Konica Bhatt

About Konica Bhatt

Shipping’s shift to green fuels presents a complex and intriguing challenge in the fight against climate change, but it is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This transition requires collaboration among various stakeholders, from policymakers to technology innovators. I am eager to be part of this collaborative effort, bringing together diverse perspectives to achieve a common goal.I specialise in economic policies, finance and technologies related to the shipping sector’s decarbonisation and have over a decade of journalism experience. As a climate finance-related risk analyst, my focus includes TCFD and ISSB reporting and alignment with global standards, climate-related risk and financial modelling, climate accounting, carbon taxation, green finance and debt instruments.I am passionate about sustainability and innovation. Let’s connect if you share a commitment to driving green practices and innovations.

Experience

1. Senior Alternative Fuel Reporter

   Engine

   Jun 2024 — Present

   Creator, reporter - The Week in Alternative Fuels (Linkedin Newsletter)| Future Fuel Talks (interview series focussed on alternative bunker fuels)| Fuel Switch Snapshot- Reporter - Biofuel Bunker Snapshot - Cover shipping’s green marine fuel transition with inputs from specialised reports and industry expert interviews to assess onboard fuel technology, costs, demand and supply outlook for low- and zero-emission marine fuels- Policy coverage of IMO’s MEPC meetings. Pre- and post-policy analysis includes studying and reporting about proposals, draft submissions and conducting expert interviews to evaluate the impact of IMO’s decisions- Conduct in-depth analysis of potential global and regional levies on marine emissions, evaluating their impact on the shipping industry, as well as regional marine regulations like FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS- Analyse shipping-related financial aspects, including tax incentives (e.g, Green Hydrogen Tax rebates), funding grants, investments for shipping decarbonisation and the Poseidon Principles and Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance.

Education

• FinX Institute Limited ( Formerly BSE Institute Limited)

  Postgraduate Diploma, Business Journalism

  2013 — 2014

• Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting and Finance

  2009 — 2012