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Utkarsh Akhouri

Utkarsh Akhouri

Vice President, MSCI Research

Utkarsh Akhouri leads MSCI Carbon Markets’ forecasting team, developing economic models to analyze the future demand, supply and pricing of carbon credits. Prior to MSCI, Utkarsh worked for a leading EU minerals and energy think-tank, advising the European Commission on sustainable mining, critical minerals and clean-energy transition policy. He holds a master's degree in climate-change management and finance from Imperial College London.

Research and Insights

Articles by Utkarsh Akhouri

    Frozen Carbon Credit Market May Thaw as 2030 Gets Closer

     7 mins read Blog | Jan 6, 2025 | Guy Turner, Jamie Saunders, Utkarsh Akhouri, Jamie Lambert

    The global carbon credit market remained on ice last year, with flat demand and declining prices. However, there are some signs of a coming thaw. If the ice melts, our projections suggest it could be worth USD 7 to 35 billion by 2030.

    CORSIA: Costs and Implications for the Airline Industry

     Research Report | Nov 22, 2024 | Faris Pleho, Utkarsh Akhouri, Jamie Saunders, Guy Turner

    This major new report examines the financial impact of CORSIA on airlines, assessing carbon credit demand, supply and prices. Our modeling shows that the cost of CORSIA carbon credits could add up to USD 2 (Phase 1) and USD 5 (Phase II) to average ticket prices.