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ERT response to EFRAG’s public call for input on sustainability reporting

This paper is the European Round Table for Industry’s (ERT) formal response to EFRAG’s 2025 consultation on the revision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) Set 1, particularly focusing on ESRS S1.…

ERT: In a changing global order, Europe must modernise its Competition Policy

Strengthening Europe’s Competitive Edge

Key Conclusions ERT is convinced that effective competition law enforcement is critical to ensure open markets, deliver consumer benefits and maintain a fair level-playing field between companies. As the…

ERT’s new Expert Paper: Harnessing Generative AI for Europe’s Industrial Future

Executive Summary Generative AI (GenAI) emerges as a transformative strategic lever for European industry, representing a profound opportunity to reinvigorate economic competitiveness, and drive innovation and…

ERT acknowledges first important steps by EU Commission to implement Draghi Report

Brussels, 26 February 2025: The European Industry Summit took place earlier today, chaired by Dr Ilham Kadri, President of CEFIC and Vice-Chair of ERT. It was an occasion at which Commission President Ursula von der…

ERT shares its thoughts on how to reduce the reporting burden in the EU

Ahead of the Simplification package, ERT's CFO Platform shares its thoughts on how the EU's upcoming Omnibus regulation can simplify reporting burden.

Sustainability is both a key driver for decision-making & a factor in securing competitive advantage for companies. ERT is deeply convinced of the value of disclosing information on sustainability performance so…

ERT Response to the Consultation on Draft Guidelines on Exclusionary Abuses of Dominance

In this response paper, the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) provides feedback on the European Commission’s draft guidelines on Article 102 TFEU, which addresses exclusionary abuses of market dominance. While…

Europe’s energy transition: ERT releases analysis on the EU’s competitiveness for energy-intensive industries and state of energy infrastructure

New ERT reports by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) lay out the state of play and articulate the challenges in Europe’s energy transition

Brussels, 9 April 2024: As the countdown continues to the European elections and appointment of the next European Commission later this year, the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) releases two reports focusing on…

Coalition of 25 European associations calls for ‘more love for the Single Market’

European associations outline obstacles in the Single Market and call for renewal of the dynamic of European integration

In the Joint Statement issued today, this coalition of European associations underline the need for renewed focus on deepening the Single Market. The statement puts forward clear logic for fresh political investment in…

ERT Expert Paper: Connectivity is decisive for Europe’s competitiveness

Recommendations for future-proof policies

1. Introduction Secure connectivity infrastructure is a backbone of digitalisation. To reap the benefits that digital innovations can bring to Europe’s economy and society, our industry and citizens need best-in-class…

ERT issue an Expert Paper on the ESG Ratings

Contribution to the Commission consultation on the transparency and integrity of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings and sustainability

Introduction The latest call for evidence[footnote shortcode="footnote_8708_1"] (June 2022) of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) confirmed that the market of ESG rating providers is very fragmented,…

ERT issues Expert Paper on the EU Critical Raw Materials Act

Brussels, 12 September 2023: The EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRM Act) is an important first step towards securing a sustainable supply chain of critical raw materials for Europe - an indispensable factor in delivery…

Expert Paper – Contribution to the ESRS Consultation

The Expert Group on Sustainable Finance of the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft delegated act on European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). We…

ERT – Appraisal of EU initiatives on competitiveness

Introduction & scope The decline in the EU’s competitiveness has several causes: A very complex regulatory and incentive framework, which struggles to attract private investments into the EU and boost…

ERT’s CFO Platform raises its concerns about unclarity in the EU Taxonomy reporting rules

Practical implementation of the EU Taxonomy

The companies led by the Members of ERT recognise the need for a robust Taxonomy framework to drive capital towards a more sustainable economy and provide companies and investors with greater certainty on which economic…

Summary Position – The Foreign Subsidies Regulation draft Implementing Regulation

ERT is concerned about the effects the proposed implementing Regulation for the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) would have on companies, public procurement procedures and M&A activity in Europe. We therefore…

Expert Paper – European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

General observations ERT recognises the need for introducing ESRS to direct capital flows towards a more sustainable economy. We welcome the improvements that have been made by EFRAG following the consultation process,…

Expert Paper – Electricity Market Design

Deepen the internal energy market & improve access to competitive energy

Introduction Whilst this year marks the 30th anniversary of the Single Market, the EU is facing several challenges related to geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and an energy crisis of unprecedented…

ERT publishes Expert Paper on EU Artificial Intelligence Act

The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven tools to drive productivity and economic growth in Europe is vast. However, the European Union is behind its main competitors when it comes to investments in…

Expert Paper – The Digitally-Enabled Workforce of the Future

European Flex Work Today & Tomorrow

Around the world, COVID-19 has accelerated the transition to digital and flexible workplaces. New technologies will transform the way work is done, boosting productivity while giving employees flexibility in where,…

European industry shares its learnings & recommendations on flexible working

Brussels, 13 December 2022: As the world continues to adjust to the new working patterns that emerged during the Covid pandemic, ERT today releases a new paper, aimed at sharing knowledge and best-practices on the…