About Ember

We are an independent energy think tank that aims to accelerate the clean energy transition with data and policy.

Data into action

Data

We gather, curate and analyse data on 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.

Our two focus areas

Shifting the world to clean electricity

The electricity sector is the single biggest source of emissions. Clean electrification will unlock further emissions savings from heating, transport and industry. Tripling renewables is the single biggest action required this decade, delivering 30% of emissions cuts needed.

Our work on clean power
A chart showing how methane emissions from coal mines are on par with those from the oil or gas sectors
Cutting coal mine methane emissions

Methane emitted during coal mining multiplies the climate impact of the coal burned to produce electricity and steel, but is often overlooked compared to oil and gas. Coal mine methane emissions need to fall by three-quarters by 2030, by closing mines and destroying emissions.

Our work on coal mine methane

Our people

We bring together a team of experts from around the world who understand the energy system, are passionate about evidence-led policy change and are committed to tackling the climate crisis.

Meet our people

Careers at Ember

Making an impact

We have been at the heart of recent policy shifts in Europe and Asia. Our research and data is used daily by policymakers, and regularly appears in the world’s top tier media.

Our Impact
Shining a spotlight on coal mine methane

Our work to build capacity and understanding around coal mine methane - and its solutions - has been critical in shaping new regulation and policy, including in the EU and Australia.

Making global electricity data free and accessible

Open electricity data is crucial to a successful transition. We provide the world's only open dataset on global electricity generation and publish transparency reports about where to find the best quality data.

Shaping India's coal phasedown

Our research helped enable India's coal "phasedown" commitment, including analysis which was the first to demonstrate that India can peak its coal generation. We continue to work with policymakers and thinktanks to ensure India exceeds its renewables targets.

Changing the debate across Europe on the gas crisis

Ember’s rapid response analysis showed the energy crisis in Europe is caused by fossil gas, not green levies. Media impact, presentations to MEPs, and work with policymakers in Spain, Czechia and Poland led to the message being shared by the European Commission and shaped the RePowerEU policy.

Securing the UK’s commitment to 2035 clean power

Ember led the campaign for clean power in the UK, ensuring the issue was regularly in the media, directly supporting policymakers, and using our expert knowledge to empower other NGOs and think tanks.

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Support our work

Ember is 1 of 8 climate charities selected to receive donations from Climate Giving

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Our history

We were founded in 2008 as Sandbag to reform the EU carbon market. In 2020 we re-branded as Ember, marking our new global reach and our laser focus on accelerating the electricity transition. Now our mission has evolved to shift the world to a clean, electrified energy future.

Our History

Meet the funders

Ember is an independent, not-for-profit think tank.
We gratefully acknowledge the philanthropic organisations that have funded us.