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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.
Jan
22
World invests 30 times more to destroy nature than to protect it

World invests 30 times more to destroy nature than to protect it

Investment in nature-based solutions needs to grow by 2.5 times to US$571 billion per year by 2030.
2 min read
Jan
22
US accelerates permitting process for deep sea mining projects

US accelerates permitting process for deep sea mining projects

“Deep seabed mining is key to unlocking a domestic source of critical minerals for the United States."
2 min read
Jan
21
Sustainability regulation in 2026: From frameworks to enforcement

Sustainability regulation in 2026: From frameworks to enforcement

Across regions and regulatory themes, a consistent message emerges: preparation must extend beyond the reporting function.
5 min read
Jan
21
World entering ‘water bankruptcy’ era – adaptation necessary

World entering ‘water bankruptcy’ era – adaptation necessary

"Water bankruptcy is not a series of isolated local crises, but a shared global risk that demands a new type of response."
2 min read
Jan
20
Report warns of supply chain tensions threatening EV boom

Report warns of supply chain tensions threatening EV boom, pushes for battery circularity

"This is our window of opportunity to turn mineral risk into a competitive advantage."
2 min read
Jan
20
7-Eleven Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer steps down

7-Eleven Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer steps down

Marissa Jarratt is “taking a moment to reflect and recharge before [her] next chapter”.
2 min read
Jan
19
Sustainable Markets Initiative unveils plan to create marine protected area in Antarctica

Sustainable Markets Initiative unveils plan to create marine protected area in Antarctica

“The real question is whether industry chooses to engage constructively, and be part of the solution, or remain on the sidelines."
2 min read
Jan
19
‘Historic’: High Seas Treaty enters into force

‘Historic’: High Seas Treaty enters into force

NGOs are now working to make a target of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 legally binding.
2 min read
Jan
16
Microsoft inks large deal with soil carbon credit firm Indigo

Microsoft inks large deal with soil carbon credit firm Indigo

This is one of the first soil carbon deals to feature credits approved under the ICVCM's Core Carbon Principles.
2 min read
Jan
16
Rolls Royce appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer

Rolls Royce appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer

Sustainability at Rolls Royce was previously led by Rachael Everard from 2019 to 2025.
2 min read
Jan
15
Carbon market hit US$1bn in 2025 – with higher prices offsetting lower volumes

Carbon market hit US$1bn in 2025 – with higher prices offsetting lower volumes

"Forward markets show buyers are already pricing future supply very differently."
2 min read
Jan
15
Ørsted names new Head of Global Sustainability

Ørsted names new Head of Global Sustainability

Ida Krabek stepped down in December after 13 years at Ørsted.
2 min read