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
20
New guidance available for investors to integrate Just Transition into net zero strategies

New guidance available for investors to integrate Just Transition into net zero strategies

"Investor‑led approaches to just transition are emerging, adaptable and increasingly actionable."
2 min read
Feb
19
Microsoft achieves 100% renewable energy – without RECs

Microsoft achieves 100% renewable energy – without RECs

"The future of carbon-free energy is one that we will create – together.”
2 min read
Feb
19
Europe’s financial authorities warn against loosening of sustainability reporting rules

Europe’s financial authorities warn against loosening of sustainability reporting rules

“These [reliefs] will significantly reduce transparency for investors and other market participants."
2 min read
Feb
18
Trust ESG Manager Arjan Steenbergen on incremental gains and certification challenges in the electronics sector

Trust ESG Manager Arjan Steenbergen on incremental gains and certification challenges in the electronics sector

"There is still a lot of room for improvement in our industry."
6 min read
Feb
18
Nordic countries form front against further weakening of ETS2

Nordic countries form front against further weakening of ETS2

ETS2 is set to impose a carbon tax on heating and vehicle emissions from 2028.
2 min read
Feb
17
Battery storage driving unprecedented energy innovation: IEA

Battery storage driving unprecedented energy innovation: IEA

Batteries accounted for a whopping 40% of all energy patenting in 2023.
2 min read
Feb
17
UK energy transition off track despite wind investment and coal phase-out

UK energy transition off track despite wind investment and coal phase-out

"What worked in the last decade won't be enough for the next."
2 min read
Feb
16
Heathrow Airport aims for 5.6% SAF this year – above UK mandate

Heathrow Airport aims for 5.6% SAF this year – above UK mandate

“Sustainable aviation fuel is not a hypothetical concept for the future."
2 min read
Feb
16
AI and air conditioning’s energy demand threaten clean power gains, scientists warn

AI and air conditioning’s energy demand threaten clean power gains, scientists warn

“We need policies that curb unnecessary energy use and shape demand."
1 min read
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