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
09
EY Law’s Global Head of Sustainability Michelle Davies on sustainability as a ‘real, economic risk’

EY Law’s Global Head of Sustainability Michelle Davies on sustainability as a ‘real, economic risk’

"In looking forward, I believe CSOs will become more closely aligned with CFOs."
3 min read
Nov
09
More than 1,000 ESRS data points: a headache for sustainability directors

Sustainability directors concerned about volume of ESRS data points

A draft list of ESRS data points features more than 1,100 disclosures across 12 categories.
2 min read
Nov
08
VCMI Claims Code of Practice aims to improve climate claim integrity

Bain & Co, BCG and Natura among early adopters of climate claims integrity initiative

The VCMI Claims Code of Practice was released last June to lift the quality of climate claim based on carbon offsets.
2 min read
Nov
08
New sustainability index focuses on correlation between company behaviours and impacts

New sustainability index focuses on correlation between company behaviours and impacts – including profitability

The level of influence held by Chief Sustainability Officers is a clear marker of performance.
3 min read
Nov
08
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda is calling for an SEC climate rule reproposal

Internal criticism of SEC climate rule urges ‘reproposal’ that would bring further delays

Commissioner Mark Uyeda warns that finalising a law without following due process could lead to legal challenges.
3 min read
Nov
07
Edmond de Rothschild Chief Sustainability Officer Nathalie Wallace

Edmond de Rothschild names first Chief Sustainability Officer

The appointment comes after EDR joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative earlier this year.
2 min read
Nov
07
Unilever sustainability refocus announced by CEO Hein Schumacher

Unilever CEO drives sustainability refocus amid underperformance: ‘Not all brands need a social or environmental purpose’

The company is responding to analyst and investor concerns about execution.
2 min read
Nov
07
Ahold Delhaize Chief Sustainability Officer Jan Erst de Groot is retiring next May

Ahold Delhaize on the lookout for next Chief Sustainability Officer

The current CSO, Jan Ernst de Groot, will be retiring next May.
2 min read
Nov
06
FAO warns of $2 trillion in damage from "agrifood" systems impact, including emissions

FAO warns of $2 trillion in damage from "agrifood" systems impact, including emissions

UN body is urging the use of "true cost accounting" to capture emissions data and other hidden impacts of food systems on the environment, health, and livelihoods.
2 min read
Nov
06
Interface sustainability leader Lisa Conway

Flooring firm Interface sustainability leader Lisa Conway on setting 'impossible-sounding ambitions'

The company is making strides in using recycled and biobased materials in carpet and resilient flooring.
4 min read