Energy risk has moved from a remote planning scenario to a present concern for many organisations. Extreme weather and grid constraints, combined with growing demand, are increasing the potential for supply disruption, while price volatility makes energy costs harder to predict. The consequences can reach well beyond the utility bill, as outages interrupt operations and unpredictable prices undermine procurement plans and financial forecasting.​

Although awareness is growing, putting resilience into practice remains complex because strategies must account for different markets and sites, and leaders are reassessing how they secure and pay for energy. In Predictions 2027: Energy, Verdantix experts will explore why the year ahead could push energy risks further up the corporate agenda and how organisations can strengthen supply resilience while managing financial exposure.​