Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025

A2.3 Sustainability leaders: top five Source: World Economic Forum. Score (0 –100)Top five sustainability leaders 2025 (from highest to lowest): Albania, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Sweden, Switzerland. 80 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 202560 40 20Country group Global averageImproved energy efficiency and low energy intensity: Through stringent regulations and targeted incentives, these nations have successfully reduced energy consumption relative to GDP , contributing to decarbonization while maintaining economic momentum. High reliance on clean energy sources: Their energy systems are increasingly powered by renewables such as hydropower, solar and wind – enabled by both natural resource endowments and deliberate policy efforts like reducing fossil fuel subsidies to unlock the full potential of sustainable energy. Enabling policy frameworks: These countries have implemented carbon pricing mechanisms that shift the economic balance in favour of cleaner technologies while also incentivizing emissions reductions across sectors. Attractive investment climate: Most of these countries benefit from political stability, robust infrastructure and clear regulatory pathways creating favourable conditions for long-term investments in clean energy. Transition readiness Source: World Economic Forum.Overall narrative System performance System performance Transition readiness Country group Global average0 20 40 60 80 100Equity Sustainability SecurityRegulations and political commitment Finance and investment Education and human capitalInfrastructure Innovation20 40 60 80 1000Key energy indicators Average share of clean energy (%) 40.4%Average net energy imports (% of energy use) 32.7% 2.0 Average energy intensity (MJ/$2017 PPP GDP) 30.1 Average CO2 intensity (CO2/TES) Note: MJ = megajoule; PPP = purchasing power parity; TES = total energy supply. Source: International Energy Agency (IEA); US Energy Information Administration (EIA); World Bank.Average 2025 score changeAverage ETI score 64.5 0.97% Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025 61