Key findings
SHOCKED reveals the multidimensional forces impacting the energy sector in this time of disruption; key differences between regions; and valuable insights into strategies to accelerate the transition.
Shocks and threats across regions
Supply threat
Social acceptance
Customer pressure
Supply threat
Social acceptance
Customer pressure
Proportion of energy leaders who say energy supply is the number one concern for their organisation
Global average
75%
APAC
78%
Americas
69%
EMEA
78%
Percentage of energy leaders who say community opposition is one of the largest obstacles to project approvals
Global average
78%
APAC
71%
Americas
72%
EMEA
67%
Proportion of energy leaders who are feeling more pressure than ever from customers to their reduce Scope 2 emissions
Global average
70%
APAC
75%
Americas
70%
EMEA
65%
Transition acceleration strategies
Steps to energy independence
Driving diversification
Growth through digitalisation
Steps to energy independence
Driving diversification
Growth through digitalisation
Percentage of energy leaders supporting key strategies for improving energy security
Large-scale energy storage
75%
Interconnections between countries and regions
72%
Homegrown renewable energy generation
72%
Diversifying supply
64%
Percentage of energy leaders supporting key strategies for improving energy security
Carbon capture and storage
60%
Large-scale energy storage
54%
Bioenergy/biofuels
38%
Green hydrogen
31%
Percentage of high-growth companies accelerating investment in advanced tools and technology
Artificial intelligence
71%
Smart grids
66%
Transition technology
64%
Methodology
SHOCKED utilises two core research methods: global quantitative opinion research and qualitative interviews with industry thought leaders.
Global quantitative opinion research
An independent opinion research study interviewing 450 senior decision-makers in the energy sector from across the globe. The interviews were conducted under the ethical research guidelines set by both the MRS (Market Research Society) and ESOMAR (European Society for Opinion and Market Research).
Qualitative interviews with industry thought leaders
Ten in-depth interviews conducted with GHD’s partners and the wider global energy ecosystem to provide a layer of qualitative insight to the research.