showcase best practices in CSR to inspire other businesses.
5. Foster a culture of corporate responsibility that goes beyond legal requirements.

The ՛՛Nviroum՛՛ CSR Awards align with ICC NC Armenia’s mission to promote responsible business conduct and sustainable economic growth.

ICC's core values are:

We are Connected

We are Pioneering

We are Liberated

We are Generous

ICC holds unique positions, being the only Chamber of Commerce with General Consultative Status at the United Nations, Social Council status in the G20, and Observer status at the World Trade Organization (WTO). Our global services include, but are not limited to: Incoterms, GIST, AOKpass, ATA Carnet, ICC Certificate of Origin, and the world’s authoritative ICC Court of Arbitration.

ICC Armenia, founded in 2018 in Yerevan, Armenia, is led by Secretary General Raffy Semerdjian, who formed the current Executive Board in 2022, comprising 16 members. ICC Armenia operates through 9 Commissions, both locally and internationally active, spearheading several important global and lcoal projects.

The Commissions are:

Arbitration & ADR

Banking & Finance

Digital Economy

Corporate Sustainability

Tarde & Investment

Entreprenurship & SMEs

Intellectual Property

Energy & Enviornment

Marketing & Advertising

Additionally, 4 Task Forces were recently established, focusing on Tourism & Hospitality, AI, Healthcare, and India-Armenia Business Relations.