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.
Apr
03
Consumer goods sector reports sustainability progress despite disruptions

Consumer goods sector reports sustainability progress despite disruptions

“Despite another year of economic and geopolitical shifts, our members continue to show their commitment and resolve."
2 min read
Apr
02
Water stress pushes power sector towards new cooling technologies

Water stress pushes power sector towards new cooling technologies

Electricity generation and AI computing are placing growing pressure on already limited water resources.
2 min read
Apr
02
Ecologi launches nature restoration assessment framework

Ecologi launches nature restoration assessment framework

"The systems to evaluate and scale investment into high-quality nature projects are still evolving."
1 min read
Apr
01
Nexans VP of Sustainability David Grall on systems thinking and energy transition bottlenecks

Nexans VP of Sustainability David Grall on systems thinking and energy transition bottlenecks

“You cannot work on decarbonisation in our industry without working on the circular economy."
6 min read
Mar
31
Companies not doing enough to protect employees from impacts of AI

Companies not doing enough to protect employees from impacts of AI

"There is more to be done to ensure that this technology is adopted responsibly.”
2 min read
Mar
31
Scientists back 10-point plan to drastically cut methane emissions

Scientists back 10-point plan to drastically cut methane emissions

2 min read
Mar
30
The false security of regulatory retreat: Why US companies can't afford to stand down on sustainability

The false security of regulatory retreat: Why US companies can't afford to stand down on sustainability

6 min read
Mar
27
National Grid names new Chief Sustainability Officer

National Grid names new Chief Sustainability Officer

1 min read
Mar
26
Cocoa businesses urge UK government to align rules with EUDR

Cocoa businesses urge UK government to align rules with EUDR

The UK Forest Risk Commodities Regulation adopted in 2021 is still not in force.
2 min read
Mar
25
Xella Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer Cécile Fages on building the case for low-carbon construction

Xella Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer Cécile Fages on building the case for low-carbon construction

“We cannot do this at any cost.”
6 min read
Mar
25
Food staples drive more deforestation than coffee and cocoa: study

Food staples drive more deforestation than coffee and cocoa: study

2 min read
Mar
24
TotalEnergies gives up US offshore wind and doubles down on fossil fuel projects

TotalEnergies gives up US offshore wind and doubles down on fossil fuel projects

2 min read