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.
Oct
03
CSO Futures Weekly - October 3

CSO Futures Weekly: Companies worry about cost of EU deforestation law delay

What EUDR delay could mean for CSOs, positive results from climate alliances and two new platforms for climate data and SAF.
4 min read
Oct
03
Most NZBA member banks have now set climate targets

Most NZBA member banks have now set climate targets

Most of the banks that have not met their target-setting requirements are in emerging markets.
2 min read
Oct
03
EU proposes deforestation law delay despite corporate opposition

EU proposes deforestation law delay despite corporate opposition

“Companies in our sector have made high-risk investments to be able to be ready by the date of application."
2 min read
Oct
02
Investors renew calls to block JBS IPO based on sustainability concerns

Investors renew calls to block JBS IPO based on sustainability concerns

“JBS has a long history of misleading investors by exaggerating its environmental track record and minimising environmental risks."
2 min read
Oct
02
California will officially require climate disclosures in 2026

California will officially require climate disclosures in 2026

The two-year delay proposed by Governor Newsom in July was shut down by state legislators.
2 min read
Oct
01
IATA to launch platform connecting airlines to SAF suppliers

IATA to launch platform connecting airlines to SAF suppliers

SAF producers will be able to post available or planned SAF volumes for airlines to register interest.
2 min read
Sep
30
CDP to add 10,000 firms’ climate data to Net Zero Data Public Utility

CDP to add 10,000 firms’ climate data to Net Zero Data Public Utility

NZDPU was launched at COP28 with a proof of concept database including data on 400 companies.
2 min read
Sep
30
Global South organisations urge SBTi to expand carbon credit use for Scope 3

Global South organisations urge SBTi to expand carbon credit use for Scope 3

“As we know all too well, we cannot rely on philanthropy alone."
2 min read
Sep
30
Climate transition plan quality criteria and red flags defined

Climate transition plan quality criteria and red flags defined

Red flags include not following the rules of international GHG accounting standards and not reporting carbon credit use.
2 min read
Sep
27
WEF-backed CEO climate alliance ‘demonstrates sustainable growth’ by cutting emissions and increasing revenue

CEO climate alliance ‘demonstrates sustainable growth’ by cutting emissions and increasing revenue

“The results prove that green growth is not just an idea for the future but a real value driver today."
2 min read