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Bank, Maliyyə və Siğorta

Komitə, bank və sığorta sektorunun daxil olması ilə, bütün maliyyə xidmətləri sektorunu öz nəzarəti altında saxlayir. Komitə, Amerikan və Azərbaycanda yerləşən ABŞ-Azərbaycan ortaq biznes müəssələrini maraqlandıra bilən məsələlərə diqqət yetirir. Maliyyə komitəsi, Azərbaycanın Maliyyə sisteminə daha geniş anlayış gətirmək naminə çalışır. Maliyyə sistemlərinin daha yaxşı nəzərə alınması və eyni zamada daha möhkəm maliyyə infrastrukturu, ölkəmizdə davamlı iqtisadi artım və sosial tərəqqinin təmin edilməsinə dair kömək edir. AmChamın maliyyə komitəsi, maliyyələşdirmək və maliyyə vəsaitlərini ayırmaq üçün mövcuddur. AmCham, üzvlərini bir araya gətirərək bir sıra maliyyə xidmətlərini göstərmək üçün fəaliyyət göstərir.BMS Komitəsi, AmChamın Bank, Maliyyə və Sığorta Üzvlərinin maraqlarını dəstəkləyib və təşviq etməyə çalışır. O, sektoru təsir edən məsələlərə dair müzakirələrin aparılması, qonaqlara mıruzəçilərin dəvət etmək və Hökumət və tənzimləyici qurumlara uyğun olaraq, sektorun ümumi maraqlarını müdafiə etmək və təşviq etmək üçün bir təbliğat qurumu kimi çıxış etməyə çalışır.Powered by Froala Editor

Vergi və Gömrük

Vergi və gömrük komitəsi, Dövlət Vergi Xidməti, Maliyyə Nazirliyi və Dövlət Gömrük Komitısi ilə bir dialoq saxlayaraq proaktiv şəkildə cari və yeni vergi və gömrük məsələlərini ünvanlayır, vı eyni zamanda mövcud qanunvericiliyin davamlı təfsiri və tətbiqi yolu ilə, vergi və gömrük sistemindəki dəyişiklikləri təşviq edir.Komitə, bu vəzifəsini müxtəlif yollar ilə həyata keçirir: üzv təşkilatları biznes mühitin təkminlləşdirilməsinə tərəf yönəlmiş hüquqi təşəbbüslərə cəlb edərək, çetinlik yaradan vergi və gömrük məsələlərin üzvlər arasında mübadiləsini təşviq edərək və biznes cəmiyyəti və dövlər qurumları və nazirliklər arasında bir dialoq quraraq.Powered by Froala Editor

Hüquq & Komplayns

Hüquq və Komplayns Komitəsi, Azərbaycan Respublikasında fəaliyyət göstərən AmCham üzv şirkətlərinin qarşılaşdıqları hüquqi və komplayns problemlərini həll etmək üçün 2017-ci ildə işçi qrupu olaraq yaradılmışdır. İşçi qrup 2018-ci ildə komitə statusu qazandı.AmCham Hüquq və Komplayns Komitəsi, Azərbaycanda investisiya mühitinə təsir edən qanunvericilik və komplayns məsələlərinin təhlilinə diqqət yetirir. AmCham Ağ Sənədə tövhə Komitənin əsas fəaliyyət istiqamətlərindən biridir.Hüquqşünasların, iqtisadçıların və müəssisə rəhbərlərinin təcrübəsindən istifadə etməklə Komitə Azərbaycanda investisiya cəlbediciliyinə təsir edən məsələlərin konstruktiv müzakirəsi üçün imkanlar yaradır. Komitə, eyni zamanda, Palatanın tənzimləmə orqanları, qanunverici və hökumət ilə əlaqəsi barədə Direktorlar Şurasına strateji rəhbərlik və tövsiyələr verir. Palatanın komplayns və risklərin idarə edilməsi fəaliyyətini və Palata tərəfindən qurulan hər hansı komplayns və risklərin idarə edilməsi proqramlarının səmərəliliyini nəzərdən keçirmək və izləmək Komitənin digər diqqət mərkəzidir.

