{"id":46870,"date":"2026-01-21T11:57:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T10:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amec.es\/sustainability-trends-that-will-mark-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T13:00:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T12:00:13","slug":"sustainability-trends-that-will-mark-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amec.es\/en\/sustainability-trends-that-will-mark-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability trends that will mark 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"46870\" class=\"elementor elementor-46870 elementor-46863\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f7a1613 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7f7a1613\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-124bb137\" data-id=\"124bb137\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39ec80c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39ec80c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amec.es\/en\/category\/exclusive-alerts-and-trends\/\" rel=\"tag\">Exclusive alerts and trends<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5df780b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5df780b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b64b6fc elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2b64b6fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1e345988 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1e345988\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26ead81b\" data-id=\"26ead81b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77417732 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77417732\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sustainability trends that will mark 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-660f0e14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"660f0e14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d3e4670 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d3e4670\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t21 de January de 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55fcc6ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55fcc6ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>What are the sustainability strategies that industrial companies will have to adopt to adapt to the challenges of 2026? It is not a question of abandoning sustainability, but of reframing it as a pragmatic competitive advantage. <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cedc25d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5cedc25d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d0281d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d0281d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>S&amp;P&#8217;<\/strong> s &#8220;<strong>Top 10 Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2026&#8243;<\/strong> report paints a 2026 scenario characterized by increased volatility, regulatory fragmentation, pressure on critical resources, and progressive integration between sustainability, financial risk, geopolitics and industrial competitiveness.<\/p><p><strong>Faced with this scenario, what strategies should amec companies consider?<\/strong><\/p><h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">_<\/span><br>1. Reframing Sustainability as Operational Resilience<\/strong><\/h5><p>The narrative is shifting from &#8220;climate ambition&#8221; to &#8220;pragmatism, risk and return&#8221;.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Rephrase your sustainability investments<\/strong> as &#8220;resilience enhancement&#8221;, &#8220;security of supply&#8221;, &#8220;business continuity&#8221; or &#8220;infrastructure protection&#8221;.<\/li><li><strong>Develop concrete plans<\/strong> for adaptation to extreme weather events (only 42% of companies have them).<\/li><li><strong>Assess physical vulnerabilities:<\/strong> where are your plants, where are your key suppliers&#8217; plants, what water, extreme heat or climate risks do they face?  <\/li><li>Communicate <strong>sustainability in terms of cost reduction<\/strong>, operational efficiency and competitiveness, not just accountability.<\/li><\/ul><h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">_<\/span><br>2. Adopting multi-regional strategies adapted to divergent realities.<\/strong><\/h5><p>Multilateralism gives way to fragmentation. Do not attempt a single global sustainability strategy; you need localized versions of the same underlying commitment. <\/p><ul><li><strong>For Europe<\/strong>: Be prepared for CBAM and maintain sustainability reports even if they are simplified (investors will continue to demand them). The competitive advantage is in demonstrating low carbon intensity. <\/li><li><strong>For markets with China as a partner<\/strong>: Recognize China&#8217;s dominant position in clean technology, green hydrogen, and critical minerals. There are opportunities for technology collaboration <\/li><li><strong>For US and related markets<\/strong>: Focus on energy security, reshoring, infrastructure. Minimize explicit climate language. <\/li><li><strong>For emerging markets<\/strong>: Priority on resilience and adaptation &#8211; these economies are the most vulnerable and have the least resources.<\/li><\/ul><h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">_<\/span><br>3. Diversify supply chains with climate resilience criteria.<\/strong><\/h5><p>Supply chain sustainability risks receive less attention just as climate threats increase.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Map climate vulnerabilities<\/strong> of critical suppliers (droughts, floods, extreme heat, water stress).<\/li><li><strong>Developing alternative suppliers<\/strong> in regions with lower climate risk<\/li><li>For export to Europe: be prepared for EUDR (deforestation) and make sure that raw material suppliers are in compliance.<\/li><li><strong>Consider nearshoring\/friendshoring<\/strong> not only for geopolitics, but also for resilience to climate disruptions.<\/li><li><strong>Evaluating dual sourcing<\/strong> for critical components: China vs. regional alternatives<\/li><\/ul><h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">_<\/span><br>4. Stay ahead of the competition for energy and water.