Industry Insights - Energy Welcome to the Spring 2025 edition of the Energy & Utilities newsletter.This edition covers Protiviti’s Executive Perspectives on Top Risks Survey, AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot for Fabric, strategies for M&A in the current market, insights from our Board Perspectives series, our latest podcast, and more. Top Risks Survey Read Protiviti's Top Risks Report 2025, which highlights executives' perspectives on emerging risks related to AI, cyber threats, talent management, and economic shifts. Get the 2025 Report ENERGY & UTILITIES BLOG The Will and the Way: How Public Utilities Can Overcome Common Transformation Challenges Aging systems, data silos, regulatory pressures and talent gaps complicate enterprise transformation for public utilities. A strategic, future-focused approach to change is the key to overcoming these hurdles. Read More Microsoft Copilot for Fabric: A Double-Edged Accelerator of Operational Efficiency and Risk AI tools like Microsoft Copilot for Fabric are boosting productivity by helping data professionals generate insights and build models with natural language. While promising, these technologies also come with risks that need careful management. Read More Board Perspectives: The Global Risk Landscape Rewards a Commitment to Agility The latest Protiviti and NC State University survey reveals that economy, talent, and cyber threats are top risks, with AI concerns rising. Executives feel their organisations are resilient and prepared for change. The report explores key findings and risk outlooks. Read More When Money Isn’t Cheap, M&A Due Diligence Must Go Deeper Higher interest rates have shifted M&A from a seller’s to a buyer’s market, enabling more thorough due diligence. Protiviti’s Jim DeLoach outlines key questions dealmakers should ask about targets' assets, compliance, ESG performance, and talent pipelines. Read More Flash Report EU Omnibus Proposals May Substantially Scale Down CSRD Reporting ObligationsOn February 26, 2025, the European Commission proposed reducing EU sustainability regulations, cutting reporting burdens by up to 35% for SMEs. If adopted, the changes could ease requirements for many companies, though some may face uncertainty with ongoing compliance efforts.Read More Podcast Unlocking AI Potential: Navigating Boardroom Blind Spots with Constantine Boyadjiev and Todd PleuneIn this episode of Our Blind Spots in the Boardroom, Protiviti Managing Directors Constantine Boyadjiev and Todd Pleune discuss AI's business applications and how leaders can foster a culture of curiosity for AI adoption. Tune in for insights on machine learning and automation opportunities.Listen Now Subscribe to the Energy & Utilities Blog Click Here KNOWLEDGELEADERLearn How to Receive a Complimentary Subscription to KnowledgeLeader Topics Geschäftsleistung
