International Society for Energy Transition Studies

Name

International Society for Energy Transition Studies

Legal name

International Society for Energy Transition Studies

Website

https://isets.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Transition Research and Policy

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

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Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

ESG, Sustainability & Impact Research (BPAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability, ESG & Climate Risk Advisory (BPAHAJAH), Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Energy transition research
• Climate policy dialogue
• Sustainability conferences
• Youth empowerment programs
• Policy brief publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees (Ordinary/Associate/Delegate): ISETS introduced fee-paid Ordinary Membership in Q4 2025, replacing the previous complimentary model for founding members, advisors, and volunteers. Associate Membership remains free permanently. A concession rate is available for individuals from Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Delegate Membership, which holds exclusive voting rights for electing ISETS leadership, is reserved for long-term volunteers assessed by an independent committee. Voluntary contributions from individuals or organizations are also welcomed.
2. Event Participation and Sponsorship: Revenue is generated through participant registrations and sponsorship from organizations such as China Construction Bank for events like the Australia-China Energy Transition Forum. Events include annual international conferences, energy transition forums, youth competitions, and high-level summits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ISETS is an independent, non-profit professional society that convenes international conferences, energy transition forums, and youth competitions, while publishing research outputs (Working Papers, Reports, Policy Briefs, and the Energy Transition Vulnerability Index) to advance global dialogue on energy transition and sustainability. The society serves over 1,800 members from 80+ countries and operates through UN and academic institution partnerships.

