Assessing the state of business energy resilience in the context of crisis management tasks in wartime

This study's object is the energy resilience of industrial enterprises in Ukraine under martial law. The task considered relates to the insufficient understanding of the consequences of power outages because of the limited availability of reliable empirical data and the lack of tools for comprehensive assessment of business energy resilience. This study is based on the results of monthly surveys of managers from 400–600 enterprises in eight industries, conducted between 2022 and 2024. A statistically significant relationship between energy problems and a number of business performance indicators has been confirmed. In particular, in 74.4% of cases (35 out of 47), a positive correlation was found, indicating the effective adaptation of most businesses. Negative correlations were found in only 25.5% of cases (12 variables), mainly in mechanical engineering, light industry, and the production of building materials, where power outages had a significant impact on business operations. Regression models have shown that in most cases (81%), the issue of power supply interruptions is not a critical predictor of decisions to expand business activities. Industrial enterprises are planning to expand their activities despite energy supply problems. These results are attributed to the implementation of operational anti-crisis measures, corporate strategies, and government support for improving energy security and business continuity during periods of energy instability. The findings could be used by public authorities to assess sectoral vulnerabilities to energy threats, devise support programs, and design tools for energy crisis planning at regional or industry levels