About us

We’re a global energy think tank that aims to accelerate the clean energy transition with data and policy

Anchor point: Vision

Our vision

A clean, electrified energy system for all

Ember envisions a future global energy system that is cheaper, cleaner, more efficient and more secure, bringing affordable energy to all.

Abundant clean electricity

Solar and wind power will be the backbone of the future electricity system, supported by storage and other forms of flexibility, as well as generation from hydro, nuclear, geothermal and others.

Electrified and modernised

Abundant clean electricity will allow other sectors to electrify, modernising transport, heat and industry.

Affordable energy for all

An energy system based on clean power will bring down costs and create the conditions for everyone in the world to have access to affordable clean energy.

More efficient and secure

Electrification is a major driver of efficiency gains, as electric heating, transport and cooking are many times more efficient than the fossil fuel alternatives. And most fossil imports will be replaced by homegrown wind and solar power.

Anchor point: Mission

Our mission

Data into action

We create targeted data and policy insights that accelerate the transition to a clean, electrified energy future.

Data

We gather, curate and analyse data on both the power sector and coal mine methane emissions, publishing this openly and accessibly.

Action

We use our data-driven insights to shift the conversation towards high-impact policies and empower other advocates to do the same.

Anchor point: People

Our people

Global and diverse

We’re a diverse team based across six continents, bringing together energy analysts, data scientists, communicators and team-builders.

Meet our people Careers at Ember

Team meeting of the global energy think tank Ember

Anchor point: Values

Our values

Impact-driven

We’re influential and connected, helping make change happen.

Evidence-led

We’re guided by data, rigorous and independent

Solutions-oriented

We’re pragmatic optimists, embracing complexity

Globally-minded

Our regional specialists help connect the micro to the macro

Innovative

We’re bold innovators, staying ahead of the (S-)curve

Collaborative

We’re approachable, accessible and inclusive

Anchor point: Impact

Our impact

Data-led decisions

Ember’s package of open data, trusted analysis, local expertise and global outlook helps inform policy decisions and shape understanding of the clean energy transition around the world.

“Ember provides an essential service in making global, comprehensive data on electricity systems openly available and free for everyone. This is the data we need to track the energy transition, and what progress is – and isn’t – being made in moving towards our climate targets.”

Dr Hannah Ritchie
‍Deputy Editor, Our World in Data

“Ember’s report on global electricity trends and what it means for Southeast Asia was a great example of how data-led insights can help to inform a public audience and support the energy transition in the region.”

Trang Nguyen
‍Southeast Asia lead, Climateworks Centre

“Ember has established itself as a place for reliable, in depth analysis of energy and climate issues. Their work on creating a zero-carbon power system was rigorous, thorough and insightful. It had an invaluable impact on Labour’s thinking and our plans for a clean power system by 2030.”

Ed Miliband MP
‍Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, UK Government

“By releasing the ‘Asia Data Transparency Report’, Ember has not only provided us with crucial insights but also ignited a much-needed debate in Pakistan. Their data transparency report has provided us an opportunity to initiate a conversation with government departments and relevant entities to consider making their data publicly available and accessible.”

Muhammad Mustafa Amjad
‍Program Manager, Renewables First

Anchor point: History

Our history

Evolving energy, evolving Ember

Ember was founded in March 2020, but our experience transforming the energy system goes back much further.

Our journey

We started out in 2008 as Sandbag, aiming to reform the EU carbon market and advance the European coal phase-out.

In 2020 we re-launched as Ember, marking a new global focus on the electricity transition.

Now our mission has evolved to focus on accelerating the transition to a clean, electrified energy system for all, and limiting the often-overlooked effect of coal mine methane emissions.

Throughout our history, we’ve embraced an evidence-led and solutions-oriented approach, aiming to secure an energy system that brings benefits to all.

Anchor point: Funders