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.
Jul
16
What the carbon market ‘revival’ means for CSOs

What the carbon market ‘revival’ means for CSOs

Carbon neutrality is on the way out, but high-integrity credits are finally becoming available.
5 min read
Jul
16
PepsiCo and Cargill team up with local NGO for US-focused regenerative corn programme

PepsiCo, Cargill team up with local NGO for regenerative corn in US

"The collaboration offers a model for how we can drive meaningful impact at scale."
2 min read
Jul
16
Is carbon neutrality dead?

Is carbon neutrality dead?

How can companies make effective and ethical use of high-quality carbon removals?
Jul
16
Green economy businesses leave HSBC after bank’s NZBA exit

Green economy businesses leave HSBC after bank’s NZBA exit

“All companies that believe in net zero should ditch HSBC.”
2 min read
Jul
15
UK firms expect to increase sustainability budgets by 40% by 2030

UK firms expect to increase sustainability budgets by 40% by 2030

"Businesses are moving beyond aspiration to tangible action and strategic investment in sustainability."
2 min read
Jul
15
Petrobras names new Chief Sustainability Officer

Petrobras names new Chief Sustainability Officer

Petrobras has shifted the gender composition of its executive leadership team with the new CSO.
2 min read
Jul
14
High-integrity carbon credits are now sold at an average 65% price premium

High-integrity carbon credits are now sold at an average 65% price premium

New data suggests growing alignment between market pricing and credit quality.
2 min read
Jul
14
Why corporate sustainability strategies need diverse leaders

Why corporate sustainability strategies need diverse leaders: The missed opportunity in sustainability (ESG) strategy

Guest article written by By Lamé Verre, Director, Net Zero, The Crown Estate and Co-Founder & Chair Advisory Board, Lean In Equity & Sustainability
5 min read
Jul
11
IRENA warns of regional divides despite 15% growth in global renewables

IRENA warns of regional divides despite 15% growth in global renewables

"Not everyone is benefiting equally from this transition."
2 min read
Jul
11
Climate risk is threatening data centre – and digital business – resilience

Climate risk is threatening data centre – and digital business – resilience

“The onus is on operators, customers and investors alike to assess rising climate threats, alongside social and political risk factors."
2 min read