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.
Aug
14
Financial institutions provided nearly US$9tn to ‘deforestation economy’ in 2024

Financial institutions provided nearly US$9tn to ‘deforestation economy’ in 2024

BBVA, Deutsche Bank and Lloyds Banking group are the only FIs to screen all high-risk commodities.
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Aug
14
Strong concerns over latest Global Plastics Treaty draft as negotiation deadline looms

Strong concerns over latest Global Plastics Treaty draft as negotiation deadline looms

The voice of oil-producing nations can be felt throughout the new text, which will likely be rejected.
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Aug
13
Integrity Council approves first three biochar carbon credit methodologies for CCP label

Integrity Council approves first three biochar carbon credit methodologies for CCP label

"The approvals announced today underscore the credibility of this emerging climate solution."
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Aug
13
We Mean Business Coalition urges companies to overcome ‘hesitations’ and show up at COP30

We Mean Business Coalition urges companies to overcome ‘hesitations’ and show up at COP30

"Corporate presence drives momentum, keeps ambition high in negotiations and demonstrates that the private sector is ready to act."
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Aug
12
UK extends electronic waste fee to online marketplaces

UK extends electronic waste fee to online marketplaces

An estimated 100,000 tonnes of electricals are thrown out across the UK every year.
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Aug
12
BHP leads steel consortium to explore carbon capture hubs in Asia

BHP leads steel consortium to explore carbon capture hubs in Asia

Each potential hub will present cost and schedule estimates by the end of 2026.
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Aug
12
Sainsbury’s unites commercial and sustainability mandates in governance shake-up

Sainsbury’s unites commercial and sustainability mandates

Rhian Bartlett has been Sainsbury’s Chief Commercial Officer since 2020.
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Aug
11
NZBA loses another major member as Swiss bank UBS withdraws

NZBA loses another major member as Swiss bank UBS withdraws

UBS recently delayed its operational emissions target and scrapped ESG-linked compensation.
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Aug
11
Climate risk mitigation investment brings eightfold returns on average

Climate risk mitigation investment brings eightfold returns on average

CDP has found a median US$33.1 million worth of opportunities per company that takes environmental action.
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Aug
11
Ingka Group invests in Chinese plastics recycling firm

Ingka Group invests in Chinese plastics recycling firm

The investment comes a few days after IKEA opened an online store on Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com.
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