New York, NY, June 11, 2024— The United States Council for International Business (USCIB) announces Adaptive Construction Solutions, Inc. and Qualcomm Incorporated as the newest additions to our membership. USCIB provides its members with unparalleled access to international policymakers and regulatory authorities in order to promote US business views and solutions on a wide range of issues – from taxation to artificial intelligence to labor relations. These new members bring decades of expertise and innovation to USCIB, further strengthening our commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth.  

Adaptive Construction Solutions, Inc. (ACS), headquartered in Houston, is a leading advocate and apprenticeship intermediary specializing in the construction and clean energy sectors. ACS joins USCIB for our expertise in Corporate Responsibility and Labor Affairs (CRLA). 

Qualcomm Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, is a leading chip designer and enabler in the wireless technology ecosystem. Its Snapdragon® branded platforms are powering leading edge AI, high-performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity across major industries. Qualcomm Incorporated joins USCIB for our continued work in competition and digital policy. 

“We are thrilled to welcome ACS and Qualcomm Incorporated to USCIB as we enter a critical time for international policymaking,” said Whitney Baird, USCIB President and CEO. “Their contributions will enrich our diverse membership, helping shape the international regulatory environment and expanding market access for US products and services.” 

About USCIB 

The United States Council for International Business (USCIB) powers the success of US business across the globe. Our members include US-based companies and professional services firms from every sector of the economy, with operations in every region of the world. As the US affiliate of leading international business organizations including Business at OECD (BIAC), The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and The International Organization of Employers (IOE), USCIB advances the US business perspective to policymakers and regulatory authorities worldwide and works to facilitate commerce, support sustainable development, and build trust in multilateral systems. USCIB is also the national guaranteeing and issuing association for ATA Carnets, a unified international customs document that allows for the temporary import and export of various types of goods into a foreign country without paying duties or taxes. Learn more at www.uscib.org. 

Snapdragon® is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. 

New York, NY, May 22, 2024 — The United States Council for International Business (USCIB) celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity (Biodiversity Day) 2024 and recognizes the critical role that US businesses play as implementation partners to support the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), also referred to as The Biodiversity Plan.

The theme of this year’s Biodiversity Day 2024 is “Be Part of the Plan” and serves as a call to action for all segments of society to address the loss of biodiversity by working to adopt and implement The Biodiversity Plan. Everyone – including governments, businesses, non-governmental organizations, local communities, and individuals – has a role to play.

USCIB members have taken a leadership role in this effort, leaning in on biodiversity considerations through the policy work of the Environment Committee and the Biodiversity Working Group, under the leadership of Agnes Vinblad, Director of Environment and Sustainable Development at USCIB. USCIB was actively involved in the process leading up to the adoption of the KMGBF at UN Biodiversity COP 15 in 2022 and will again lead a multisectoral US business delegation to UN Biodiversity COP16 in October 2024.

“Biodiversity Day 2024 highlights the critical need for private sector partnerships to fully leverage US business innovation and expertise as we move towards the implementation phase of the Global Biodiversity Framework,” said Vinblad. “The KMGBF marks a historical moment in multilateral biodiversity policy and USCIB and its members look forward to serving as a resource and champion in halting and reversing the loss of biodiversity around the world.”

Learn more about Biodiversity Day here.

Learn more about USCIB’s sustainability work here.

About USCIB

The United States Council for International Business (USCIB) powers the success of US business across the globe. Our members include US-based companies and professional services firms from every sector of the economy, with operations in every region of the world. As the U.S. affiliate of leading international business organizations including Business at OECD (BIAC), The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and The International Organization of Employers (IOE), USCIB advances the US business perspective to policymakers and regulatory authorities worldwide and works to facilitate commerce, support sustainable development, and build trust in multilateral systems. USCIB is also the national guaranteeing and issuing association for ATA Carnets, a unified international customs document that allows for the temporary import and export of various types of goods into a foreign country without paying duties or taxes. Learn more at www.uscib.org.