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.
Nov
30
What is the Net-Zero Data Public Utility

Net-Zero Data Public Utility: a game changer for climate transparency

NZDPU aims to be a central repository of companies’ climate metrics and targets, freely accessible to all - and will be unveiled at COP28.
2 min read
Nov
30
Basel III climate disclosures

New Basel III climate disclosures proposed for global banks

Running until February 29, 2024, the consultation will help the Basel Committee determine which elements should be mandatory and which should be subject to national discretion.
3 min read
Nov
29
New GRI climate disclosures

What CSOs should know about the new GRI climate standards

The new standards would require companies to report on the social impacts of their climate efforts, their use of carbon credits and removals, and the investments allocated to mitigation and adaptation.
3 min read
Nov
29
FCA finalises anti-greenwashing rules for sustainable investment

FCA finalises anti-greenwashing rules for sustainable investment

Consultation remains open on the regulator's anti-greenwashing rule guidance until January 2026.
2 min read
Nov
29
The three F’s of COP28 - Part 3: Food

The three F’s of COP28 - Part 3: Food

Companies need supportive policies to achieve their regenerative agriculture pledges: will their prayers be answered at COP28?
4 min read
Nov
28
Autodesk Chief Sustainability Officer Joe Speicher

Autodesk names first Chief Sustainability Officer

Joe Speicher has been in his new position since July, reporting to Chief Financial Officer Debbie Clifford.
1 min read
Nov
28
US$13.5 trillion investment needed to decarbonise heavy industry WEF

US$13.5 trillion investment needed to decarbonise heavy industry

Another US$11 trillion will also have to be spent by companies to retrofit existing assets with clean technologies.
3 min read
Nov
28
Carbon Integrity offsetting claims

Companies can now make VCMI ‘carbon integrity’ claims for use of quality offsets

The new guidance comes at a crucial time, as the updated GRI Climate Disclosures could soon include new mandatory disclosures around the amount and quality of carbon credits used.
3 min read
Nov
27
Genesys CSO Bridgette McAdoo on transparency and building trust between NGOs and companies

Genesys CSO Bridgette McAdoo on transparency and building trust between NGOs and companies

"Restating our number isn't my concern: I'm more concerned about whether we feel confident in our methodology and that it's auditable and assured."
5 min read
Nov
27
Aviation decarbonisation SAF

Global aviation body adopts 5% decarbonisation target to support SAF development

All the sustainable aviation fuel produced in 2022 was bought, at a premium of US$500 million for the industry.
2 min read