We Mean Business Coalition: New polling shows overwhelming global business support for clean electrification amid fossil fuel volatility
The poll found 90% expect electrification to lift growth and 72% say government policies are lagging, according to organizers.
- A landmark survey of business leaders across 18 countries shows overwhelming support for a rapid transition to renewables-based electricity, with executives from Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom, and United States participating.
- As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz persist, 91% of business leaders say electrification improves energy security, while 79% report instability has accelerated their transition urgency.
- Data indicates 90% of business leaders believe renewables-based systems boost economic growth, and 88% report that electrifying their operations makes their business more competitive.
- However, 72% of surveyed executives warn government policies are lagging behind, and 62% say they would consider moving operations if their government fails to provide sufficient electrification support.
- With 90% of leaders expecting fully electrified operations by 2035, the findings align with International Energy Agency reports on energy shocks and calls from Australian COP31 hosts to prioritize electricity over fossil fuels.
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E-car instead of burner, heat pump instead of gas heating - in many cases power-based solutions can replace the fossil alternative. Also in the economy. Not only the environment benefits: Four out of five German companies expect more competitiveness. However, they are still being slowed down.
We Mean Business Coalition Poll Finds Strong Support
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We Mean Business Coalition: New polling shows overwhelming global business support for clean electrification amid fossil fuel volatility
LONDON, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A landmark global survey of business executives across 18 countries shows overwhelming support for a rapid transition to electrified economies run predominantly on renewables-based electricity.
Electrification and competitiveness: Businesses accelerating away from fossil fuel dependence
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Electrification key to cutting fossil fuel exposure, strengthening business competitiveness -report « Carbon Pulse
Businesses across 18 markets increasingly view clean electrification as a way to reduce exposure to fossil fuel volatility, lower long-term costs, and strengthen competitiveness, according to a polling report released Monday.
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