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.
Feb
13
Governments and private sector launch Coalition for Sustainable AI

Governments and private sector launch Coalition for Sustainable AI

Corporate members include Aveva, Ericsson, IBM, Nvidia, Salesforce, SAP and Schneider Electric.
2 min read
Feb
12
Accountability and granularity in climate targets: Watch CSO Futures' briefing with SBTi

Accountability and granularity in climate targets: Watch CSO Futures' briefing with SBTi

What happens if a company misses a science-based target?
1 min read
Feb
12
SEC signals intention to dismantle hard-fought climate disclosure rule

SEC signals intention to dismantle hard-fought climate disclosure rule

The move had been expected since Donald Trump was reelected on an anti-ESG agenda in November.
2 min read
Feb
12
Bolton Food Chief Sustainability Officer Luciano Pirovano on partnering with NGOs for know-how, accountability and credibility

Bolton Food Chief Sustainability Officer Luciano Pirovano on partnering with NGOs for know-how, accountability and credibility

“Partnership is our leadership.”
5 min read
Feb
11
Net Zero Banking Alliance exodus reaches Australia

Net Zero Banking Alliance exodus reaches Australia

Macquarie Group has decided to end its membership.
2 min read
Feb
11
SBTi launches consultation on Corporate Net Zero Standard revision

SBTi launches consultation on Corporate Net Zero Standard revision

Experts from business, civil society and academia are invited to apply to take part in the working groups by February 28, 2025.
2 min read
Feb
11
CDP, GRI and others urge UN countries to uphold double materiality requirements

CDP, GRI and others urge UN countries to uphold double materiality requirements

"Now is the time to strengthen the foundations of a global sustainability reporting system that serves businesses, society and the environment."
2 min read
Feb
10
Salesforce unveils AI energy efficiency benchmarking platform

Salesforce unveils AI energy efficiency benchmarking platform

The AI Energy Score includes a leaderboard rating the energy efficiency of top tasks.
2 min read
Feb
10
Julian Wentzel confirmed as permanent HSBC CSO

Julian Wentzel confirmed as permanent HSBC CSO

Celine Herweijer stepped down at the end of last year.
2 min read
Feb
07
Starbucks joins Walmart, Aldi and others in pact to tackle food waste

Starbucks joins Walmart, Aldi and others in pact to tackle food waste

Starbucks has set a target to reduce food waste in US operations by 50% by 2030.
2 min read
Feb
07
UK only country with 1.5ºC-aligned 2035 climate target

UK only country with 1.5ºC-aligned 2035 climate target

"The UK's NDC is an encouraging sign of leadership, especially following the US’ step back."
2 min read
Feb
06
IKEA Chief Sustainability Officer Karen Pflug on governance, returns and resilience

IKEA Chief Sustainability Officer Karen Pflug on governance, returns and resilience

"There will be a tipping point where sustainability is the only way to thrive as a business."
6 min read