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.
Nov
21
COP30 tensions escalate as latest draft removes all mention to fossil fuels

COP30 tensions escalate as latest draft removes all mentions of fossil fuels roadmap

At least 25 countries have vowed to block any agreement that does not include a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels.
2 min read
Nov
21
ABN Amro names new Chief Sustainability Officer

ABN Amro names new Chief Sustainability Officer

Sandra Phlippen replaces Solange Rouschop, who has been leading the bank’s sustainability strategy since 2023.
1 min read
Nov
20
Deutsche Bank launches transition finance framework and new targets

Deutsche Bank launches transition finance framework and new targets

The bank plans to allocate an extra €460 billion to sustainable initiatives in the next five years.
2 min read
Nov
19
Mary Jacques on how Lenovo uses AI for sustainability outcomes

Global ESG and Regulatory Compliance Director Mary Jacques on how Lenovo uses AI for sustainability outcomes

The company is leveraging AI for sustainability in manufacturing, product design and sales.
6 min read
Nov
19
Global Methane Pledge remains off track despite improvements

Global Methane Pledge remains off track despite improvements

Methane emissions are still expected to increase by 5% between 2020 and 2030.
2 min read
Nov
18
Energy transition investment reached record US$2.4tn in 2024, up 20%

Energy transition investment reached record US$2.4tn in 2024, up 20%

"Funding for renewables is soaring but remains highly concentrated in the most advanced economies."
2 min read
Nov
18
CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

The 10th annual review of countries’ alignment with the Paris Agreement paints an ambivalent picture.
3 min read
Nov
17
Coalition launched to scale up jurisdictional forest carbon credits

Coalition launched to scale up jurisdictional forest carbon credits

"The LEAF Coalition has catalysed a private sector market and now we’re starting to see other buyers take real interest."
2 min read
Nov
17
Report highlights human rights blind spots in critical minerals financing

Report highlights human rights blind spots in critical minerals financing

“Europe’s clean energy transition is being financed at the expense of its sustainability track record."
2 min read
Nov
14
‘Disastrous race to the bottom’: Reactions to EU Parliament adoption of sustainability Omnibus

‘Disastrous race to the bottom’: Reactions to EU Parliament adoption of sustainability Omnibus

“Rather than simplify EU corporate sustainability policies, they will create additional complexity and cost for investors and companies."
2 min read