Product overview

The International Society for Energy Transition Studies (ISETS) is an independent, non-profit professional organization (operated by volunteers) dedicated to knowledge sharing and advancing the global dialogue on energy transition and sustainability. ISETS does not offer a unified software product but rather provides a portfolio of knowledge products and services including: research publications (Working Papers, Reports, Thought Series, Policy Briefs, Book Series), data tools (Energy Transition Vulnerability Index), knowledge resources (Outstanding Cases, Living Forum), periodic communications (Newsletters), and programs (conferences, forums, and the Youth Voice Competition). These offerings serve members from over 80 countries and function as a neutral platform for cross-border energy transition dialogue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual International Conference Annual international conference convening scholars, analysts, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss energy transition topics such as geopolitics and global collaboration for decarbonization.
• ISETS Energy Transition Forums Regular forum series (18+ editions) discussing specialized energy transition themes such as critical minerals, electrification, climate risk, low-carbon transition, and regional cooperation. Held at universities in China, Australia, and elsewhere.
• Australia-China Energy Transition Forum Bilateral forum series focusing on cooperation in electric vehicles, critical minerals, clean energy, carbon markets, and circular economy between Australia and China. Co-hosted with UTS:ACRI and HUST.
• ISETS-ESCAP Youth Voice Competition Global annual competition inviting youth aged 18-30 to present innovative ideas, technologies, and solutions for advancing energy transition. Winners present at UN ESCAP Youth Dialogue in Bangkok.
• ISETS Working Papers Academic working papers and research publications covering energy transition topics, policy analysis, and sustainability studies.
• ISETS Reports Comprehensive reports on energy transition issues, including policy briefs and thematic analyses such as the China Energy Transition Review.
• ISETS Policy Briefs Policy briefs addressing critical energy transition issues including geopolitics (Strait of Hormuz), clean-tech supply chains (Open-League Model), industrial resilience, and chemical feedstock chokepoints.
• ISETS Newsletters Quarterly newsletters (Q1-Q4) produced by the Communication Group, reporting on ISETS news, developments, research findings, and upcoming events.
• Energy Transition Vulnerability Index (ETVI) Index measuring socio-economic vulnerability to low-carbon transition for 281 Chinese cities from 2003 to 2019, built on the Vulnerability Scouting Diagram method and downloadable as data.
• ISETS Energy Finance Network Specialized division focused on energy finance research, collaboration, and networking among industry professionals and financial institutions.
• Outstanding Cases Database Database of exemplary cases for carbon neutrality and energy transition, serving as a curated knowledge resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.
• Membership Program Tiered membership program with free Associate Membership, fee-paid Ordinary Membership, and Delegate Membership (voting-eligible for long-term volunteers); concession rates for Least Developed Countries.
• ISETS Interest Groups Specialized interest groups for targeted discussions, resource sharing, and networking on Women, Hydrogen, and Clean Energy Transition Minerals themes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,800+ members from 80+ countries and regions as of 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025UNECE provides institutional support for the ISETS-ESCAP Youth Voice Competition and Youth Dialogue program, lending credibility and visibility to the youth competition within the broader UN system. The partnership reinforces the program's alignment with the UN Secretary-General's commitment to meaningfully engaging young people in global energy challenges.
• United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025ESCWA supports the ISETS-ESCAP Youth Voice Competition and Youth Dialogue program, contributing to the UN system's emphasis on youth engagement in energy transition across Western Asia and the broader Arab region.
• United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025UNIDO is referenced as a UN agency with which ISETS is expanding cooperation, alongside ESCAP, UNECE, and ESCWA. ISETS's international influence and multilateral participation are continuously deepening through these UN partnerships, laying the foundation for promoting the transformation of global energy governance.
• University of Technology Sydney (UTS) - Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024UTS and its Australia-China Relations Institute (UTS:ACRI) co-host the Australia-China Energy Transition Forum (ACETF) series with ISETS. UTS:ACRI provides local coordination and stakeholder engagement for these bilateral forums. Professor Xunpeng Shi serves as both Research Principal at UTS:ACRI and President of ISETS, creating an integrated institutional relationship. UTS also hosts the ISETS Secretariat.
• Ember (Climate Research Organization)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Ember collaborated with ISETS on the China Energy Transition Review report, which tracks major trends in China's energy system including wind and solar buildout, battery storage, grid operations, and electrification. ISETS prepared a briefing analyzing the implications of China's energy transition for investors, policymakers, multilaterals, and corporate decision-makers.
• Climate Champions Team and Breakthrough Agenda SecretariatsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024ISETS collaborated with the Climate Champions Team and Breakthrough Agenda Secretariat to organize the 13th ISETS Energy Transition Forum (June 2024) on 'Electrifying a Clean and Sustainable Future in Asia and the Pacific.' The Breakthrough Agenda, backed by 57 countries covering over 80% of global GDP, aims to accelerate international cooperation on climate change through seven key sectors including the power sector.
• World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024WBCSD supported the 13th ISETS Energy Transition Forum (June 2024), contributing to the webinar on clean electrification in Asia-Pacific. Dr. Jennie Dodson, Senior Director of Policy Advocacy at WBCSD, engaged participants in the Power Breakthrough initiative, highlighting global efforts to drive sustainable energy transitions.
• Canon Institute for Global Studies (CIGS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Canon Institute for Global Studies (CIGS) co-organizes the ISETS International Conferences, serving as the primary Japanese institutional partner. CIGS co-organized the Third ISETS International Conference (ISETS 2025) at the University of Tokyo alongside ISETS, with CIGS President Toshihiko Fukui delivering opening remarks. CIGS's involvement strengthens ISETS's presence in Japan and the broader East Asian policy community.
• University of Tokyo (Science, Technology, and Innovation Governance / Graduate School of Public Policy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The University of Tokyo, through its Science, Technology, and Innovation Governance (STIG) program and Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP), co-hosted the Third ISETS International Conference (ISETS 2025) at the Hongo Campus. Professor Hideaki Shiroyama represented the university at the opening ceremony. The university provides academic credibility and venue support for the flagship annual conference.
• Tokai University (Research Institute for Environment and Sustainability)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Tokai University's Research Institute for Environment and Sustainability (TRIES) co-hosted the Third ISETS International Conference (ISETS 2025), contributing academic expertise and institutional resources to the conference program. Professor Satoshi Honma of Tokai University delivered closing remarks at the conference.
• Hubei University of Economics (Provincial-Ministerial Joint Innovation Center for Carbon Emission Trading)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Hubei University of Economics, through its Provincial-Ministerial Joint Innovation Center for Carbon Emission Trading, has co-organized multiple ISETS Energy Transition Forums (14th, 16th editions). The university has established the forum as a recurring platform for knowledge exchange on energy transition, carbon markets, and critical minerals. This marks the third time the center has hosted the ISETS forum.
• China University of Mining and Technology (School of Economics and Management, Green Finance Research Center)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024China University of Mining and Technology organized the 10th Forum on Carbon Neutrality and Climate Finance (May 2025) and the 9th International Academic Conference on Energy and Resources Systems Engineering (November 2025) in partnership with ISETS. The university's Green Finance Research Center serves as a co-organizer, focusing on climate risk and low-carbon transition topics.
• Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Institute of State Governance)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Institute of State Governance at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) co-initiated the Sino-Australia Energy Transition Forum series with ISETS. HUST hosted the 2025 forum at its International Academic Exchange Center in Wuhan (October 2025), addressing Sino-Australian cooperation on clean energy, critical minerals, carbon markets, and circular economy.
• Macau University of Science and Technology (School of Business)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The School of Business at Macau University of Science and Technology hosted the ISETS Summit 2025 (November 2025) and the International High-End Forum on Energy Transition 2025 (November 2025) themed 'Climate Change and Innovative Pathways for a Dual-Carbon Economy.' The forum was funded by the Macau Foundation, bringing together experts from prestigious Chinese and international institutions.
• Australian National University - Centre for Climate and Energy Policy (ANU:CCEP)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The ANU Centre for Climate and Energy Policy (ANU:CCEP) initiated and led the 17th ISETS Energy Transition Forum in Sydney (July 2025) as part of the NFACR-funded Australia-China cooperation program. ANU:CCEP Director Professor Frank Jotzo contributed to the bilateral dialogue on China's energy, industrial, and climate policies.
• United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023ESCAP is the primary UN institutional partner for ISETS, co-organizing the annual ISETS-ESCAP Youth Voice Competition and hosting the Youth Dialogue at UN ESCAP headquarters in Bangkok. The competition, now in its 2nd edition under the partnership, invites young people worldwide to share innovative ideas on energy transition. Winners present at the Youth Dialogue during Asia-Pacific Energy Week. ESCAP's Executive Secretary has personally acknowledged ISETS's efforts in fostering youth innovation across more than 40 countries.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA): Intergovernmental agency supporting countries in their transition to sustainable energy. Comparable as an established international platform producing policy briefs, research reports, and convening events on energy transition, but with broader governmental mandate.
• World Resources Institute (WRI): Global research organization working on environment and sustainability, producing publications and convening stakeholders. Comparable as a thought leader producing research outputs and convening events on energy and climate.
• International Energy Agency (IEA): Intergovernmental organization providing authoritative analysis on global energy. Comparable as a thought leader producing policy reports, data tools, and convening energy dialogues, but with vastly larger scale and direct governmental authority.

