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.
Sep
01
Mandarin Oriental appoints new Group Director of Sustainability

Mandarin Oriental appoints new Group Director of Sustainability

Kandé Camara replaces Torsten Van Dullemen in the top sustainability role.
2 min read
Sep
01
Korean biotech firm names first Chief Sustainability Officer

Korean biotech firm names first Chief Sustainability Officer

Cha is tasked with strengthening CHA Biotech's ESG management system.
1 min read
Aug
29
Plant-based menu nearly halves food emissions on Billie Eilish tour

Plant-based menu nearly halves food emissions on Billie Eilish tour

The average plant-based show also had a 13% increase in fan-favourite sales.
1 min read
Aug
29
Halton combines strategy and sustainability mandates under CSO

Halton combines strategy and sustainability mandates under CSO

"It’s incredibly rewarding to witness professionals with a sustainability background evolving into dual roles that encompass both strategy and sustainability."
1 min read
Aug
28
NZBA’s fate to be decided by the end of September

NZBA’s fate to be decided by the end of September

The alliance has paused its activities while remaining members vote on its future.
2 min read
Aug
28
SHEIN partners with Lufthansa Cargo to tackle enormous transportation footprint

SHEIN partners with Lufthansa Cargo to tackle enormous transportation footprint

SHEIN's transportation emissions stand at more than 8.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
2 min read
Aug
27
Frontier coalition backs ocean carbon removal solution in US$31mn deal

Frontier coalition backs ocean carbon removal solution in US$31mn deal

Ocean alkalinity enhancement has a credible path to under US$100 per tonne.
2 min read
Aug
27
Nature-positive transition pathways ‘critical’ for private sector nature investment

Nature-positive transition pathways ‘critical’ for private sector nature investment

“A real plan to save UK nature must bring the private sector with it."
2 min read
Aug
27
New Verra-approved tool uses AI to measure soil carbon in agricultural projects

New Verra-approved tool uses AI to measure soil carbon in agricultural projects

Several firms have committed to implementing this tool, including Bayer, rTek, Anthesis, and Cool Path.
2 min read
Aug
26
Investment in renewables hits record US$386 billion

Investment in renewables hits record US$386 billion

"Investors and developers are rethinking capital allocation and putting their money where project returns are strongest."
2 min read