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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.
Apr
17
Apple says has cut its carbon footprint by 60% in the last 10 years

Apple says has cut its carbon footprint by 60% since 2015

The numbers do not include carbon offsets retired by Apple to claim ‘carbon neutrality’.
2 min read
Apr
17
Food investors warned against future climate losses worth US$38tn

Food investors warned against future climate losses worth US$38tn

This is the second time in two weeks that food investors are being warned about upcoming losses related to climate change.
2 min read
Apr
16
‘Environmentally-positive AI is achievable’: Practical tips to mitigate AI’s climate impacts

‘Environmentally-positive AI is achievable’: Practical tips to mitigate AI’s climate impacts

Lessons from CSO Futures' sustainable AI webinar.
6 min read
Apr
16
Growing data centre energy demand could delay fossil fuel phase-out

Growing data centre energy demand could delay fossil fuel phase-out

Nearly two-thirds of added generation to meet data centre demand is expected to come from fossil fuels.
3 min read
Apr
15
From green data centres to smart consumption: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on AI and sustainability

From green data centres to smart consumption: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on AI and sustainability

Measuring the carbon footprint of artificial intelligence is an incredibly complex task.
1 min read
Apr
15
NZBA softens climate target requirements for members

NZBA softens climate target requirements for members

The move comes after many US, Canadian and Australian banks left the initiative.
2 min read
Apr
15
Cassandra Garber joins General Motors as Chief Sustainability Officer

Cassandra Garber joins General Motors as Chief Sustainability Officer

GM's previous CSO Kristen Siemen retired in November.
2 min read
Apr
14
Microsoft inks carbon removal deal from pulp and paper project

Microsoft inks carbon removal deal from pulp and paper project

The deal will see Microsoft purchase 3.685 million tonnes of carbon removal credits over 12 years.
2 min read
Apr
14
Accor brings back former procurement lead to replace Chief Sustainability Officer

Accor brings back former procurement lead to replace Chief Sustainability Officer

Coline Pont will become Accor’s Chief Sustainability Officer in July, succeeding Brune Poirson.
2 min read
Apr
14
Clorox fined US$5.2mn for misleading consumers on origin of recycled plastics

Clorox fined US$5.2mn for misleading consumers on origin of recycled plastics

The case is representative of the increased sophistication in greenwashing attempts – and growing attention to detail from regulators.
2 min read