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.
Jul
24
Businesses and NGOs urge UK government to maintain Biodiversity Net Gain scope

Businesses and NGOs urge UK government to maintain Biodiversity Net Gain scope

"Weakening BNG at this pivotal moment would be a step backwards for both growth and nature’s recovery."
2 min read
Jul
24
‘Historic’: UN court rules states have legal obligation to curb climate change – and fossil fuels

‘Historic’: UN court rules states have legal obligation to curb climate change – and fossil fuels

“This is the start of a new era of climate accountability at a global level."
2 min read
Jul
23
Apparel sector emissions up 7.5%, driven by ultra-fast fashion

Apparel sector emissions up 7.5%, driven by ultra-fast fashion

"An unwelcome development, even after several years of flat to slightly declining emissions."
2 min read
Jul
23
OCS ESG Director Jacky So on setting sustainability ambitions in a fast-growing business

OCS ESG Director Jacky So on setting sustainability ambitions in a fast-growing business

“We want to bring that of everyone on that journey."
5 min read
Jul
22
Energy transition has reached tipping point, UN report says

Energy transition has reached tipping point, UN report says

"Countries that cling to fossil fuels are not protecting their economies – they are sabotaging them."
2 min read
Jul
22
Financial institutions to stop funding fossil fuels by 2030 under new SBTi standard

Financial institutions to stop funding fossil fuels by 2030 under new SBTi standard

“A clear signal that financial support for fossil fuel expansion must come to an end."
2 min read
Jul
22
UK sustainable aviation fuel gets £63mn government backing

UK sustainable aviation fuel gets £63mn government backing

“This £63 million is lift-off for Britain’s green aviation revolution."
2 min read
Jul
21
Biodiversity Net Gain market expected to reach £3bn by 2035

Biodiversity Net Gain market expected to reach £3bn by 2035

Farmers are positioned to benefit the most from the scheme.
2 min read
Jul
21
Number of UK green jobs up by more than a third since 2015

Number of UK green jobs up by more than a third since 2015

Waste, energy efficiency and renewables make up more than half of green jobs.
2 min read
Jul
18
Nestlé enters nature restoration partnerships in cocoa supply chain

Nestlé enters nature restoration partnerships in cocoa supply chain

By empowering farmers and incentivising climate-positive practices, we can collectively contribute to a greener future.”
2 min read