Isao Endou works for Mizuho Information and Research Institute, Inc. as a consultant in environment and energy. He has bachelor's degree in economics and master's degree in public policy (specialist). After joining the company, he undertook evaluation researches on international development assistance in various sectors including water and sanitation, health, trade, and food and agriculture; and feasibility studies on city and energy development projects. Meanwhile, he addresses International Standardization: He is e.g. the Secretary of ISO/TC 268/SC 1 "Smart community infrastructures" and ISO/TC 268/SC 1/WG 1 "Infrastructure metrics" and is an expert of IEC/TC 111/WG 4 "Greenhouse gases."