Business initiatives in support of and in response to Ukraine

Russia’s war against the people of Ukraine is a deeply distressing moment for the world. We strongly condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has led to thousands of people being killed and millions fleeing from the war. Beyond the ongoing humanitarian disaster, the economic damage is already being felt worldwide and risks becoming increasingly severe. In its interim Economic Outlook in March, the OECD estimated global economic growth could be more than 1 percentage point lower this year as a result of this conflict, while inflation, already high at the start of the year, could rise by about a further 2.5 percentage points on aggregate across the world. The mission of the OECD as a pathfinder and promoter of policies that preserve peace, democracy, rule of law, and individual liberties is more important than ever. Our business advocacy will be relentless to uphold these principles and support the OECD as we face challenging times.  

In this context, we have collected input from our national members and constituents on business support for Ukraine, advice provided to their members, as well as policy messages in response to the conflict. The list is non-exhaustive and is based on input provided and publicly available information. 

We encourage you to share additional business initiatives and messages in response to the war in Ukraine. For more information, please contact the Business at OECD (BIAC) Secretariat at communications@biac.org.  

Explore contributions from our National Member Organizations and extended business constituents below. 

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Browse below the catalogue of statements, articles, and initiatives from our members: 

Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) 

• IV contributes to supporting the people of Ukraine and war refugees by setting up the Task Force “Our Industry Helps”. (Article in German) 
• Ukraine crisis: Current EU sanctions against Russia (Article in German) 

Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (VBO FEB) 

• Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Repercussions for Belgian Companies (Article in French) 
• War in Ukraine: FEB sets up task force to help business (Article in Dutch) 
• The impact of the war in Ukraine on contracts under Belgian law  

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) 

• How businesses and Canadians can help Ukraine 
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce outlines priorities for House Committee studying Canada-Ukraine Trade Agreement 
• Canadian Chamber statement on Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine  

National Business Association of Colombia (ANDI) 

• “Oil, mining and gas companies will be protagonists of the country’s energy transition”: ANDI (Article in Spanish) 

Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic (SP CZ) 

• The current situation in Ukraine  

• Czech companies face growing problems, but they are helping Ukraine (Article in Czech) 
• Ukraine NEWS (Information hub in Czech) 

Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) 

• Russia’s heinous assault calls for fierce back pressure (Article in Danish) 
• DI to the US State Department: Russia has turned its back on all rules (Article in Danish) 

• War in Ukraine could end in recession (Article in Danish) 
• One in three companies fear for growth as a result of the war in Ukraine (Article in Danish) 
• Invasion of Ukraine: Get Help (Information hub in Danish) 

Estonian Employers’ Confederation  

• In support of Ukraine (Informatory hub in Estonian) 
• OECD Analysis of the impact of the war in Ukraine on the economy (Article in Estonian) 
• In support of Ukraine: We call on companies to join the support campaign (Article in Estonian) 

Confederations of Finnish Industry (EK) 

• Useful information on Russian sanctions for companies (Information hub in Finnish) 
• We Stand With You, Ukraine, Finnish Business Organizations say 
• Q&A answers: Exit from Russian market (Article in Finnish) 
• EK’s business survey: Ukraine’s war has an impact on business investment, turnover and employment intentions (Article in Finnish) 
• Labour market organisations recall: Russian aggression in Ukraine does not justify discrimination in the workplace (Article in Finnish) 
• Financial assistance to Ukraine (Article in Finnish) 

Mouvement des Enterprises de France (MEDEF)  

• Sovereignty and security: all Medef resources for companies (Article in French) 

Confederation of German Employer’s Associations (BDA) 

• BDA’s input and initiatives on the war in Ukraine 
• Europe is currently experiencing the biggest refugee crisis since the Second World War 
• German employers stand by Ukraine’s side and support the Federal Government in all economic and social challenges 

Federation of German Industries (BDI) 

• Attack on Europe’s security and values (Information hub in German)  
• EU Summit: Industry warns against hasty reactions  
• Russia-Ukraine War: Managing Sanctions (Article in German) 

Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) 

• SEV supports European decisions on freedom, democracy and security – short-term energy measures necessary and in the right direction (Article in Greek)  

Confederation of Hungarian Employers and Industrialists (MGYOSZ)  

• Annual recommendation on Reducing Business Risks Caused by the Russo-Ukrainian War in Public Procurement (Statement in Hungarian) 

Confederation of Icelandic Entrprise (SA) 

• Daily communications due to invasion of Ukraine (Information hub in Icelandic) 
• War and Inflation (Article in Icelandic) 

Ibec 

• Ukraine crisis 
• Russia-Ukraine update Analysis of trade and economic impacts for Irish business 
• Business support for Ukraine; Ibec letter to Government on energy challenges 

Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI) 

• Foreign trade department update on the war in ukraine (Article in Hebrew) 

