ABB – Energy efficiency has moved beyond intent – execution now defines industrial advantage

• 63 percent of industrial leaders have already invested in energy efficiency and a further 29 percent plan to within 12 months – yet results remain fragmented and uneven
• Energy still consumes one quarter of operating costs, and nearly six in ten say rising costs threaten profitability – but barriers have shifted since 2022, from cost to data, skills and organizational silos
• Digital readiness reaches 67 percent globally, and eight in ten agree total cost of ownership should guide investment in energy efficiency – however, only 37 percent consistently apply this approach

Energy efficiency has become a board‑level margin and risk issue, but many industrial organizations are struggling to turn intent into sustained results, according to a new report from ABB.

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