Chairperson
Michael McNicholas
General Counsel, Visor Group / Visor Kazakhstan
Committees
Decarbonization
The Decarbonization Committee unites companies dedicated to supporting Kazakhstan’s transition to a low-carbon economy. It provides a platform for knowledge and expertise sharing on carbon regulation, ESG standards, renewable energy, and sustainable investment.
Working Groups/Issues
| Issue | Short description | Status |
| Certificate of origin and local content | Certificate of origin and local content threshold requirements affecting exports and market access, including the 50% localization threshold. | Ongoing |
| Limited regional market integration | Limited regional market integration, including barriers to scaling production across Central Asia and neighboring countries. | Ongoing |
| Lengthy or unclear certification | Lengthy or unclear certification and approval procedures for locally manufactured products | Ongoing |
Frequency of Meetings
- Committee Meetings – quarterly
How to Join an AmCham Committee
Participation in AmCham committees is open exclusively to AmCham Kazakhstan members.
To join a committee, please sign in to your Member Portal and submit your request directly through the platform. Once submitted, our team will review your request and confirm your participation.