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AmCham Azərbaycan haqqında bəzi faktlar

Azərbaycandakı Amerika Ticarət Palatası, Azərbaycanda yerləşən xarici və yerli təşkilatların maraqlarını dəstəkləyən və təşviq edən bir aparıcı qeyri-kommersiya assosiasiyadır. 1996-cı ildə yaradılmış AmCham, Azərbaycan iqtisadiyyatının hər bir sektorunda fəaliyyət göstərən 260-dan çox üzv şirkətlərdən ibarətdir. AmCham Azərbaycan bütün xarici investisiyaların təxminən 80%-ni və eyni zamanda yerli investisiyaların da əhəmiyyətli hissəsini təmsil edir. 9 sənayə sektoru komitəsi vasitəsilə, Üzv Şirkətlər məlumatları paylaşa, ümumi narahatlıq yaradan məsələləri qaldıra və mümkün olan həlləri təklif edə bilərlər. Ölkənin ən böyük və ən nüfuzlu təşkilatlarından biri olan AmCham, ən yaxşı şəbəkə imkanlarını təmin edir. Digər üzvlük üstünlükləri bazarın ən son tendensiyaları barəsində məlumatlara çıxış (İllik Milli Əməkdaşın Əmək Haqqı Sorğusu, Rüblük İnflyasiya Sorğuları, AmCham Ağ Sənədlər, AmCham İllik Hesabatları, IMPACT Azərbaycan Rüblük Jurnallar kimi informasiya qaynaqları vasitəsilə); Üzv-Üzvə Güzəşt Proqramı təklifləri; ABŞ-a B1/B2 Viza Asanlaşdırma Proqramı və s. kimi mənfəətlər təşkil edir.

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14 Mart 2024

AmCham Azerbaijan's Nowruz Celebration Cocktail Reception

On March 14, 2024, AmCham Azerbaijan organized a Cocktail Reception dedicated to Nowruz Celebration. As per usual, the AmCham event brought together CEOs and associates of AmCham member companies, board members and committee chairpersons. Executive Director of AmCham Azerbaijan Ms. Gulnara Aslanbayli officially opened the event, greeting the guests and providing a brief foreword of the event. During her speech, she emphasized the importance of Nowruz in Azerbaijani due to its historical, cultural, and traditional roots.The event featured launching of the AmCham CSR Platform. Head coordinator of the project Ms. Sheyda Mustafabayli delivered a comprehensive presentation covering various insights and guidance on this exciting initiative that serves as a space on collaboration, connecting contributors and project owners to work together on meaningful corporate and social responsibility projects. Following the presentation, the Project Curator, AmCham Board member Mr. Shahin Mammadov, expressed his gratitude to the AmCham team, the AmCham Sustainable Development and Corporate Impact Committee, and all contributors in developing the project. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of this initiative, emphasizing its potential to foster collaboration and drive meaningful corporate and social responsibility projects. Mr. Mammadov also encouraged the business community and non-profit organizations to actively engage in the platform, share their CSR ideas, and showcase their creative CSR portfolios.Afterwards, the Reception continued with several traditional show programs involving national drum instruments, dance music performance, and a DJ show. Additionally, the reception also featured a special lottery where the guests got an opportunity to win an exclusive prize offered by AmCham Azerbaijan. 

13 Mart 2024

AmCham Legal & Compliance and Human Resources Committee's joint meeting

On March 13, 2024, AmCham Legal & Compliance committee organized a joint meeting along with the AmCham HR & Labor committee dedicated to the topic “Promoting SPEAK-UP as a tool to strengthen business integrity and create safe work environment”.Invited guest speakers of the meeting were Ms. Jamila Islamova, Ethics and Compliance Lead at BP Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey Region, Ms. Sevda Huseynova, Ethics & Compliance Officer at SOCAR Midstream, Mr. Martin Zapata, Academic Programs Senior Officer at the International Anti-Corruption Academy, and Mr. Rafael Abdullayev, Senior Human Resources Manager at NEQSOL Holding.The meeting was opened with the welcome speeches of Mr. Kamil Valiyev, Chairperson of AmCham Legal & Compliance committee and Ms. Chinara Ahmadova, Deputy Chairperson of AmCham HR & Labor Committee. Afterwards, as moderator of the meeting, Mr. Toghrul Ahmadov, Deputy Chairperson of Legal & Compliance committee took the floor and gave a brief foreword of the session. The meeting continued with speeches and presentations by guest speakers where they touched upon SPEAK-UP, its impact on compliance program and its role in mitigating compliance and integrity risks. They also comprehensively discussed the root causes behind people not speaking up and key intervention points, as well as the role of leaders in promoting speak-up culture in organizations and the importance of creating a morally safe work environment that is free from ethical hazards. The session was followed by the Q&A session and closing remarks.

