IST is a non-profit organization with a mission to empower transformational solutions to tackle the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges via innovative technology, education, research and global initiatives.

To nurture the next generation of ESG talent, IST creates a series of globally recognized training programs for business executives. Catering to the diverse context of Asian markets, IST seeks to establish robust impact measurement and management methodology as well as ESG ratings and benchmark standards for different sectors across Asia Pacific. To promote thought leadership and best practices, IST sponsors interdisciplinary research studies to provide compelling data to advance the agenda for sustainable development.