Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) has appointed Saarthak Khurana as Associate Director, based in Delhi, marking a key addition to CPI India’s leadership team. In his expanded role, Khurana will support CPI’s work across energy transition, climate finance, clean mobility, and industrial decarbonisation, further strengthening the organisation’s contribution to India’s low-carbon and sustainable development agenda.
At Climate Policy Initiative, Saarthak Khurana will be at the forefront of promoting evidence-based research and strategic advisory work. His role will involve supporting policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders in developing effective solutions that are in line with the climate and energy transition objectives of India.
Strengthening CPI India’s Leadership
An experienced energy sector professional, Khurana has grown through multiple leadership roles within CPI. Prior to this appointment, he served as Senior Manager and Manager – Energy Transition (Climate Finance), where he led multidisciplinary teams working on complex policy and financing challenges. In these roles, he collaborated closely with government bodies, regulators, and international financial institutions to support climate-aligned investments and policy frameworks.
His appointment reflects CPI’s continued focus on building strong in-house leadership to address the evolving needs of India’s clean energy and climate finance ecosystem.
Diverse Experience Across Industry and Consulting
Khurana had a lot of useful experience in the industry and as a consultant before joining Climate Policy Initiative. He worked for KPMG India, where he did consulting work in the energy sector, and before that, he worked for TATA Power, where he helped with strategy and corporate planning projects. His experience in consulting, industry, and research has given him a practical and well-rounded view on policy analysis and advisory work.
Key Areas of Focus in His New Role:
- Energy transition and climate finance strategies
- Clean mobility and low-carbon transport solutions
- Industrial decarbonisation pathways
- Evidence-based policy research and advisory support
- Engagement with policymakers and regulators
- Collaboration with international financial institutions
Supporting India’s Climate Goals
Saarthak Khurana will have more responsibilities, and he is expected to play a key role in making CPI India more involved with stakeholders in India and around the world. His work will help India get more clean energy, get more money for climate change, and speed up the move to a low-carbon economy.
The appointment shows that Climate Policy Initiative is dedicated to providing thorough analysis and useful information that helps connect policy, finance, and implementation, all while supporting India’s long-term goals for sustainability and growth.
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