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Europe must become a more attractive destination for doing business and making investments. The CFO Platform seeks to shape the sustainable finance agenda as well as reporting and taxation issues. We engage with the European institutions and national governments on key concerns and make recommendations reflecting the common views of our Members.

The CFO Platform Working Group

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Chair

Oliver Zipse

Chairman of the Board of Management / BMW Group

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Convenor

Walter Mertl

BMW Group

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Contact

Philippe Adriaenssens

philippe.adriaenssens@ert.eu

Featured Documents

1 April 2025

ERT joins industrial coalition calling for fast-track adoption of longer transition periods for CSRD and CS3D

ERT is part of a joint statement by a broad coalition of European and international industry associations, urging EU policymakers to swiftly adopt the proposed longer transition periods for the...
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28 March 2025

Simplifying the EU Taxonomy – ERT response

This paper by the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) responds to the European Commission’s draft delegated act on simplifying the EU Taxonomy framework. European industry's experience of the EU...
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26 February 2025

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...
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27 January 2025

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

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 that...
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6 August 2024

ERT Letter to Commissioner Mairead McGuinness on the need for interoperability between ESRS and ISSB standards

As the five-year of this European Commission comes to a close, ERT's CFO Platform has written to Commissioner Mairead McGuinness a wide range of concerns about the interoperability between sustainability...
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16 October 2023

ERT issue an Expert Paper on the ESG Ratings

Brussels, 16 October 2023: The latest call for evidence (June 2022) of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) confirmed that the market of ESG rating providers is very fragmented,...
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24 July 2023

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...
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24 May 2023

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

With the clock ticking on the implementation of the EU Taxonomy, ERT's CFO Platform has compiled its concerns about the practical implications of the current rules and asks whether their...
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31 March 2023

Expert Paper – European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

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,...
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3 August 2022

ERT response to the EFRAG consultation on ESRS

ERT welcomes the publication by the European Financial Regulatory Advisory Group (EFRAG) of the exposure drafts underpinning the development of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. We think the introduction of...
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27 July 2022

ERT response to the IFRS S1&2 consultations

In this letter, ERT commends the ISSB on the publication of both, the exposure drafts IFRS S1 (General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Disclosure) and IFRS S2 (Climate-related Disclosures)....
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25 October 2021

ERT Expert Paper – Business Taxation for the 21st Century

In this Expert Paper, ERT gives its view on several aspects of the European Commission’s recently presented Communication “Business Taxation for the 21st Century”. Tax transparency: ERT supports the ongoing...
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25 October 2021

Joint Open Letter on the Future of Sustainability Reporting

The letter was a joint action taken by ERT in partnership with the Value Balancing Alliance and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Economic Forum. The...
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21 June 2021

ERT Expert paper – Principles for a competitive Europe in the field of taxation

In this Expert paper, ERT addresses the following policy targets: 1. Efficient and predictable tax systems - Business needs simple, efficient, predictable and stable tax regimes that incentivise long-term investment....
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28 May 2021

ERT Expert paper – Priorities on the EU Taxonomy

ERT supports the overall objective of the EU Taxonomy to help to mobilise finance towards environmentally sustainable activities. The practical complexities of the implementation of the EU Taxonomy Regulation need...
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28 May 2021

ERT Expert Paper – Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy (“RSFS”)

In order to ensure the practical applicability of instruments such as the taxonomy it is very important that all relevant stakeholders and industries are involved and consulted on an ongoing...
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28 May 2021

ERT Expert Paper – Non-Financial reporting standards (“NFRS”)

The idea to develop binding reporting standards for non-financial information is gaining traction rapidly on EU level but also internationally. Already today a large number of international initiatives, frameworks, standards,...
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CFO Platform


All Focus Areas

Securing Europe’s Place in a New World Order

The European Union has benefited its citizens economically and socially, regardless of the current challenges.

CFO Platform

Europe must become a more attractive destination for doing business and making investments.

Competition Policy

Unfair trading practices as well as the increasing dominance of global companies originating in the East and West are threatening Europe’s economy.

Competitiveness & Innovation

European companies and their employees are under increasing pressure from international competition.

Digital Transformation

The digital transformation of industry is a critical factor for Europe’s competitiveness, growth and jobs.

Energy Transition & Climate Change

The EU has taken a global lead in climate action - climate neutrality and global competitiveness must be mutually reinforcing.

Jobs, Skills & Impact

Europe’s greatest asset is its people and their diversity. We focus on bridging the skills gap and building an inclusive company culture.

Trade & Market Access

Free trade is one of the founding principles of the EU, and we need to take a stand to protect and preserve it.


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