Recent findings from the Weil European Distress Index highlight a concerning reality for industrial businesses. While manufacturers and energy-intensive sectors have shown resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty and global economic disruption, concerns are high. Rising energy costs, limited access to finance, geopolitical tensions and ongoing investment pressures continue to impact energy-intensive industries.
For many manufacturers, engineering firms, metals processors and large-scale industrial operators, energy remains one of the highest operational costs. When margins are under pressure, every aspect of energy procurement and consumption comes into question. This is where a strategic approach can change everything.
At Procure Smart, we work with some of the UK’s largest energy consumers, managing more than 890GWh of energy procurement across industries including automotive manufacturing, engineering, food and drink production, metals processing and global retail. Rather than simply sourcing contracts, we help businesses develop full, future-fit energy strategies designed around three key priorities: cost, consumption and carbon reduction.
The bigger price volatility picture
Managing energy price volatility is an almost impossible task facing industrial businesses. With financing conditions remaining difficult and operational budgets under pressure, having the right procurement strategy has never been more important.
Procure Smart supports large energy users by identifying the most suitable contract structures, whether that’s a fixed-rate, flexible or pass-through arrangement. Our friendly experts help businesses assess their risk, market exposure and long-term objectives to build a strategy that delivers stability and value.
We also help businesses maximise available government support schemes, including the Energy Intensive Industries (EII) Scheme, Network Charging Compensation (NCC) and the UK ETS Compensation Scheme, helping eligible organisations reduce the impact of policy and network-related energy costs.
Reducing consumption and improving efficiency
While securing competitive rates is important, reducing overall consumption often delivers the greatest long-term savings.
We help industrial organisations identify opportunities to use less energy through monitoring and targeting solutions, renewable technology installations and energy efficiency improvements. By combining consumption data with sector expertise, businesses can uncover inefficiencies and create a more resilient operating model.
Our latest innovation, SmartVu, gives customers a comprehensive yet straightforward view of their energy usage, enabling them to spot trends, improve efficiency, and achieve further cost savings.
Preparing for a low-carbon future
Industrial businesses face growing pressure from customers, investors and regulators to reduce environmental impact.
Procure Smart offers support with renewable energy procurement, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), solar installations, battery storage, heat pumps and other renewable technologies. These solutions help businesses progress towards net-zero goals while strengthening energy security and controlling future costs.
Resilience requires action
As the data shows, resilience should not be mistaken for recovery. Industrial businesses that take a proactive approach to energy will be best positioned to navigate ongoing economic uncertainty.
By combining market expertise, supplier relationships, access to support schemes and innovative energy solutions, Procure Smart helps large businesses turn energy from a source of risk into a strategic advantage. It’s time to Get Smart.
See how our friendly experts can support your business by calling 0330 822 1681 or filling in the form below.