<\/strong><\/h5><p>The explosion of data centers will put pressure on grids and water. It will affect availability, pricing and social license to operate. <\/p><ul><li><strong>Auditing the energy intensity<\/strong> of your operations and products. It will be increasingly relevant for customers <\/li><li><strong>Investing in energy efficiency<\/strong> now, before costs rise further<\/li><li>If you operate in areas with data centers, anticipate pressure on electricity prices and consider long-term contracts.<\/li><li><strong>Assess water risks<\/strong>: are you in water-stressed areas? Are your processes water-intensive? Develop reduction and recycling strategies  <\/li><li><strong>Consider the strategic location<\/strong> of new investments based on energy and water criteria.<\/li><\/ul><h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">_<\/span><br>5. Betting on blended finance and new financial instruments<\/strong><\/h5><p>There is a huge gap between adaptation investment needs and available capital, but new instruments are emerging.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Explore<\/strong> <strong>transition finance<\/strong>. 2026 is your chance to take off for industrial sectors that reduce emissions in the short term. <\/li><li><strong>Seek financing from multilateral institutions <\/strong>(World Bank, EIB) that are expanding balance sheets for adaptation.<\/li><li><strong>Consider <em>blended finance<\/em><\/strong> for projects in emerging markets where you operate.<\/li><li>If you have conservation or natural restoration projects, <strong>explore carbon credits<\/strong> as an additional source of funding.<\/li><li><strong>Get ready to demonstrate traceability<\/strong> of emissions in supply chains. Facilitate access to green finance <\/li><\/ul><h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">_<\/span><br>6. Differentiation by technological added value and servitization.<\/strong><\/h5><p>Chinese competition in cleantech and components is unsurpassed in cost; your advantage must lie elsewhere.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Develop<\/strong> <strong>energy efficient machinery<\/strong> as a direct competitive advantage (your customers will face pressure on energy costs).<\/li><li>Integrate <strong>water and energy monitoring<\/strong> capabilities into your equipment &#8211; valuable data for customers under regulatory pressure<\/li><li><strong>Offer<\/strong> process <strong>optimization services<\/strong> that help customers reduce their footprint (servitization).<\/li><li>Focus on <strong>highly specialized niches<\/strong>, customization or sectors where the customer-supplier relationship is critical.<\/li><li><strong>Position yourselves as<\/strong> <strong>partners in the resilience<\/strong> of your customers, not just machine suppliers.<\/li><\/ul><h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">_<\/span><br>7. Prepare for selective but strategic reporting<\/strong><\/h5><p>Even if regulations are simplified, strategic reporting remains a competitive advantage.<\/p><ul><li>Maintain <strong>emission measurement systems<\/strong> (key Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3) even if you are not obliged to &#8211; large customers will demand it.<\/li><li><strong>Adopt voluntary reporting<\/strong> with recognized standards (VSME, GRI&#8230;).<\/li><li>Get ready for <strong>nature and water reporting<\/strong> &#8211; ISSB to publish draft at COP17 (October 2026) and this will go further<\/li><li>Use <strong>reporting as a<\/strong> customer <strong>differentiation tool<\/strong>, not as an administrative burden.<\/li><li><strong>Document improvements in circularity<\/strong>, resource efficiency, resilience &#8211; these are powerful business arguments.<\/li><\/ul><h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">_<\/span><br>8. Tackling talent shortages proactively.<\/strong><\/h5><p>The aging population will put further pressure on the availability of technical talent, and AI will not fully compensate.<\/p><ul><li>Attract young talent with a <strong>differentiated value proposition<\/strong>: tangible impact, international projects, advanced technology.<\/li><li><strong>Invest in upskilling<\/strong> of current workforce in digital technologies and sustainability.<\/li><li><strong>Develop partnerships with VET<\/strong> and technical universities for talent pipelines<\/li><li>Consider <strong>flexible work models<\/strong> that expand the applicant pool.<\/li><li><strong>Retain critical knowledge<\/strong> in the face of mass retirements with mentoring programs<\/li><\/ul><h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">_<\/span><br><\/strong><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4442fee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4442fee\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-34489b9\" data-id=\"34489b9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36f43d56 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"36f43d56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a8a7144 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a8a7144\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Resources<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c25441f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c25441f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"edgeBanner178136610\" class=\"edgeToEdgeBanner-component__heading group-[.edgeToEdgeBanner-component-no-fixed-height]:webkit-box\"><strong>S&amp;P Global&#8217;s Top 10 Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2026<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spglobal.com\/sustainable1\/en\/insights\/2026-sustainability-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.spglobal.com\/sustainable1\/en\/insights\/2026-sustainability-trends<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a92534b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1a92534b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-309b05dd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" 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