Direct peers

• Carbon Brief: UK-based website covering the latest developments in climate science, policy, and energy transition. Comparable as an independent platform producing policy-relevant analysis and commentary on the global energy transition.
• World Energy Council: Member-based global energy organization convening leaders across the energy value chain. Comparable as an international, member-led society producing research and hosting events on energy transition and sustainability topics.
• Ember: Independent climate research organization focused on the electricity transition, particularly data and policy analysis on wind, solar, and coal. ISETS has an existing partnership with Ember (co-authored China Energy Transition Review) and its Secretary is a Senior Policy Analyst at Ember.
• International Energy Forum: Intergovernmental organization facilitating global energy dialogue among producers and consumers. Direct peer given overlapping mandate on global energy transition dialogue and the fact that ISETS' Council Chairman (Xiansheng Sun) is its former Secretary General.
• Climate Action Tracker: Independent scientific analysis tracking government climate action and energy transition pledges. Comparable as an independent research producer publishing policy-relevant briefs on decarbonization trajectories.

Others

• Breakthrough Agenda: International initiative backed by 57 countries to accelerate sectoral clean-technology deployment. Comparable as a convening platform producing thematic forums on energy transition where ISETS has previously co-organized events with the Climate Champions Team.

Regional players

• Asia-Pacific Energy Research Centre (APERC): APEC-affiliated energy research institute based in Tokyo producing policy analysis on Asia-Pacific energy issues. Comparable as a regional research convener on Asia-Pacific energy transition with academic and governmental engagement.

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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