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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.
Mar
14
Lawmakers launch bill to ‘protect’ US firms from EU due diligence requirements

Lawmakers launch bill to ‘protect’ US firms from EU due diligence requirements

The proposal gives the US President free range to take any action deemed necessary to protect US entities from foreign penalties.
2 min read
Mar
13
Divided European Parliament set to vote on EU Omnibus on April 1

Divided European Parliament set to vote on EU Omnibus on April 1

“Regulatory schizophrenia that's going to end up increasing compliance costs”.
2 min read
Mar
13
Food retailers urged to disclose and address methane emissions

Supermarkets urged to disclose and address methane emissions

“Food retailers are ignoring the methane problem hidden in the meat and dairy aisles and risk losing consumer trust."
2 min read
Mar
13
Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

Solar and wind energy costs could rise by as much as 30% and 7% respectively.
5 min read
Mar
12
Big Tech firms sign pledge to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050

Big Tech firms sign pledge to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050

This is the first time major businesses beyond the nuclear sector have publicly committed to backing the expansion of nuclear power.
2 min read
Mar
12
EVs main driver of Volvo’s record sales and profits in 2024

EVs main driver of Volvo’s record 2024 sales

Fully electric cars now represent 23% of Volvo's total sales.
2 min read
Mar
12
FCA: Defence companies allowed to receive funds labelled as ‘sustainable’

FCA: Defence companies allowed to receive funds labelled as ‘sustainable’

ESG fund labelling rules “do not prescribe which activities or investments are sustainable”.
2 min read
Mar
11
US installed ‘record-breaking’ 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024

US installed ‘record-breaking’ 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024

“President Trump’s flurry of executive orders brought uncertainty to the solar industry."
2 min read
Mar
11
Energy use concerns dampen businesses’ interest in AI for sustainability

Energy use concerns dampen businesses’ interest in AI for sustainability

71% of firms believe AI's substantial energy consumption may outweigh its benefits for sustainability.
2 min read
Mar
11
Physical climate risks could cost firms US$1.2tn a year by 2050

Physical climate risks could cost firms US$1.2tn a year by 2050

Too few companies are investing in climate adaptation, despite significant returns.
2 min read
Mar
11
Anthesis Chief Sustainability Officer Paul Crewe

Anthesis Chief Sustainability Officer Paul Crewe: ‘Business momentum for sustainability transcends political cycles’

Anthesis works with 30% of the FTSE 100, 20% of the Fortune 500, and large brands on their sustainability strategies.
4 min read
Mar
10
TNFD launches pre-COP30 nature disclosure adoption campaign

TNFD launches pre-COP30 nature disclosure adoption campaign

A webinar on April 2 will explain the benefits of creating TNFD-aligned nature disclosures to prospective adopters.
2 min read