Ember’s first year
Turning power sector data into climate action
Phil MacDonald, COO, Ember:
“The team has had an extraordinary year making an impact on climate and energy policy around the planet.
- In China, Muyi’s data has shown how aluminium production is driving coal use.
- In Poland, Małgorzata’s analysis has opened a new conversation with utilities to tackle coal mine methane.
- In Czechia, Chris has led energy system modelling which helped local campaign groups have a real impact on the coal phase-out commission.
- In India, Aditya is shifting regulations on subcritical coal plants.
- In Germany, Sarah challenged the flawed hard coal auction process.
- In the UK, Grace broke the story that for the first time renewables beat coal.
- Our data experts Pete & Euan have been building partnerships, including with Our World in Data and Statista, as well as publishing a data transparency report.
- Tom is investigating coal-to-biomass conversions and Nic is analysing coal shipping data ahead of publications later this year.
- We’re delighted that the team continues to grow, recently welcoming Ali and Ufuk.
I’m excited to see what the team will do in 2021 as we support the fight against coal in new countries.”
Ember was launched in March 2020 with a mission to accelerate the global electricity transition from coal to clean. It brings together a team of power sector experts who turn data into action, with the goal of driving real-world change to limit global heating to 1.5C.
We take a look back at our journey so far and the impact we achieved in our first year.
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