23 Fevral 2024

AmCham Human Resources and Labor Committee's February meeting

On February 23, 2024, AmCham’s HR & Labor Committee organized an engaging workshop on “Coaching and Technology”. The workshop aimed to demystify the buzz around coaching and reveal its practical benefits in today's ever-changing work landscape.Mr. Parviz Tahirov, the Chairperson of the HR Committee, welcomed the participants and introduced the guest speakers. He emphasized coaching was one of the popular development tools in today’s world.Guest speakers were Ms. Ozlem Sarioglu, PCC, an accomplished professional coach, author, and co-founder of SparkUs Digital Coaching Platform, a World Economic Forum-invited startup and Ms. Dilara Jafarli, an experienced leader and Head of Learning & Development at NEQSOL Holding. During the workshop, Ms. Ozlem Sarioglu talked and demonstrated how coaching can enhance skills and improve performance. She described the digital tools that make coaching accessible to all, revolutionizing professional development on a large scale. Ms. Dilara Jafarli talked on NEQSOL experience and how integrating coaching with technology can reshape HR, leading to increased employee engagement, better performance, and overall organizational success. Workshop participants explored opportunities to use the power of coaching and technology in transforming organizations for the future. 

22 Fevral 2024

AmCham Members’ February Luncheon

On February 22, 2024, the American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan (AmCham Azerbaijan) hosted its Members' February Luncheon, featuring esteemed guest speaker H.E. Mr. Mark Libby, U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan.The event commenced with a warm welcome from Ms. Gulnara Aslanbayli, the Executive Director of AmCham Azerbaijan. Ms. Aslanbayli provided updates on upcoming plans and events of the Chamber. Ms. Aslanbayli also acknowledged recent leadership changes within key committees and presented recognition plaques to outgoing Chairpersons: Ms. Ellada Alishova, Chairperson of the HR Committee; Ms. Rena Afandiyeva, Deputy Chairperson of the HR Committee; and Mr. Tural Vazirov, Chairperson of the Procurement Committee, for their dedicated service.Ms. Nargiz Nasrullayeva-Muduroglu, President of AmCham Azerbaijan, extended a gracious welcome to H.E. Mr. Mark Libby, expressing sincere gratitude for his participation. President Nasrullayeva-Muduroglu underscored the Chamber's commitment to supporting businesses in Azerbaijan and thanked Ambassador Libby and the U.S. Embassy for their contributions.U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Mr. Mark Libby, warmly welcomed all attendees and expressed sincere appreciation to the Chamber for facilitating constructive dialogue within the business community. Ambassador Libby emphasized the United States' commitment to supporting Azerbaijan's business sector and fostering strong commercial ties. He highlighted the collaborative efforts of the U.S. Embassy, AmCham, and U.S. businesses to drive innovation and growth in Azerbaijan.Thereafter, Ambassador Libby participated in an open and interactive Q&A session, where he addressed all questions from the audience.The luncheon also featured presentations from member companies highlighting their portfolios and activity directions. Speakers included Mr. Jeyhun Hajiyev, CEO of PASHA Capital; Mr. Geray Yusifov, Founder of ADVIAD; and Mr. Dayanat Ahmadov, Managing Partner of Amrop Azerbaijan.The event concluded with closing remarks from Ms. Gulnara Aslanbayli, thanking all participants for their attendance and active engagement.