General Confederation of Italian Industry (Confindustria)  

• Cofindustria: Democracy Universal Value (Statement in Italian)  
• Ukrainian Crisis (Information hub in Italian) 
• The Italian Economy is put to the test in the context of the conflict in Ukraine (Article in Italian) 
• CONFINDUSTRIA A FUND WITH CISL FOR UKRAINE (Initiative in Italian) 

Keidanren Japan Business Federation 

• Request for cooperation in ukraine emergency assistance activities (Article in Japanese) 

Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) 

• Russia-ukraine crisis, commodity rises direct bombardment on domestic companies (Article in Korean) 

Employers Confederation of Latvia (LDDK) 

• Employers’ Confederation of Latvia statement on the invasion of Ukraine by Russia 
• SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE (information hub in Latvian) 
• LDDK agrees with responsible ministries on coordinated cooperation in support of Ukraine (Article in Latvian) 
• LDDK members provide support to the Employers’ Federation of Ukraine (Article in Latvian)

Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists (LPK)  

• Members of Ukrainian and Lithuanian business councils – we have to think of the future now (Article in Lithuanian) 
• We thank our companies that have contributed to the supply of support to Ukraine (Article in Lithuanian) 
• Uncertainties in the sanctions period: answers for businesses (Article in Lithuanian) 
• LPK Supports Ukraine and its people (Article in Lithuanian) 
• LPK urges to look for opportunities to amortize the impact of the Russian war against Ukraine on the Lithuanian Economy (Article in Lithuanian) 

The Voice of Luxembourgs Industry (FEDIL) 

• Solidarity and predictability in the face of current economic challenges (Article in French) 

Employers Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) 

• Is the fuel supply in Mexico guaranteed? (Article in Spanish) 
• The reduction of growth expectations in Mexico by the OECD is worrying; It is urgent to accelerate the economic reactivation plan (Article in Spanish) 

Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers (VNONCW)  

• Q&A on the consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian war for entrepreneurs (Q&A hub in Dutch) 
• Ukraine war: entrepreneurs’ concerns about employees and energy prices (Article in Dutch) 
• Russian-Ukrainian war poses major dilemmas for entrepreneurs (Article in Dutch) 
• ‘Underestimation of the economic effects of war is lurking’ (Article in Dutch) 
• This way we become less dependent on (Russian) gas (Article in Dutch) 

BusinessNZ 

• NZ Economy: Cross-currents of risk 

Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO)  

• Help for Ukraine (Information hub in Norwegian)  
• NHO’s views on the war in Ukraine (Article in Norwegian) 
• Ukraine conflict: – A human tragedy (Article in Norwegian) 
• NHO’s Economic overview: The war in Ukraine and Norwegian business and industry (updated estimates) (Article in Norwegian) 
• Refugees from Ukraine (Article in Norwegian) 

Confederation of Portuguese Business 

• Employers’ confederations condemn invasion of Ukraine and make themselves available to cooperate with IEFP (Statement in Portuguese) 
• It is an urgent need to undertake the gas and electricity links of the Iberian Peninsula with France, and with the rest of Europe (Joint statement in Portuguese) 

The National Union of Employers (NUE)  

• Slovak Employers condemn Russian Attack and stand ready to help (Article in Slovak) 
• Guidelines for the employment of Ukrainian citizens in Slovakia (Article in Slovak) 
• JOINT DECLARATION OF EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATED IN RÚZ, AZZZ AND APZD (Statement in Slovak) 

Association of Employers of Slovenia (ZDS) 

• Recruitment of Ukrainian citizens (Article in Slovenian) 
• War in Ukraine – Statement by the European Economic and Social Councils (Article in Slovenian) 

Confederation of Employers and Industries of Spain  

• Economic overview – March 2022: monograph “The Russia-Ukraine conflict: transmission channels to the Spanish economy” (Article in Spanish) 
• Presentación de la Plataforma EQA Ucrania (Initiative in Spanish)  
• Fundación CEOE begins channeling humanitarian aid from Spanish companies to Ukraine (Article in Spanish) 
• The president of CEOE asks for specific aid for the Spanish countryside in the face of the economic impact of the war in Ukraine (Article in Spanish) 

Confederation of Swedish Enterprise 

• Russia’s attack on Ukraine is a great tragedy (Statement in Swedish) 
• Information to member companies due to the war in Ukraine (Information hub in Swedish) 
• ”The single most important action for now is to save lives and to keep employees safe” 
• Ukraine war: How transport companies avoid shipping disruptions (Article in Swedish) 

Suisse Business Federation (economiesuisse) 

• War in Ukraine exacerbating supply problems 
• Business supports Swiss government’s sanctions against Russia 
• Russian war against Ukraine impacting the Swiss economy more strongly than the sanctions 

Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD) 

• Transformations triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war (Article in Turkish) 

Confederation of British Industry (CBI) 

• Sanctions relating to Russia: Where businesses can go for support 
• The economic impact of the crisis in Ukraine 
• Ukraine Hub 

United States Council for International Business (USCIB) 

• USCIB Statement on Russia Conflict in Ukraine 

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Browse below the catalogue of statements, articles, and initiatives from our national observers: 

Association of the Organizations of the Bulgarian Employers 

• The crisis in Ukraine (information hub) 
• AOBE with proposals for emergency measures in connection with the crisis in Ukraine 

Business Unity South Africa 

• Business Unity SA (BUSA) Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine 

Croatian Employer’s Association  

• Ukraine – Information for Employers (Information hub in Croatian) 
• Employment of Ukrainian Citizens in the Republic of Croatia (Article in Croatian) 
• The Impact of Russian Sanctions on the Operations of Croatian Companies (Article in Croatian) 

Employer Confederation of Romania 

• How does Europe want to reduce its dependence on Russian gas? (Article in Romanian)  
• Frequently asked questions about Ukrainian citizens employment  

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry 

• Economic Outlook Survey: Rising prices biggest risk from the ongoing Russia Ukraine conflict 

National Confederation of Industry (Brazil)  

• War provokes debate on Brazil’s position in strategic supply chain 
• Inflationary pressure is first effect of the war in Ukraine, says CNI 

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Browse below the catalogue of statements, articles, and initiatives from our extended business constituents: 

Adecco Group

• Jobs for Ukraine
• The Adecco Group response to the crisis in Ukraine

European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) 

• Cefic Statement On The War In Ukraine 

International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)  

• Russian and Ukrainian seafarers make up 14.5% of global shipping workforce, according to ICS 
• Supply chain issues will be compounded by lack of Ukrainian and Russian seafarers, says global body representing international shipping 

European Tech & Industry Employers (CEEMET) 

• Ceemet paper on the economic consequences of the conflict in Ukraine 

European Banking Federation (EBF) 

• EBF condemns invasion of Ukraine and expresses support for its people 
• European Banks for Ukraine 

International Fertilizer Association (IFO) 

• IFA STATEMENT ON THE SITUAION IN UKRAINE 

International Seed Federation (ISF) 

• ISF CALLS FOR CONTINUED SEED SUPPLY TO UKRAINE 

Digital Europe 

• War in Ukraine: DIGITALEUROPE’s response 
• Joint letter by DIGITALEUROPE and its member associations on the war in Ukraine 
• Sanctions are not enough: Ukraine needs immediate cybersecurity support 

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 

• ACCA statement about Ukraine 
• Ukraine: a message of support 
• Supporting Ukraine (Information hub) 
• An update about Ukraine and Russia 

Plastics Europe  

• Plastics Europe Statement on the War in Ukraine 

Bureau of International Recycling 

• BIR President Tom Bird makes statement on the situation in Ukraine 

Computer & Communications Industry Association 

• CCIA Statement On Russian Invasion Of Ukraine 

Europabio 

• EuropaBio Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine 

European Aluminium 

• RUSSIA – UKRAINE STATEMENT 
• Aluminum Associations Representing G7 Nations Joint Statement on Ongoing Russian Invasion of Ukraine 

European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations 

• EFPIA Statement on the crisis in Ukraine 
• Pharmaceutical industry response to the war in Ukraine 
• Joint Industry Statement on the War in Ukraine 

European Self-Care Industry Association (AESGP) 

• War in Ukraine: AESGP calls for solidarity and unity 

European Telecommunications Network Operator’s Association 

• European telcos helping Ukrainians 
• ETNO supports EU-Ukraine Operators’ Statement on connectivity for Ukrainian refugees 

European Union of Private Hospitals 

• Solidarity 

FoodDrink Europe 

• ENSURING FOOD SUPPLY AND BUILDING RESILIENCE CRITICAL AS WAR IN UKRAINE CONTINUES 
• JOINT STATEMENT: AGRI-FOOD EMPLOYERS AND WORKERS ON THE WAR IN UKRAINE 

Global Self-care Federation  

• CONSUMER HEATH INDUSTRY RESPONSE TO THE WAR IN UKRAINE 

GSM Association 

• GSMA Response to the Ukraine Crisis 

Insurance Europe  

• Statement on Ukraine 
• Letter to Ukranian Associations  

International Federation of the Phonographic Industry 

• IFPI response to humanitarian crisis in Ukraine 

World Employment Confederation  

• Ukrainian crisis (Information hub) 
• Supporting refugees from Ukraine 

World Federation of Advertisers  

• WFA calls on brands to reconsider media spend in Russia 
• Navigating digital media safety and suitability in the time of war 
• Ukraine: Taking action on digital advertising