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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.
Jul
15
CSO Futures joins Industry Insights Group

CSO Futures joins Industry Insights Group

Our mission remains exactly the same: to empower, inform, and connect the Chief Sustainability Officer community.
1 min read
Jul
14
Mobile operators share sustained progress on operational emissions – but targets will depend on renewables access

Mobile operators share sustained progress on operational emissions – but targets will depend on renewables access

"Access to renewable energy remains one of the biggest factors determining how quickly operators can decarbonise."
2 min read
Jul
14
Solar made up record 25% of EU electricity generation in June

Solar made up record 25% of EU electricity generation in June

"Solar has gone from a small player to an essential part of Europe’s power system."
2 min read
Jul
13
Carbon credit prices rise despite weaker demand as buyers shift to higher-value offsets

Carbon market value rises despite weaker demand as buyers pay for higher-quality offsets

Investment-grade credits made up 27% of retirement volumes but more than half of market value in Q2.
2 min read
Jul
13
EU urged to update cement standards to promote low-carbon solutions

EU urged to update cement standards to promote low-carbon solutions

“The cement transition is ready to move. Europe now needs to open the door.”
2 min read
Jul
10
CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider: July 9 meeting summary

CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider: July 9 meeting summary

3 min read
Jul
10
Microsoft reports 25% annual carbon footprint increase amid AI race

Microsoft reports 25% annual carbon footprint increase amid AI race

2 min read
Jul
10
From nature risk to nature action: Lessons from CSO Futures’ webinar on restoration and resilience

From risk to action: Lessons from CSO Futures’ webinar on nature restoration and resilience

7 min read
Jul
09
JBS drops net zero commitment and waters down climate ambition

JBS drops net zero commitment and waters down climate ambition

2 min read
Jul
09
3M names company veteran as new Chief Sustainability Officer

3M names company veteran as new Chief Sustainability Officer

3M’s previous CSO, Gayle Schueller, had been in this role since 2018.
2 min read
Jul
08
Medtronic’s first Chief Sustainability Officer departs

Medtronic’s first Chief Sustainability Officer departs

"My tenure as Medtronic's inaugural Chief Sustainability Officer has come to a close."
2 min read
Jul
08
Sustainable from the Start: Seasalt Cornwall

Sustainable from the Start: Seasalt Cornwall

ESG Director Christian Jermyn tells us why the best sustainability strategy is the one you stop noticing.
5 min read