Nine in ten European industrial SMEs say decarbonisation is crucial in addressing the climate emergency

UK and the Netherlands are leading the charge in industrial decarbonisation across Europe

New OpinionWay survey commissioned by Equans reveals the growing commitment of Europe’s smaller industrial businesses to decarbonise, but it also highlights the pressing need for clearer support and simpler solutions.

Top five insights from the Equans/OpinionWay survey

Strong awareness: 94% of European industrial leaders believe decarbonisation is compatible with their business.
Yet limited rollout: only 43% of smaller industrial businesses have put decarbonisation plans into action.
Main barriers: 32% say current solutions are too complex; 27% cite the scale of investment as beyond their means.
Concrete steps taken: 92% of industries implementing measures to replace fossil fuels with less CO2-emitting energies are turning towards renewable energy sources.
Political headwinds: 59% believe recent political rhetoric is slowing their decarbonisation journey.