30 Yanvar 2024

Intellectual Property Best Practices Conference was held

On January 30, 2024, a conference on “Intellectual Property Best Practices” was jointly organized between the American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan (AmCham Azerbaijan) and the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The event brought together about 100 participants, including representatives of AmCham member companies, international experts, and public entities.Executive Director of AmCham Azerbaijan Ms. Gulnara Aslanbayli opened the Conference, welcoming the participants and noting AmCham’s long-standing tradition of holding legal & compliance conferences. The Conference continued with opening remarks from Hugo Guevara, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy and Mr. Zaur Allahverdizade, Vice-President of AmCham, who emphasized the importance of IP protection in overall business environment and investment attraction. The Conference continued with engaging presentations and discussion panels on various topics such as effects of counterfeiting on international brands, open source communities' role in digital innovation, fighting illegal software use, competition in the IP ecosystem, etc.On January 31 – February 1, a two-day workshop was held for attorneys and law students on the same topics with the experts from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S and Georgian attorney experts. The two-day seminar started with opening remarks from AmCham Legal & Compliance Committee’s Deputy Chairperson Ms. Sharaf Asgarova, who welcomed the attorneys and law students. The Workshop consisted relevant case-studies related to actual IP and counterfeit cases examined by the U.S. and Georgian courts, with very active involvement of the participants. Following the workshop, the attendees received certificates of recognition from the U.S. Department of Commerce. 

24 Yanvar 2024

AmCham Azerbaijan Presented White Paper 2023 to the Membership

On January 24,2024, the American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan (AmCham Azerbaijan) hosted its Members’ January Luncheon dedicated to the presentation of the subsequent publication of White Paper 2024 being prepared and presented to Azerbaijan government biannually in the aim of supporting various fields of Azerbaijan’s economy. The event was attended by key stakeholders, including members of the AmCham Board of Directors, Committee chairpersons, government officials, AmCham members, and representatives of the diplomatic corps. The recommendations reflected in previous years’ White Papers were added to state programs and some of the recommendations resulted in corresponding amendments in legislation which positively aspired business environment in Azerbaijan.Ms. Gulnara Aslanbayli, Executive Director of AmCham Azerbaijan, opened the luncheon by expressing gratitude to the participants and acknowledging their invaluable contributions to White Paper 2024.Ms. Nargiz Nasrullayeva-Muduroglu, President of AmCham Azerbaijan, delivered a compelling speech highlighting key aspects of the White Paper and emphasizing its significance in shaping the country's economic trajectory. She remarked, "As we reflect on the achievements of 2024, we celebrate the restoration of our country's territorial integrity, coupled with a dedication to ongoing reforms for economic enhancement. Today, we present the 8th edition of AmCham's White Paper, a testament to our commitment to a more perfect business environment and an investor-friendly market."Ms. Nasrullayeva-Muduroglu continued, providing insights into the structure of White Paper 2024. "The document consists of 9 Chapters, encompassing recommendations on concrete areas such tax, customs, finance, insurance, ICT, labor, marketing, sustainability, procurement, FMCG, judiciary, and more. Among the total of 114 recommendations, some of the most noteworthy ones include amendments to vital legislative acts, improvements in equal access to the market and financial inclusion for banking services, the establishment of rating agencies, integration of the circular economy concept, tax forecasting in the tobacco and alcohol industry, issues related to the enforcement of court decisions, digital economy, start-up ecosystem, data protection, and procedures for trade facilitation."Afterwards, AmCham committee chairpersons delved into the specific recommendations within their areas of expertise. Ms. Narmin Aslanova, Chairperson of the Tax and Customs Committee, Mr. Babek Aghayev, Chairperson of the Digital Economy and Innovations Committee, Mr. Jeyhun Mammadbayli, Chairperson of the Banking, Finance, and Insurance Committee, Mr. Kamil Valiyev, Chairperson of the Legal and Compliance Committee, Ms. Lala Afandi, Deputy Chairperson of the FMCG Committee, Mr. Tural Vazirov, Chairperson of the Procurement Committee, and Ms. Aysel Suleymanova, Chairperson of the MCBD Working Group, presented detailed insights into the recommendations outlined in the White Paper. A notable highlight of the event was the certificate presenting ceremony, honoring the chairpersons and deputy chairpersons of committees for their instrumental contributions to the development of the White Paper.To access the White Paper and gain a deeper understanding of its contents, please following links:EN:  White Paper.AZ: White Paper/AZ 

