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Corporate giants urge electrification push to shield Europe from fossil fuel shocks

Published 06:01 on June 22, 2026 / Last updated at 12:06 on June 18, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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More than 100 companies, including multinationals such as Ikea, Unilever, Siemens, and EDF, issued a statement on Monday urging governments to put electrification at the heart of economic and industrial policy, warning that continued reliance on fossil fuels is driving volatility and higher costs.
More than 100 companies, including multinationals such as Ikea, Unilever, Siemens, and EDF, issued a statement on Monday urging governments to put electrification at the heart of economic and industrial policy, warning that continued reliance on fossil fuels is driving volatility and higher costs.


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