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.
Jun
18
Interface shakes up sustainability governance

Interface shakes up sustainability governance

The firm's Chief Innovation and Sustainability Officer role has been eliminated and its Head of Global Sustainability Strategy promoted.
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Jun
17
The Crown Estate announces £400mn investment in offshore wind supply chain

The Crown Estate announces £400mn investment in offshore wind supply chain

Insufficient supply chain capacity is a key constraint limiting the development of further offshore wind in the UK.
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Jun
17
Pentair restructures governance and eliminates CSO position

Pentair restructures governance and eliminates CSO position

The sustainability team now reports to Chief Technology Officer Philip Rolchigo.
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Jun
17
SBTi invites companies to pilot draft Net Zero Standard V2

SBTi invites companies to pilot draft Net Zero Standard V2

A pilot survey is running until August 15.
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Jun
16
TNFD starts pilot testing Nature Data Public Facility

TNFD starts pilot testing Nature Data Public Facility

By COP30, TNFD will make a set of recommendations on how the proposed NDPF should be designed.
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Jun
16
What France’s bill on ultra-fast fashion means for the sector

What France’s bill on ultra-fast fashion means for the sector

The bill includes an advertising ban and environmental fines.
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Jun
16
UN Ocean Conference ends with ‘momentum and missed chances’

UN Ocean Conference ends with ‘momentum and missed chances’

“After 20 years, the High Seas Treaty is finally within reach."
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Jun
13
Ingka Group-backed recycling plant to boost Belgium’s circularity goals

Ingka Group-backed recycling plant to boost Belgium’s circularity goals

IKEA’s largest retailer announced a new €1 billion investment in recycling infrastructure this January.
2 min read
Jun
13
EU Omnibus: Parliament lead negotiator’s draft seeks greater deregulation than original

CSDDD: Parliament lead negotiator’s draft seeks greater deregulation than original

EPP is proposing to delete climate transition plan requirements and reduce the number firms within CSDDD's scope.
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Jun
12
EPR, circular design and supplier engagement: Watch CSO Futures' sustainable procurement webinar

EPR, circular design and supplier engagement: Watch CSO Futures' sustainable procurement webinar

Replay now available for CSO Futures subscribers.
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