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Melodie Michel

Melodie Michel

Melodie is chief reporter at CSO Futures. After writing about finance and trade for more than a decade, she completed a master's degree in CSR to hone her skills as a sustainability journalist.
Feb
13
From fear to lawsuits: Sustainability community reacts to EPA Endangerment Finding repeal

From fear to lawsuits: Sustainability community reacts to EPA Endangerment Finding repeal

"Private industry will likely have to continue the push forward, as it has historically, for progress."
3 min read
Feb
13
NatWest opens door to more oil and gas funding in policy update

NatWest opens door to more oil and gas funding in policy update

"Stepping back from commitments to restrict financing for the largest fossil fuel firms expanding oil and gas extraction is a serious concern."
2 min read
Feb
13
CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider - February 12 summary notes

CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider - February 12 summary notes

4 min read
Feb
12
Shipping firms invest in decarbonisation despite lack of global framework

Shipping firms invest in decarbonisation despite lack of global framework

The industry is not waiting for global consensus to invest in low-carbon solutions.
2 min read
Feb
12
Net zero business travel accelerating SAF adoption

Net zero business travel accelerating SAF adoption

Purchases are led by companies in the tourism and travel sector and in the tech, telecom and media sector.
2 min read
Feb
11
Odfjell CSO Øistein Jensen on steering sustainability like a navy commander

Odfjell CSO Øistein Jensen on steering sustainability like a navy commander

For Øistein Jensen, sustainability is a matter of responsibility – the kind you carry when you command a submarine.
6 min read
Feb
11
Climate adaptation lawmaking accelerates: more than 900 laws adopted in 35 countries

Climate adaptation lawmaking accelerates: more than 900 laws adopted in 35 countries

Countries recently agreed on a list of indicators to measure adaptation progress under the Global Goal on Adaptation.
2 min read
Feb
10
UK secures record amount of clean energy in renewables auctions

UK secures record amount of clean energy in renewables auctions

New onshore wind and solar has been agreed at less than half cost of building and operating new gas power stations.
2 min read
Feb
10
Public-private partnerships crucial to bridge US$15tn global infrastructure gap: report

Public-private partnerships crucial to bridge US$15tn global infrastructure gap: report

Emerging markets are driving the next wave of PPP growth.
2 min read
Feb
09
Businesses lack incentives to act for nature – but must transform or face extinction

Businesses lack incentives to act for nature – but must transform or face extinction

"Business as usual is not inevitable – with the right policies, what is good for nature is also what is best for profitability.”
2 min read
Feb
09
Menzies Aviation names new Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer

Menzies Aviation names new Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer

John Geddes will retire in November after nearly 30 years at the company.
1 min read
Feb
06
Global power demand is accelerating – but zero-emissions energy could cover 50% by 2030

Global power demand is accelerating – but zero-emissions energy could cover 50% by 2030

"The increase in global power consumption through 2030 is set to be equivalent to adding more than two European Unions."
2 min read