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
30
NZAM initiative scraps 2050 net zero target requirement for members

NZAM initiative scraps 2050 net zero target requirement for members

The decision comes from a ‘comprehensive review’ undertaken by NZAM after losing high-profile member BlackRock in January.
2 min read
Oct
29
OECD report shows progress in sustainability disclosures and integration

OECD report shows progress in sustainability disclosures and integration

91% of listed companies by market capitalisation published disclosures in 2024.
2 min read
Oct
29
GSMA Head of Climate Steven Moore on promoting ‘coopetition’ for sector decarbonisation

GSMA Head of Climate Steven Moore on promoting ‘coopetition’ for sector decarbonisation

The GSMA has supported an 8% reduction in operational emissions for the global telco sector between 2019 and 2023.
7 min read
Oct
28
‘Frightening gap’: Current 2035 NDCs expected to result in 17% emissions reduction

‘Frightening gap’: Current 2035 NDCs expected to result in 17% emissions reduction

Countries representing around 64% of global emissions have still not submitted their 2035 NDCs.
2 min read
Oct
28
What should CSOs prepare for in 2026?

What should CSOs prepare for in 2026?

After a rather tumultuous year for sustainability, what should Chief Sustainability Officers expect for 2026?
1 min read
Oct
28
AI skills every sustainability leader should learn

AI skills every sustainability leader should learn

“AI is quickly becoming an essential part of the sustainability toolkit, but it’s only effective when practitioners know how to use it responsibly and confidently."
5 min read
Oct
27
ExxonMobil sues California over climate disclosure laws, launches carbon accounting coalition

ExxonMobil sues California over climate disclosure laws, launches carbon accounting coalition

“Nothing says climate progress like ExxonMobil and ADNOC Group explaining carbon accounting to the rest of us."
2 min read
Oct
27
BSI publishes new standards for biodiversity preservation

BSI publishes new standards for biodiversity preservation

"Practical, science-based frameworks designed to empower biodiversity preservation."
2 min read
Oct
24
Levi Strauss announces new water stewardship targets and strategy

Levi Strauss announces new water stewardship targets and strategy

“This strategy is about more than water savings – it’s about resilience and supporting business continuity for the long term."
2 min read
Oct
24
Study: Fossil fuel sector should cover around 20% of necessary direct air carbon removal investment

Study: Fossil fuel sector should cover around 20% of necessary direct air carbon removal investment

“It is both fair and feasible that a portion of their windfall is used to fund technologies that will help clean up the damage they have caused.”
2 min read