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.
May
29
Asset managers’ SFDR disclosures still too generic despite 'credible progress'

Asset managers’ SFDR disclosures still too generic despite 'credible progress'

"Credible, clear disclosures are possible – but they are still far from the norm."
2 min read
May
28
Global temperatures increasingly likely to rise by more 1.5ºC

Global temperatures increasingly likely to rise beyond 1.5ºC

"Unfortunately, this WMO report provides no sign of respite over the coming years."
2 min read
May
28
Companies call for ambitious 2040 climate target as EU 'closes in' on 2030 goals

Companies call for ambitious 2040 climate target as EU 'closes in' on 2030 goals

The EU is on track to cut emissions by around 54% by 2030.
2 min read
May
28
SHEIN seeks 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030

SHEIN seeks 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030

Global Sustainability Head Mustan Lalani: ‘The work starts now.'
2 min read
May
27
EU poised to exempt 90% of importers from Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

EU poised to exempt 90% of importers from Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

99% of CO2 emissions from iron, steel, aluminium and cement imports still covered.
2 min read
May
27
Recycled plastics 30 years and €400bn away from cost parity with virgin plastics

Recycled plastics 30 years and €400bn away from cost parity with virgin plastics

"Moving the needle will require a systems approach with regulatory support."
2 min read
May
27
Taking stock of fashion’s sustainable transformation

From big promises to disillusion: Taking stock of fashion’s sustainable transformation

"If we don't change, we fundamentally don't have a business model that will work in the next 20 to 30 years."
5 min read
May
26
MEPs submit amendments to Omnibus directive as watchdog launches formal inquiry

MEPs submit amendments to Omnibus directive as watchdog launches formal inquiry

Proposed amendments to the Omnibus directive are due to be debated in Parliament by July.
2 min read
May
26
Brazil’s Petrobras on the hunt for next Chief Sustainability Officer

Brazil’s Petrobras on the hunt for next Chief Sustainability Officer

Mauricio Tolamsquim has left the company to join the board of Brazilian utility Eletrobras.
1 min read
May
26
PepsiCo adopts transparent approach to climate target adjustment

PepsiCo adopts transparent approach to climate target adjustment

"Our sustainability journey will not always be linear."
2 min read