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.
Oct
22
Sustainable from the start: Houston & Hawkes

Sustainable from the start: Houston & Hawkes

"Overnight it became a very, very strong USP."
5 min read
Oct
22
‘All systems flashing red’ as no sector is on track to meet climate goals

‘All systems flashing red’ as no sector is on track to meet climate goals

“A decade of delay has dangerously narrowed the path to 1.5°C."
3 min read
Oct
21
Net zero momentum remains strong among UK businesses

Net zero momentum remains strong among UK businesses

51% of companies have received requests for carbon data from customers or as part of tenders.
2 min read
Oct
20
GHG Protocol opens consultation on Scope 2 accounting update

GHG Protocol opens consultation on Scope 2 accounting update

Some of the changes proposed could dramatically change the way companies calculate and report their purchased energy emissions.
2 min read
Oct
20
Report: Major meat and dairy companies emit more GHG than fossil fuel producers

Report: Major meat and dairy companies emit more GHG than fossil fuel producers

“Farms that restore nature and communities, not corporate-controlled factories, should be at the centre of our food system."
2 min read
Oct
20
Countries cave to Trump pressure and table net zero shipping framework

Countries cave to Trump pressure and table net zero shipping framework

"It was a process bent to the will of the US through threats and intimidation.”
3 min read
Oct
17
Historic motion paves way for fossil fuel phase-out; AI enables oil production ramp-up

Historic motion paves way for fossil fuel phase-out; AI enables oil production ramp-up

IUCN members have just adopted the strongest language on fossil fuels and the climate crisis.
2 min read
Oct
17
The Crown Estate announces sector-specific decarbonisation plans

The Crown Estate announces sector-specific decarbonisation plans

The Crown Estate's 2024-25 carbon footprint stands at just over 1.5 million tonnes of CO2e, slightly up from the previous period.
2 min read
Oct
16
Nearly all companies in the S&P 500 now report on sustainability

Nearly all companies in the S&P 500 now report on sustainability

"Despite the anti-ESG pushback in some quarters, corporate America continues to push forward with more detailed reporting."
2 min read
Oct
16
Companies form coalition to accelerate AI energy efficiency

Companies form coalition to accelerate AI energy efficiency

Members saved US$164 million in energy costs last year.
2 min read