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
14
Businesses adjust climate communications but continue to see net zero as opportunity

Businesses adjust climate communications but continue to see net zero as opportunity

2 min read
Apr
14
A third of companies in EUDR scope still have no deforestation commitment

A third of companies in EUDR scope still have no deforestation commitment

Since 2024, 14 companies (3%) have backtracked on deforestation action -- including Nike.
2 min read
Apr
13
Microsoft reportedly pauses carbon removal purchases: Concerns over the future of CDR market

Microsoft reportedly pauses carbon removal purchases: Concerns over the future of CDR market

Microsoft accounted for 90% of all CDR purchase volumes in 2025.
2 min read
Apr
13
JP Morgan invests in nature-based and engineered carbon removals

JP Morgan invests in nature-based and engineered carbon removals

“We are focused on supporting the development of high-quality, durable carbon removal solutions."
2 min read
Apr
10
Australian miner Fortescue accelerating ‘green grid’ to displace fossil fuels by 2028

Australian miner Fortescue accelerating ‘green grid’ to displace fossil fuels by 2028

"Eliminating fossil fuels is not only achievable, but economically superior."
2 min read
Apr
10
Luxury fashion group Capri Holdings on the hunt for new Chief Sustainability Officer

Luxury fashion group Capri Holdings on the hunt for new Chief Sustainability Officer

Krista McDonough has been leading the firm's sustainability agenda for nearly 10 years.
2 min read
Apr
09
SBTi climate target setting up 40% last year, led by Asia

SBTi climate target setting up 40% last year, led by Asia

"Despite political headwinds, increasing numbers of companies in every region are setting science-based targets."
2 min read
Apr
09
Investors worth US$1.8tn urge freight companies to cut emissions

Investors worth US$1.8tn urge freight companies to cut emissions

“Air pollution is a material environmental risk affecting human health in our portfolios."
2 min read
Apr
08
Oil and gas demand expected to drop as a result of Iran war disruption

Oil and gas demand expected to drop as a result of Iran war disruption

“Geopolitical crises can act as powerful catalysts for long-term system change."
2 min read
Apr
08
Ahold Delhaize starts implementing product carbon footprinting

Ahold Delhaize starts implementing product carbon footprinting

“Every product on our shelves carries a footprint shaped by many decisions — from farming practices to transport and storage."
2 min read
Apr
07
Petrobras Chief Sustainability Officer changes role after less than a year

Petrobras Chief Sustainability Officer changes role after less than a year

Interim sustainability leadership has been given back to William França, Chief Industrial Processes and Products Officer.
1 min read
Apr
07
Shareholders push for climate accountability ahead of AGMs

Shareholders push for climate accountability ahead of AGMs

Big tech investors are growing concerned over the environmental impacts of the AI push.
2 min read