European Round Table For Industry Ert

The European Round Table for Industry (ERT) is a forum that brings together around 60 Chief Executives and Chairs of major multinational companies of European parentage, covering a wide range of industrial and technological sectors. ERT strives for a strong, open and competitive Europe as a driver for inclusive growth and sustainable prosperity. Companies led by the Members are ERT are situated throughout Europe, with combined revenues exceeding €2 trillion, providing around 5 million direct jobs worldwide – of which half are in Europe – and sustaining millions of indirect jobs. They invest more than €60 billion annually in R&D, largely in Europe. ERT advocates policies at both national and European levels, with the goal of improving European competitiveness, growth and employment.