Energy Transition & Climate Change

As we continue to experience extreme weather conditions and rising sea levels globally, governments and society are coming to terms with the reality of climate change and the potential political, security and economic implications. The Energy Transition and Climate Change Working Group addresses the triggers for a successful transition towards a low carbon economy, and thus contributes to achieving the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.

The Energy Transition & Climate Change Working Group:

Chair

Dimitri Papalexopoulos

Chairman / TITAN Cement

Convenor

Antonis Kyrkos

TITAN Cement

Contact

Philippe Adriaenssens

ERT
Philippe.Adriaenssens@ert.eu

Dimitri Papalexopoulos talks about the business community’s Call to Action, ahead of COP26

On the eve of the COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow, ERT Vice-Chair and Chair of the Committee on Energy Transition & Climate Change, Dimitri Papalexopoulos talks about the Call to Action from the Global Business Community.

Euronews Debates x ERT conference: Industrial Evolution - can the EU Green Deal empower business & consumer change?

Watch the special Euronews Debate on the EU Green Deal, featuring European Commission EVP Frans Timmermans and ERT Members Dimitri Papalexopoulos, Jim Schnabe, Helge Lund, Ilham Kadri, Ola Kaellenius and Ignacio Galan.

Featured Documents

26 February 2025

ERT’s vision for the Clean Industrial Deal

In this extensive position paper, the European Round Table for Industry articulates its views on the various facets of policymaking that need to go into the Clean Industrial Deal. This...

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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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9 April 2024

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

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...

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18 March 2024

An ice-bath for EU leaders. Competitiveness is crumbling: Europe’s business case needs a rebuild

BRUSSELS, 18 March 2024: As the clock ticks down to the European elections in June and Professor Mario Draghi’s upcoming report on Europe’s Competitiveness, the European Round Table for Industry...

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22 March 2023

Expert Paper – Electricity Market Design

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...

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5 December 2022

Expert Paper – Boosting the EU Hydrogen Economy

In the last two years, the momentum for the deployment of hydrogen (H2) worldwide has accelerated in an unprecedented manner. Globally, close to 700 projects have been announced, and $250...

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5 December 2022

Expert Paper – Single Market for Energy

European markets for gas and electricity were successfully established in the last 20 years and have generated clear benefits for European consumers and industries. However, these markets have come under...

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5 December 2022

Expert Paper – Accelerating Decarbonisation

Fostering an accelerated energy transition towards a competitive, secure and decarbonised energy model plays a key role to tackle the additional challenges arising from the surging energy prices. The current...

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7 October 2022

ERT issues Industrial Competitiveness Alert

Soaring energy prices are currently precipitating an alarming decline in the competitiveness of Europe’s industrial energy consumers. In this short summary paper, ERT highlights the significant implications of the current...

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12 October 2022

ERT Expert Paper – Action Plan for a Digitally Enabled Green Transition

Europe’s political leaders have set important ambitions for the transition that the EU economy and society must undergo during the coming decades. The EU and the Member States have agreed...

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12 May 2022

ERT Statement on EU Energy Policy

The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) today issues a statement sharing its views on the vital subject of accelerating energy transition, in the context of the upcoming REPower EU...

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30 November 2021

ERT Position Paper – Enablers for investing in hydrogen in Europe

This Position Paper highlights facts & figures on hydrogen in Europe and defines enablers for the uptake of a hydrogen economy. ERT member companies are also sharing their case studies...

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28 October 2021

COP26 – A Call to Action from the Global Business Community

Global businesses support climate action that enhances competitiveness In the run-up to COP26, we, representing the CEOs and Chairs of leading global companies, have come together to express the business...

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24 June 2021

Industrial transformation and competitiveness are key for a successful ‘Fit for 55%’ package

BRUSSELS, 24 JUNE 2021: The Members of ERT – 60 CEOs and Chairs of multinational companies of European origin in the industrial, technology and digital sectors – fully support the...

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25 February 2021

ERT Statement on Sectoral Approaches

ERT’s 57 Chief Executives and Chairs of leading multinational companies of European parentage, covering a wide range of industrial and technological sectors, fully support the EU Climate Law’s target to...

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10 December 2020

Europe’s industrial leaders voice their support for EU climate goals and share ideas to empower transition

Support of European industrialists comes during a critical week for the EU as a 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target is on agenda of EU Summit ERT’s endorsement of the...

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10 June 2020

European industrial leaders support the Next Generation EU recovery plan

As many European countries move to gradually reopen their economies, European corporate leaders today announced their support for European Commission (EC) President von der Leyen’s Next Generation EU recovery plan¹...

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4 December 2019

European industry embraces climate neutrality and is ready to act on an ambitious but balanced Green Deal

COP25 is currently taking place in Madrid. The US has started the process of formally withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, against a backdrop of mounting evidence of the impact of...

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Energy Transition & Climate Change

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Document Category

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.

Focus AreasEnergy Transition & Climate Change

The Energy Transition & Climate Change Working Group:

Chair

Dimitri Papalexopoulos

Convenor

Antonis Kyrkos

Contact

Philippe Adriaenssens

Dimitri Papalexopoulos talks about the business community’s Call to Action, ahead of COP26

Euronews Debates x ERT conference: Industrial Evolution - can the EU Green Deal empower business & consumer change?

Featured Documents

Energy Transition & Climate Change

All Focus Areas

Securing Europe’s Place in a New World Order

CFO Platform

Competition Policy

Competitiveness & Innovation

Digital Transformation

Energy Transition & Climate Change

Jobs, Skills & Impact

Trade & Market Access