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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.
May
01
Most companies plan to align sustainability reporting with CSRD

Most companies plan to align sustainability reporting with CSRD

"We’re seeing CSRD’s impact extend far beyond those subject to the regulation."
2 min read
May
01
QBE Insurance names new Group Head of Sustainability

QBE Insurance names new Group Head of Sustainability

Nicola Schroder replaces Kate Lyons, who left the role in December 2023 after two years.
2 min read
Apr
30
Aviva poaches TNFD engagement head to lead its nature strategy

Aviva poaches TNFD engagement head to lead its nature strategy

Thomas Viegas will be tasked with developing the group’s nature strategy and associated activities.
1 min read
Apr
30
Critical minerals supply threatened by climate risk – even under low-emissions scenario

Critical minerals supply threatened by climate risk – even under low-emissions scenario

“Even if global carbon emissions rapidly decrease, climate disruption poses a serious and growing threat to the world’s ability to produce essential commodities.”
2 min read
Apr
29
Battery storage: 14-fold increase necessary to meet climate goals, says IEA

Battery storage: 14-fold increase necessary to meet climate goals, says IEA

To triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 energy storage needs to reach 1,500 GW – up from less than 300 GW at present.
3 min read
Apr
25
CSO Futures Weekly - April 25

CSO Futures Weekly: Circular electronics, nature disclosures and the next stage in corporate sustainability

Breaking silos for IT circularity, Smiths Group and Interface step into the next phase of their journeys, standards and regulations move towards more holistic sustainability action.
3 min read
Apr
25
Smiths Group shakes up governance and eliminates CSO role

Smiths Group shakes up governance and eliminates CSO role

John Ostergren stepping down as CSO; Kini Pathmanathan named Head of Excellence and Sustainability.
2 min read
Apr
25
‘Sweat that asset’: How CSOs can help accelerate circular electronics

‘Sweat that asset’: How CSOs can help accelerate circular electronics

A record 62 million tonnes of e-waste was produced in 2022.
2 min read
Apr
24
CSDDD: Disputed due diligence law approved in EU Parliament

CSDDD: Disputed due diligence law approved in EU Parliament

Today's vote ends months of uncertainty about the future of supply chain due diligence in the EU.
3 min read
Apr
24
Interface to repurpose millions of dollars of carbon offset investments towards CO2 reductions

Interface to repurpose millions of dollars of carbon offset investments towards CO2 reductions

As of April 30, the flooring firm will discontinue its carbon neutrality programme and go "all in" on carbon reductions.
3 min read