European Chamber of Commerce Guyana Inc

EU Legislative Interests

1. EU-Caribbean Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) • Objective: Promote trade, investment, and sustainable development between the EU and CARIFORUM States (including Guyana). • Chamber’s Role: • Advocate for full implementation and awareness. • Support local businesses in taking advantage of preferential market access. • Monitor and influence EPA reviews and modernization efforts. 2. EU Green Deal • Objective: Make Europe climate-neutral by 2050. • Relevant Initiatives: • Circular economy action plan. • Biodiversity strategy. • Sustainable products regulation. • Chamber’s Role: • Promote EU green technology and services in Guyana. • Foster partnerships in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate resilience. • Help local companies prepare for EU environmental compliance (e.g., carbon border adjustment mechanism). 3. Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) • Objective: Require EU companies to assess and address environmental and human rights impacts across their supply chains. • Chamber’s Role: • Help Guyanese suppliers and partners comply with EU due diligence requirements. • Provide training, capacity building, and ESG toolkits. 4. EU Global Gateway Initiative • Objective: Mobilize €300 billion for sustainable global infrastructure investment. • Chamber’s Role: • Identify investment opportunities in Guyana aligned with the initiative. • Facilitate EU private sector involvement in digital, energy, transport, health, and education projects. 5. Digital Services Act & Digital Markets Act • Objective: Ensure fair digital markets and regulate large online platforms. • Chamber’s Role: • Promote digital compliance among Guyanese partners and service providers. • Advocate for fair digital trade and e-commerce development. 6. Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP+) • Objective: Support developing countries by granting duty-free access to EU markets, contingent on implementing international conventions. • Chamber’s Role: • Ensure Guyana leverages GSP+ benefits. • Support businesses in maintaining compliance with human rights, labor, and environmental standards. 7. Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) • Objective: Increase transparency in how financial institutions integrate ESG risks. • Chamber’s Role: • Attract EU sustainable investors to Guyana by improving ESG reporting frameworks. • Promote responsible investment and financial sustainability.

Communication Activities

1. Annual EU–Guyana Business Forum Purpose: Promote trade, investment, and sustainable development. • Focus themes: EU Green Deal, Corporate Sustainability, Digital Economy. • Target audience: local businesses, EU investors, and government stakeholders. • Format: Keynotes, policy panels, B2B networking sessions. 2. EU Green Innovation Week Purpose: Educate stakeholders on EU Green Deal opportunities. • Activities: Workshops on renewable energy, sustainable supply chains, green financing. • Exhibits: EU companies showcasing climate-friendly technologies. • Partners: GEA, EPA Guyana, EU Delegation. 3. Publication: “Navigating EU Trade & Sustainability Policies—A Guyana Business Guide” Purpose: Inform local businesses of regulatory expectations and trade opportunities. • Content: Summaries of CSDDD, SFDR, EPA, GSP+, and digital regulations. • Format: PDF/e-book, distributed via Chamber website and email list. • Frequency: Annually, with updates as legislation evolves. 4. EU Compliance Readiness Bootcamps Purpose: Equip SMEs with tools to meet EU regulations. • Topics: ESG reporting, sustainable product standards, digital compliance. • Duration: 2–3 day intensive bootcamps in partnership with EU technical experts. • Deliverables: Templates, toolkits, and checklists. 5. Sustainable Trade and Finance Webinars Purpose: Raise awareness of EU sustainable finance rules and investor expectations. • Hosted with: Local banks, investment promotion agencies, EU financial institutions. • Topics: SFDR, green bonds, blended finance under the Global Gateway initiative. 6. EU–CARIFORUM EPA Dialogue Series Purpose: Monitor implementation of the EPA and advocate for improvements. • Format: Biannual roundtable discussions with private sector and government. • Outcome: Policy papers submitted to CARIFORUM and EU institutions. 7. Youth in EU–Guyana Trade Campaign Purpose: Engage the next generation in EU-Guyana relations. • Activities: Essay competitions, internship placements, student-led events. • Topics: Green entrepreneurship, digital innovation, sustainable trade. 8. EU Chamber Newsletter (Quarterly) Purpose: Keep members informed on policy changes, funding calls, and events. • Content: Legislative updates, EU calls for proposals, and success stories. • Format: PDF and HTML for wide reach. 9. Digital Compliance & Innovation Hackathon Purpose: Foster innovation aligned with the Digital Services Act. • Target: Local developers, startups, and IT professionals. • Deliverables: Prototype digital tools for transparency, supply chain due diligence, or trade facilitation.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Banks DIH Limited Demerara Distillers Limited SBM Offshore Blue Waters Shipping.

Organisation Members

U- Moblie Inc./ Digicel Demerara Distillers Limited Banks DIH Guyana Deep Water Operations Inc Bigton International Bigton International Symmetry Brokerage and Logistics (SBL) AX Investment and Consultants Inc. LI&P SL Friedlander Guyana Inc Bluewaters Shipping SBM Offshore