International Business Corps

The International Business Corps strives to be a catalyst for a new wave of international corporate volunteerism. The goals: sustained impact, prolonged capacity-building with partner NGOs, and a rewarding pro bono experience for employees.

Why Is the Business Corps Unique?

• Multi-company collaborative approach; led by network of private-sector partners
• Focus on skills transfer through pro bono service and technical expertise
• Engagement in strategically selected growth markets in terms of both social and business impact
• Mitigated risk through the involvement of several corporate partners, as opposed to a single business shouldering full responsibility
• Specific attention on spurring economic development through:

1. Increasing access to education 
2. Stimulating entrepreneurism and SMEs 
3. Providing vocational training
4. Creating conditions for employment opportunities

While working on skills-based volunteerism projects, BCLC and Business Corps members will actively identify opportunities for CSR programming and business investment.

The Pilot

A Business Corps pilot trip took place in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, in August 2011.  The public announcement of the Business Corps and a video screening of the Brazil Pilot took place on October 6, 2011 at BCLC's Global Corporate Citizenship Conference.

Learn about the NGOs that are the Business Corp's Brazil partners.

The Conveners

The International Business Corps (IBC) receives administrative, operational, and technical mangement from the U.S. Chamber BCLC and Executives Without Borders. It is chaired by Michael Webster, Leader of the Dow Sustainability Corps, Dow Chemical Company.