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Energy in Manufacturing survey
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Name
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Organisation
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Email address
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Which of the following do you consider to be your top concern regarding energy and other utility procurement?
Rising energy prices
Supply chain reliability (e.g., risk of interruption)
Contract complexity or lack of transparency
Meeting sustainability/ESG goals
Budget predictability and cost forecasting
Other (please specify)
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On a scale of 1–5, how exposed do you feel your business is to commercial risk due to fluctuations in utility costs?
(1 = Not exposed at all, 5 = Extremely exposed)
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Which procurement strategy does your business currently use for utilities?
Fixed price / fixed term contracts
Flexible / market-tracked contracts
Portfolio or basket buying approach
Unsure / handled by third party
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How would you rate the level of commercial risk associated with your current procurement strategy?
(1 = Very low risk, 5 = Very high risk)
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What is the biggest challenge you face when deciding on a procurement strategy?
Lack of market intelligence
Complexity of contract terms
Internal stakeholder alignment
Forecasting usage accurately
Time and resource constraints
Other (please specify)
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How has recent energy market volatility (e.g., price spikes in 2021–2023) affected your procurement decisions?
Significant changes (e.g., new strategy adopted)
Moderate changes (e.g., minor adjustments)
No change in approach
Unsure
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How important is alignment with your sustainability/net-zero goals when selecting a procurement structure?
(1 = Not important, 5 = Critically important)
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Looking ahead, what do you feel will be your top priority in utility procurement over the next 12-24 months?
Cost reduction
Price stability and predictability
Risk management and hedging
Sustainability and green energy sourcing
Look to implement a different supply model
Contract flexibility
Other (please specify)
