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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.
Jun
02
SAF production to double in 2025 – but ‘policy shortcomings’ are hiking up prices

SAF production to double in 2025 – but ‘policy shortcomings’ are hiking up prices

IATA estimates that Europe’s SAF mandates have made SAF five times more costly than conventional jet fuel.
2 min read
Jun
02
Companies ‘all in’ on sustainability 40% more confident about business outlook

Companies ‘all in’ on sustainability 40% more confident about business outlook

Just 5% of European companies see no distinction between their business and sustainability strategies.
2 min read
May
30
600 FIs now committed to PCAF financial emissions disclosures

600 FIs now committed to PCAF financial emissions disclosures

PCAF is working to expand its standard and cover new asset classes such as transition finance.
1 min read
May
30
Report highlights UK banks’ fossil fuel exclusion loopholes

Report highlights UK banks’ fossil fuel exclusion loopholes

NatWest was the only bank to provide more financing to green companies than to fossil fuels between 2020 and 2024.
2 min read
May
29
Voluntary carbon market up for ‘bumpy ride’ as integrity grows

Voluntary carbon market up for ‘bumpy ride’ as integrity grows

This is the third consecutive year of contraction, with both transaction volumes and prices down.
2 min read
May
29
New SAF platform could drive US$30mn of transactions

New SAF platform expects US$30mn of 'immediate demand'

SAF certificates decouple the environmental benefits of sustainable aviation fuel from physical volumes.
2 min read
May
29
Asset managers’ SFDR disclosures still too generic despite 'credible progress'

Asset managers’ SFDR disclosures still too generic despite 'credible progress'

"Credible, clear disclosures are possible – but they are still far from the norm."
2 min read
May
28
Global temperatures increasingly likely to rise by more 1.5ºC

Global temperatures increasingly likely to rise beyond 1.5ºC

"Unfortunately, this WMO report provides no sign of respite over the coming years."
2 min read
May
28
Companies call for ambitious 2040 climate target as EU 'closes in' on 2030 goals

Companies call for ambitious 2040 climate target as EU 'closes in' on 2030 goals

The EU is on track to cut emissions by around 54% by 2030.
2 min read
May
28
SHEIN seeks 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030

SHEIN seeks 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030

Global Sustainability Head Mustan Lalani: ‘The work starts now.'
2 min read