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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.
Oct
16
SBTN framework now ‘sufficiently mature’ to guide corporate nature targets: WWF

SBTN framework now ‘sufficiently mature’ to guide corporate nature targets: WWF

The SBTN’s methodology for nature target-setting can support companies in complying with CSRD.
2 min read
Oct
15
Jaguar Land Rover restructures sustainability leadership

Jaguar Land Rover restructures sustainability leadership

JLR aims to electrify all its models by the end of 2030.
2 min read
Oct
15
Climate change tops future risks as more people feel its effects

Climate change tops future risks as more people feel its effects

More people feel vulnerable to climate risk in Europe than in the United States.
2 min read
Oct
15
Fashion brands launch textile recycling pilot in Spain

Fashion brands launch textile recycling pilot in Spain

The initiative aims to create an efficient system to collect and sort used clothes ahead of new EPR regulations.
2 min read
Oct
15
Better Cotton opens consultation on updated standards amid growing complaints

Better Cotton opens consultation on updated standards amid growing complaints

An April 2024 investigation linked Better Cotton-licensed farms to deforestation in Brazil.
2 min read
Oct
14
Smiths Group reports 15% year-on-year reduction in GHG emissions

Smiths Group reports 15% year-on-year reduction in GHG emissions

The firm aims to have 25% of its suppliers by spend commit to science-based targets by 2027.
2 min read
Oct
11
UN carbon market rules adopted: How do they improve carbon credit integrity?

UN carbon market rules adopted: How do they improve carbon credit integrity?

Standards approved this week pave the way for a centralised carbon market administered by the UNFCCC.
4 min read
Oct
10
CSO Futures Weekly - Scientists and CEOs agree: climate action doesn’t go far enough

Scientists and CEOs agree: climate action doesn’t go far enough - CSO Futures Weekly

The climate crisis is bringing some consensus between the two spheres – but one fundamental disagreement remains.
3 min read
Oct
10
CEO alliance joins calls to accelerate global climate ambition

CEO alliance joins calls to accelerate global climate ambition

Recommendations include expanding the use of carbon pricing and supporting high-integrity voluntary carbon markets.
2 min read
Oct
10
Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak

Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak

Current policies put us on track for approximately 2.7°C peak warming by 2100.
3 min read