Cold War Two and Sustainability: Geopolitical Risks Are Rewarding Energy Resilience
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine
Energy risks have become more pronounced this year. The conflict with Iran and elevated oil prices continue to expose companies to inflationary and profitability challenges, including higher fuel costs, broad‑based inflation and supply chain risks. At the same time, expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is creating an additional source of energy demand that could place upward pressure on power and natural gas prices.
The takeaway for supply chain professionals is that sustainability is more than a way to reduce emissions. Many sustainability investments have become valuable hedges against higher hydrocarbon prices. It is increasingly a strategy for managing total energy exposure, including the cost, availability, reliability and source of electricity.
