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Energy Study 2025: Energy at the heart of corporate planning and responsibility
Atreus study 2025 of the Solution Groups „Energy and Environment“ und „Major Infrastructure Projects“
Our latest study clearly shows that energy is no longer a marginal issue for companies in Germany — it is now a decisive factor in choosing a location. More than 500 executives from the German economy, almost 39 percent of whom are at C-level, took part in the survey in spring 2025. Their assessment reveals an area of tension in the energy industry – between the pressure to act and a crisis of confidence, between economic reality and political aspirations.
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Energy as a strategic location factor
61% of the executives surveyed stated that their company is strongly or very strongly affected by energy policy issues. Energy is therefore no longer a marginal issue, but a strategic factor in business decisions. Only 15.8% say that the topic plays hardly any role for them. The energy question is increasingly influencing investments, supply chains, and production strategies. At the same time, companies are finding themselves increasingly forced to act independently of political developments—with sometimes far-reaching structural consequences.
Crisis of confidence in energy policy
Despite the relevance of the topic, there is a lack of confidence in political control: only 6% consider the current energy policy to be clear or very clear, while 73.6% consider it to be unclear or completely unclear. The verdict on concrete implementation is also damning: only 2.5% believe that the right priorities have been set. Almost 34.4% disagree completely, and just under half respond with “partly.” Overall, only 33.1% of respondents believe that politicians are capable of setting the right priorities while strengthening Germany’s competitiveness. The results point to a massive loss of confidence – with immediate consequences for investment willingness and long-term planning.
Company objectives: security of supply and price stability
When asked about the overarching goals of a future energy system, companies set clear priorities: security of supply (score 5.36) and energy prices or affordability (5.31) top the ranking. Climate neutrality and technological openness follow at a noticeable distance. The corporate perspective is clear: the transformation must first and foremost be economically viable.
In this context, grid expansion is also seen as a key area for action: 93.3% consider it important or very important, with almost 70% rating it as “very important.” 65.6% even demand that this expansion be implemented within the next twelve months—a clear signal to politicians and grid operators. At the same time, there is reluctance when it comes to phasing out coal: only 30.7% consider it important or very important, while more than a third (36%) rate it as less important. The conclusion is clear: measures with immediate economic benefits are preferred – ideologically charged issues are losing support.
Germany’s position on the sidelines of energy policy
The assessment of Germany as an energy location is devastating: only 12.1% of companies rate it as good or very good, while over 60% rate it as poor or very poor. Political uncertainty has thus long since become an economic brake. At the same time, there is a dangerous mismatch between problem awareness and implementation power: Two-thirds of companies recognize the relevance of energy supply for themselves, but only 45% feel well or very well prepared for the challenges it poses.
Vulnerability to slumps in industrial demand is also high: 31% of respondents say that falling energy demand from industry would have a direct impact on their own business. The high degree of interconnectedness along value chains is a risk factor here.
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