• CERAWEEK
  • March 10 - 14, 2025

Michael Cohen

bp

Chief US Economist & Head of Oil & Refining

Michael Cohen is Chief US Economist and Head of Oil and Refining in bp’s Strategy, Sustainability & Ventures group. In this role, he is responsible for short, medium, and long term oil market and industry analysis that informs bp’s Leadership Team and the bp Energy Outlook. Prior to joining bp in May 2019, Mr. Cohen was Barclays’ Global Head of Commodities Research.  He also worked for a decade in the public sector as an Economist with the US Department of Energy, and as a senior member of the Oil Markets Division at the IEA. He is a council member of the US Association of Energy Economists’ Business committee, a non-resident fellow at the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines, and a board member of Our Energy Policy.  He frequently lectures on energy, oil markets, and geopolitics at several universities. Mr. Cohen graduated Phi Beta Kappa with dual undergraduate degrees in Business and Political Science from The Ohio State University and a Masters in International Economics from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.  He is fluent in Russian and French. 

Sessions With Michael Cohen

Wednesday, 20 March

  • 04:30pm - 05:00pm (CST) / 20/mar/2024 09:30 pm - 20/mar/2024 10:00 pm

    Demanding Change: The integral role of behavior in effective climate policy

    Climate & Sustainability

    Most policy action is focused on the supply side of the energy mix to address climate change. How important is consumer behavior and the demand side of the energy equation in shaping effective climate solutions? How can individual and collective actions influence the success of climate initiatives? From consumer choices to corporate practices, delve into behavioral insights that drive sustainable change. Learn how policy frameworks can incentivize eco-friendly behaviors and foster a culture of environmental stewardship. We will also discuss the growth in data analytics and AI in driving consumer behavior across various industries. Engage with experts to understand the challenges and opportunities in promoting climate-conscious actions.