Panorama 2026 of the low-carbon transition and climate adaptation of industrial SMEs and ETIs in Europe and North America

The 2026 Barometer of Decarbonation and Adaptation among Industrial SMEs and ETIs, conducted by OpinionWay for Equans, confirms a profound transformation of the industrial fabric in Europe and North America. Companies are moving ahead with their low-carbon strategies, while adaptation is becoming an imperative in the face of climatic hazards now experienced by almost one in two manufacturers.

These conclusions highlight a widely shared conviction: decarbonization is no longer just an environmental necessity, but a genuine lever for performance, energy sovereignty and competitiveness for industry.