Focus AreasCFO Platform

Europe must become a more attractive destination for doing business and making investments. In bringing together CFOs from major European industrial & technology companies, the CFO Platform seeks to exchange knowledge on the real-world of sustainability reporting, its value to investors and how to better shape the sustainable finance agenda. We engage with the EU institutions and national governments on key concerns and make recommendations reflecting the common views of our Members.

ERT's CFO Platform:

Co-Chairs

Oliver Zipse

ESRS

26 March 2026

Joint Statement by ERT and BusinessEurope on simplification of ESRS

BusinessEurope, and the European Round Table for Industry welcome the European Commission’s efforts to establish a simplified and effective sustainability reporting framework in Europe that is transparent, decision-useful, and supportive...

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26 March 2026

Simplifying the European taxation framework

The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) strongly supports the European Commission’s efforts to simplify EU legislation with respect to taxes. At a time of slow economic growth and intensifying...

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20 March 2026

Joint Preparers’ Statement on the need for additional simplification of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

The European Round Table for Industry, BusinessEurope and other associations welcome the European Commission’s efforts to establish a simplified and effective sustainability reporting framework in Europe that is transparent, decision-useful,...

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2 March 2026

ERT recommendations and concrete suggestions on the revision of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

Brussels, 26 February 2026: The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) strongly supports the overall process to revise the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) Set 1 to significantly reduce the...

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20 February 2026

ERT Response to call for evidence on DAC recast

The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) appreciates the European Commission's initiative to review and recast the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC). We fully endorse the Commission’s political objective, outlined...

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8 December 2025

Reduced appetite to invest in Europe due to lack of business case puts renewed pressure on policymakers

 CEO Confidence is no longer in freefall but remains negative in Europe, whilst US, China fare better.  Business case for investing in Europe is weakening further: since the...

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6 November 2025

ERT Letter on Taxonomy Delegated Act

ERT, representing 60 major European industrial companies, welcomes the European Commission’s adoption of the Delegated Act on 4 July 2025. Key changes, such as materiality thresholds for all KPIs, voluntary...

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28 October 2025

ERT response to EFRAG on European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

ERT has issued these recent pieces of correspondence to the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Through the work of its CFO Platform...

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Security, Defence & Dual Use

Security, defence, and dual-use technologies are vital to Europe's industrial resilience, technological sovereignty, and global competitiveness in an increasingly complex and interconnected geopolitical landscape.

Single Market Completion

The EU Single Market enables free movement and economic integration. ERT champions its completion, backing Enrico Letta’s report and urging broader scope and faster implementation.

CFO Platform

The CFO Platform aims to build consensus on how the EU can restore the business case for investing in Europe.

Industrial & Competition Policy

Aligning EU industrial and competition policy supports innovation and strategic sectors while preserving fair markets, enabling Europe to compete globally without undermining the Single Market.

Trade & Economic Security

In a fragmented global trade landscape, ERT unites European industry insights to promote fair, stable, and mutually beneficial trade amid rising geopolitical and protectionist pressures.

Tech, AI & Data

Digital transformation is vital for Europe’s competitiveness. The Tech, AI and Data Group promotes cross-sector strategies to harness innovation while protecting consumers and addressing societal challenges.

Energy Transition & Clean Industry

European industry backs decarbonisation and clean energy while protecting competitiveness. It seeks policies enabling a green transition without triggering deindustrialisation or weakening Europe’s industrial base.

R&D, Innovation & Skills

Driving EU policy on R&D, innovation, and skills, fostering investment, talent development, and education-industry alignment to boost Europe’s competitiveness and resilience.