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.
Mar
04
I Squared Capital names first Head of Sustainability

I Squared Capital names first Head of Sustainability

"Ben’s expertise and leadership will further enhance our overall efforts to create long-term value for our stakeholders.ā€
1 min read
Mar
04
The EU’s Omnibus Proposal: A Reckless Retreat from Sustainability

The EU’s Omnibus Proposal: A Reckless Retreat from Sustainability

"We needed to use the stick, not just the carrot, to push companies towards more sustainable corporate behaviour."
3 min read
Mar
04

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1 min read
Mar
03
McCain steps up regenerative agriculture efforts

McCain steps up regenerative agriculture efforts

The brand's 'regen fries' campaign aims to educate consumers on sustainable farming.
2 min read
Mar
03
Crown Agents Bank Head of ESG Charlie Bronks: ā€˜You can’t make money from sustainability unless you have it embedded at the core’

Crown Agents Bank Head of ESG Charlie Bronks: ā€˜You can’t make money from sustainability unless you have it embedded at the core’

Bronks has made it her 2025 priority to ā€œfocus on the commercial linkā€.
3 min read
Feb
28
EU Clean Industrial Deal sparks mixed reactions

EU Clean Industrial Deal sparks mixed reactions

ā€œAlthough it is certainly industrial, it is far from clean.ā€
2 min read
Feb
28
Climate experts predict net zero delay, but remain optimistic

Climate experts predict net zero delay, but remain optimistic

The IPR 2025 Transition Forecast suggests a 67% probability of limiting global warming to 2°C or below.
2 min read
Feb
27
Consumers sue Apple over carbon-neutral watch claim

Consumers sue Apple over carbon-neutral watch claim

"The deceptive marketing distorted the marketplace by falsely differentiating Apple’s products on environmental grounds."
2 min read
Feb
27
EU Clean Industrial Deal: €100bn to accelerate green manufacturing

EU Clean Industrial Deal: €100bn to accelerate green manufacturing

Sustainability criteria in public procurement, carbon intensity label and a 24% circularity target.
2 min read
Feb
26
EU confirms dramatic cuts in sustainability reporting requirements

EU confirms dramatic cuts in sustainability reporting requirements

"Full-scale deregulation designed to dismantle corporate accountability."
2 min read