19 Dekabr 2023

AmCham Conference on Building Consumer Trust

On December 19, 2023, a conference on “Building Consumer Trust Through Enhanced Role of Businesses in Consumer Protection” was jointly organized between the American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan (AmCham Azerbaijan) and State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control under the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The event brought together about 100 participants, including representatives of AmCham member companies, business associations, and public entities. Opening the event, Executive Director of AmCham Azerbaijan, Ms. Gulnara Aslanbayli welcomed the participants of the conference and passed the floor to Mr. Elshad Farzaliyev, Chairperson of AmCham FMCG committee, to give a brief foreword of the event.Taking the floor, Ms. Rena Mammadova, Board Member of AmCham Azerbaijan, highlighted the significance of consumer interest to AmCham member companies and their readiness to take new innovative steps to strengthen consumer trust. During her speech, she also emphasized that the Chamber intends to extend the cooperation with both local and international companies and public entities in this direction. Afterwards, Mr. Elnur Baghirov, Deputy Head of the State Service for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control, particularly mentioned the necessity of public-private dialogue in the protection of consumer rights. Additionally, Mr. Baghirov noted that entrepreneurs play an important role in ensuring the right to compensation for the damage caused to the consumer such as effective resolution of disputes and the right to receive information. The significance of establishing relations on the principles of fairness at all stages of business-consumer relations was also brought to the attention of the event participants. During his speech, Mr. Baghirov also discussed other essential issues such as a number of amendments made to the legislative acts, increase on the role of entrepreneurs in protecting consumer rights, and ensuring prompt processing of consumer appeals by entrepreneurs.The conference was followed by the panel discussion on “informed and protected consumer: perspective of regulators and businesses”. Ms. Julia Polischuk from Euromonitor, Mr. Mustafa Bater from International Food and Beverage Alliance, and Mr. Ramazan Nabiyev from Food Safety Agency delivered comprehensive presentations on the topic and addressed all raised questions. Thereafter, Ms. Bensu Karahalil from Gazi University shared insights about the importance of risk assessment and communication for food safety.  Furthermore, another expert, Ms. Tutu Zeynalova touched upon existing misperceptions in food safety and role of the media in consumer protection.Summing up the conference, Mr. Elshad Farzaliyev expressed his gratitude both to the speakers and participants of the event for their valuable contributions. 

18 Dekabr 2023

AmCham Human Resources and Labor Committee's December meeting

On December 18, 2023, AmCham’s Human Resources and Labor committee’s monthly meeting was dedicated to “Update on AmCham White Paper 2023 and Labor law questions”. Guest speakers of the meeting were Ms. Parvin Anvarli, Legal Manager at Ekvita and Legal expert Mr. Mayis Aliyev.Opening the session, Chairperson of the AmCham HR & Labor Committee Mr. Parviz Tahirov presented the proposals included in the 2023 White Paper and updated the attendees about the feedback thereto, expressed by the Government representatives during the bilateral meeting with the Committee.The meeting was followed by the presentation of Ms. Parvin Anvarli, Legal Manager at Ekvita who updated the participants about the recent labor law changes. Afterwards, a comprehensive Q&A session was held. Mr. Mayis Aliyev, thoroughly answered the questions from the audience and offered relevant advise. 

