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
27
UAE banks are stepping up sustainability efforts ahead of COP28

UAE banks step up sustainability efforts ahead of COP28 in Dubai

Growing sustainable financing goals signal that banks in the region are keen to support the world's net zero transition.
2 min read
Nov
24
Finance will be a key topic at COP28

The three F’s of COP28 - Part 2: Finance

COP28 policy incentives to mobilise private climate funding would be welcome as companies still struggle to balance short-term priorities with long-term sustainability goals.
4 min read
Nov
24
Mining 2030 Commission aims to create socially and environmentally responsible mining

Investors managing US$11tn commit to lifting social and environmental standards in mining

Members of the Mining 2030 Commission include representatives of communities affected by mining accidents.
2 min read
Nov
23
CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly

Heads of sustainability share their thoughts on value creation and Scope 3 decarbonisation, our predictions for COP28 and more in this week's newsletter.
3 min read
Nov
23
D&G sustainability lead Will Ashton-Smith on ESG compliance: “It needs to become more of a shared responsibility”

D&G sustainability lead Will Ashton-Smith on ESG compliance: “It needs to become more of a shared responsibility”

Domestic & General is fine-tuning its 'repair first' strategy and preparing to submit climate goals to the Science-Based Targets initiative.
5 min read
Nov
23
Telcos raise €1.3 billion in green bonds

Telcos raise more than €1.3 billion in green bonds for energy efficiency

Ericsson and Telefónica issuances suggest that appetite is strong for bonds linked to sustainability performance.
2 min read
Nov
22
COP28 Fossil fuels

The three F’s of COP28 - Part 1: Fossil fuels

For companies and CSOs, a COP28 agreement to phase out fossil fuels would lead to Scope 2 emissions reduction and strengthen the business case for investment in alternatives.
4 min read
Nov
22
Carbon Accounting Alliance

Carbon accounting firms launch alliance to increase standardisation and address data gaps

The alliance will aim to “accelerate the effectiveness of the carbon accounting industry” through formal qualifications and government engagement.
2 min read
Nov
21
Sustainability skills are in high demand

Demand for sustainability skills is fast outpacing supply

Worryingly, women are even more underrepresented in senior positions in the green economy than elsewhere.
3 min read
Nov
21
dsm-firmenich VP of sustainability David Nickell on climate transparency in animal protein production

dsm-firmenich VP of sustainability David Nickell on climate transparency in animal protein production

"We're really joining up that whole journey, that whole data construction to unlock value in many, many ways."
5 min read