Chimdi Obienu
Policy Analyst
Carbon Markets + Net Zero Strategy
As a Policy Analyst, Chimdi helps the Carbon Direct team and clients stay on top of the evolving array of voluntary and regulatory carbon management policies, with a particular focus on Europe.
Background & Bio
Before Carbon Direct, Chimdi worked as the Carbon Markets Data and Policy Lead at EcoAct, where he built the knowledge management system covering policies such as CORSIA, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and the EU Green Claims Directive. As part of the Research and Innovation Team, he created tools to quantify the risk associated with regulatory mechanisms, such as CBAM and the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. Chimdi began his career in Washington DC advising clients on policy developments and technology innovation across the energy and transportation sectors.
Education
MS, Energy Policy
University of Sussex
BA, Public Policy Studies and Environmental & Urban Studies
University of Chicago
Awards
Best Student
University of Sussex MS in Energy Policy