15 Dekabr 2023

16th Annual AmCham Black & White Ball

On December 9, 2023, the American Chamber of Commerce of Azerbaijan (AmCham Azerbaijan) hosted its 16th Annual Black & White Ball in gorgeous Buta Palace. This spectacular landmark event, a highlight of AmCham's social calendar, gathered over 500 esteemed guests, including business leaders, government officials, and ambassadors, fostering an atmosphere of elegance and camaraderie.Themed "Azerbaijan throughout the years," the evening unfolded with captivating live music, a dazzling entertainment show, and an exceptional program that delighted attendees. The event commenced with welcoming speeches from Ms. Gulnara Aslanbayli, Executive Director of AmCham Azerbaijan, Ms. Nargiz Nasrullayeva-Muduroglu, President of AmCham Azerbaijan, and Mr. Hugo Guevara, Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Baku. During her address, Ms. Nargiz Nasrullayeva-Muduroglu underscored the importance of the ball in commemorating achievements, strength, and the unity of the Chamber. She extended appreciation to the members for their commitment and continuous collaborative efforts, which have made a meaningful impact on the development of the Azerbaijani economy. She highlighted that this year holds special significance for two distinct reasons: Azerbaijan's recent restoration of territorial integrity and the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the national leader Heydar Aliyev. It is not coincidental that this year's ball is dedicated to "Azerbaijan throughout the years," acknowledging these separate but equally important milestones.In his remarks honoring the work of AmCham, Deputy Chief of Mission Guevara noted, “For 27 years, AmCham has been fundamental to the growth of the bilateral U.S.- Azerbaijan economic relationship.”Afterwards, the floor was passed to the chief representatives of the following Sponsors:BP - Mr. Vagif Ahmadov, Ethics & Compliance regional manager of BPMcDonalds – Mr. Oscar Bogopolski, CEOProcter & Gamble - General Manager, Mr. Irakli GabriadzeFarchitects LLC - Mr. Farid Safquliyev, Chief Executive Officer Prosol - CEO of Prosol, Mr. Babek AghayevPrinceps Legem – Ms. Gulya Mamedova, CEO and FounderA memorable moment of the evening was the cake-cutting ceremony led by President Ms. Nargiz Nasrullayeva-Muduroglu and Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Hugo Guevara.The event's excitement peaked with a raffle draw, boasting over 250 winning tickets and dance festivities that lasted until dawn. Exclusive top gifts included the iPhone 15+, Apple Watch, weekend stays at prestigious hotels, and many more. The grand prize of a round-trip ticket to Europe added an extra layer of thrill. Winners of the raffle draw (tickets 1 to 256) can check their luck at the following link  and collect their prizes from the AmCham office. Please note that prizes will only be given upon presentation of the winning tickets.As part of AmCham’s commitment to supporting education for children in Azerbaijan's regions, the event showcased a charity auction. Representatives from both the Paralympic and National Olympic Committees presented exclusive items, including a 20-year Paralympic medal and a silver coin issued by the Central Bank in 2022 to commemorate the National Olympic Committee's 30th anniversary.The success of the event was made possible by the generous support of our valued sponsors: BP, Kolin, McDonald's; P&G, FARCHITECTS, PROSOL; Princeps Legem; Kapital Bank, ASBC, EXXON AZERBAIJAN LIMITED, Manzar Hajiyeva, RESM, Coca-Cola, Carlsberg; Absheron Hotel Group, Badamdar Hotel & Spa, Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard, Bloom Group, Courtyard by Marriott Baku, Fairmont Hotel Flame Towers, Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Hillside, Hilton Hotel, Hyatt Regency, Italdesign, JW Marriott Absheron Baku, Landmark, Libraff, Mody's Baku, Office Systems, PMD Hospitality, Qalaalti Hotel & Spa, Shahdag Mountain Resort, Sheraton Baku Intourist, Spa Ceylon, and Wyndham Garden. Their unwavering support contributed significantly to the event's success, and we extend our heartfelt appreciation to each and every sponsor for their commitment. Click for the highlights from the Ball  Click for all the media from the Ball

4 Dekabr 2023

AmCham Executive Director Ms. Gulnara Aslanbayli participated at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)

On December 4, 2023, Executive Director of American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan (AmCham Azerbaijan) Ms. Gulnara Aslanbayli participated at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)This pivotal event represents the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Being an annual gathering, COP serves as the preeminent multilateral decision-making forum on climate change, boasting near-universal representation from countries worldwide.COP stands as the global stage where nations converge to negotiate and adopt measures addressing the urgent climate crisis. Key objectives include limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, aiding vulnerable communities in adapting to climate change impacts, and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.Ms. Aslanbayli was invited by AmCham member company and partner of the event- "Sustainera Solutions”. This event, with the theme of" Practices to strengthen financing for climate transition through public and private interventions", underscores the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors in addressing climate challenges.AmCham Azerbaijan, recognizing the private sector as a crucial driver of sustainable development, actively encourages its members to embrace Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. This commitment aims to help Azerbaijan leverage unique experiences and contribute to a future that is both environmentally conscious and economically vibrant.Ms. Aslanbayli's participation adds a significant dimension to the event, bringing valuable insights and expertise to the discourse on the intersection of public and private interventions in climate financing. The focus remains on combating climate change and nurturing a more sustainable global economy.Ms. Aslanbayli emphasized AmCham’s recommendation to the government which were included in the 2023 edition of its by Annual Policy Paper known as The White Paper. The recommendations were dedicated to the transition to circular economy, transition to Green Transportation, Implementation of ESG Principles. Within the framework of this highly productive visit, United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) was a great success, building inspiration, and motivation to strengthen international relations and promote innovation within the business environment. In addition, Azerbaijan was confirmed as the Host of COP29 in 2024.