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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.
Jan
15
Ørsted names new Head of Global Sustainability

Ørsted names new Head of Global Sustainability

Ida Krabek stepped down in December after 13 years at Ørsted.
2 min read
Jan
15
Conflict and societal divisions displace climate risks in WEF Global Risk Report 2026

Conflict and societal divisions displace climate risks in Global Risk Report 2026

Societal concerns such as inequality, erosion of human rights and involuntary migration are high in the list of risks.
2 min read
Jan
14
Report highlights financial value unlocked by companies embedding climate and nature

Report highlights financial value unlocked by companies embedding climate and nature

All climate leaders now link executive pay directly to environmental outcomes.
2 min read
Jan
14
The economics of net zero

The economics of net zero

1 min read
Jan
13
World’s ‘most influential’ companies could unlock over US$1tn for net zero transition: study

World’s ‘most influential’ companies could unlock over US$1tn for net zero transition: study

Only 18% of companies are reducing emissions at the pace required for a 1.5ÂșC pathway.
2 min read
Jan
13
Number of companies reporting through CDP dipped last year – but disclosure quality improved

Number of companies reporting through CDP dipped last year – but disclosure quality improved

In 2025, 640 investors with US$127 trillion in assets requested CDP disclosures.
2 min read
Jan
12
Availability of hourly matching tariffs rises ahead of GHG Protocol update

Availability of hourly matching tariffs rises ahead of GHG Protocol update

This has “major implications” for the feasibility of implementing hourly matching for companies.
2 min read
Jan
12
US car manufacturers are hitting the brakes on EVs – and paying a hefty price

US car manufacturers are hitting the brakes on EVs – and paying a hefty price

"The business case has eroded due to lower-than-expected demand, high costs and regulatory changes.”
2 min read
Jan
09
CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider - January 8 summary notes

CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider - January 8 summary notes

3 min read
Jan
09
Standard Chartered issues first green bond for €1bn

Standard Chartered issues first green bond for €1bn

Investor demand was particularly strong, with “orderbooks peaking at over €3.9 billion”.
2 min read
Jan
08
Efficiency measures could cut aviation emissions by half

Efficiency measures could cut aviation emissions by half

Using the efficient aircraft they already have on routes they already fly would help airlines cut as much as 11% of emissions today.
2 min read
Jan
08
US withdraws from IPCC and other major climate organisations

US withdraws from IPCC and other major climate organisations

"A strategic blunder that gives away American advantage for nothing in return."
2 min read