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January 14, 2026International Journal of Energy Sector Management0 citations

Resilience antecedents of energy companies: comparing the public and private sectors in Switzerland

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AKArmand Brice KouadioLBLukas Baschung

Key Points

  • The study aims to identify the key resilience antecedents for Swiss energy companies during geopolitical tensions and environmental crises.
  • Conducted expert interviews
  • Analyzed 98 annual reports using content analysis
  • Three key clusters of resilience factors identified: resources, strategy, and capacity building.
  • Human resources and procurement strategies were critical to resilience.
  • Large firms focus on long-term capacity, while smaller companies prioritize immediate resource needs.

Abstract

Purpose This study aims to investigate key resilience antecedents of Swiss energy companies amid geopolitical tensions and environmental crises. Design/methodology/approach The authors combined interviews with experts and content analysis of 98 annual reports. Findings The analysis identified three key clusters of resilience factors: resources, strategy and capacity building. Among these, human resources, procurement strategies and collaboration with external stakeholders were the most critical. The findings indicate that large firms tend to emphasize long-term capacity building, whereas smaller companies prioritize immediate resource needs. Additionally, the legal status of the organization has a limited impact on resilience. Originality/value The authors contribute to the literature on organizational resilience by highlighting the importance of bundling resilience factors into a dynamic capability framework.

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Kouadio et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696719c1c0d1e3cfbfce92f5https://doi.org/10.1108/ijesm-01-2025-0053
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