About 28% of companies plan to relocate if winter is severe, 60% seek alternative logistics routes – survey
About 28% of Ukrainian companies cite preparing alternative locations or relocation options as a priority measure to ensure business continuity before the start of the 2026-2027 winter season, while 34% of companies have not set aside reserves for unforeseen expenses due to potential winter disruptions.
A recent joint study by Deloitte Ukraine and the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine reveals that approximately 28% of Ukrainian companies plan to relocate or establish alternative locations to ensure business continuity before the 2026-2027 winter season. Conversely, 34% of companies have not set aside reserves for unexpected expenses due to potential winter disruptions.
The Winter Readiness: Ukraine Business Resilience Index 2026 survey, which gauges business resilience at an average level of 58%, highlights that cyber and operational resilience rank highest, with scores of 70% and 66%, respectively. However, financial resilience lags behind at 43%. Most companies possess the resources to maintain financial resilience for half a year, with 62% capable of operating without external financing and 53% able to pay salaries.
Yet, 34% of companies have not allocated reserves for unforeseen winter expenses, typically reserving 3-5% of total costs. Additionally, roughly 60% of companies have devised or intend to develop alternative logistics routes within the next three months. The survey, conducted among 95 business leaders from the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine's member companies in September 2026, reveals that enhancing employee support focuses on safety measures and offering flexibility to ensure continuity (67% citing each area).
Only 9% of companies deem current support sufficient, with power supply (62%), physical asset security (45%), and logistics (42%) posing the primary risk factors. Overall, 60% of planned initiatives are still underway, while 21% have been completed. Companies are prioritizing backup power (74%), employee support (47%), alternate heating (27%), and logistics routes (27) to ensure business continuity.
Notably, business engagement with local communities remains limited, with 70% of companies unaware of local sustainability plans and just 10% involved in their development.
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