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
27
UK publishes final sustainability reporting standards

UK publishes final sustainability reporting standards

The FCA is now consulting on an initiative to use the new standards for mandatory reporting.
1 min read
Feb
26
Global GHG emissions hit new record in 2025

Global GHG emissions hit new record in 2025

The persistent upward trend highlights the limits of current mitigation efforts and the impact of climate policy reversals in the US.
2 min read
Feb
26
Crédit Agricole names Chief Sustainability and Impact Officer

Crédit Agricole names Chief Sustainability and Impact Officer

1 min read
Feb
25
Adapteo CSO Lina Wiles on the trade-offs of leading sustainability at a circular construction firm

Adapteo CSO Lina Wiles on the trade-offs of leading sustainability at a circular construction firm

"This business model has been around for decades. It’s really smart and it really works."
4 min read
Feb
25
‘Time to look forward’: Omnibus adoption marks end of CSRD and CSDDD uncertainty

‘Time to look forward’: Omnibus adoption marks end of CSRD and CSDDD uncertainty

"While you can be exempted from sustainability regulations, you cannot be exempted from social and environmental risks."
3 min read
Feb
24
On value preservation and how to eat an elephant: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on the economics of net zero

On value preservation and how to eat an elephant: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on the economics of net zero

The webinar is now available on replay for CSO Futures subscribers.
1 min read
Feb
24
After eliminating CSO role, Apple removes ESG from executive pay incentives

After eliminating CSO role, Apple removes ESG from executive pay incentives

Apple is following the example of several other US corporations and moving away from overt sustainability action.
2 min read
Feb
23
Mandating large firms to electrify fleets would create the EV demand carmakers need: report

Mandating large firms to electrify fleets would create the EV demand carmakers need: report

An ambitious law requiring companies to electrify their fleets would create demand for 2 million new EVs.
2 min read
Feb
23
IEA removes climate change from top priorities, yielding to US pressure

IEA removes climate change from top priorities, yielding to US pressure

European countries like France, Spain and the UK urged the IEA to continue its focus on net zero.
2 min read
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