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
23
CDP calls on governments leverage increasing nature disclosures at COP16

CDP calls on governments to use increasing nature disclosures at COP16

"More companies [are] bringing nature into the boardrooms."
3 min read
Oct
23
Volkswagen will make EVs with low-carbon steel from 2028

Volkswagen will make EVs with low-carbon steel from 2028

The carmaker estimates that 15 to 20% of an electric vehicle’s emissions come from steel production.
2 min read
Oct
22
Most high emitters still fail to set credible short-term climate targets

Most high emitters still fail to set credible short-term climate targets

Companies are letting their short-term targets expire or scrapping them completely.
2 min read
Oct
22
Wizz Air launches SAF trial to prepare for EU mandate

Wizz Air launches SAF trial to prepare for EU mandate

The trial will also involve a passenger survey to understand consumer awareness of SAF.
2 min read
Oct
21
Aviva invests £40mn in nature restoration firm Nattergal

Aviva invests £40mn in nature restoration firm Nattergal

Nattergal aims to 'rewild' 20 to 30 ecologically degraded sites globally within five years.
2 min read
Oct
21
Mining sector seeks to simplify sustainability with consolidated mining standard

Mining sector seeks to streamline sustainability with consolidated mining standard

The standard covers 24 ā€˜performance areas’ – from corporate requirements and business integrity to human rights, child labour, climate action and biodiversity.
2 min read
Oct
18
BlackRock greenwashing complaint tests enforceability of sustainable fund labelling rules

BlackRock greenwashing case tests enforceability of sustainable fund label rules

"We want other investment managers to heed the warning of this complaint."
2 min read
Oct
17
Financial planning for the climate transition - CSO Futures Weekly

Financial planning for the climate transition - CSO Futures Weekly

Two angles on finance for the climate transition, a look at the maturity of corporate nature targets and a pilot for circular textiles...
4 min read
Oct
17
TFMR report: Policy and credibility guidelines needed to accelerate transition finance

TFMR report: Policy and credibility guidelines needed to accelerate transition finance

The UK should establish ā€œa suitable approach to credibility and integrity in transition finance marketsā€.
2 min read
Oct
17
Levi Strauss details plans to integrate climate transition into financial planning

Levi Strauss details plans to integrate climate transition into financial planning

The firm will incorporate sustainability metrics into capital expenditure requests within the next two years.
3 min read