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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.
Apr
16
2023 ‘best year’ for wind energy capacity

2023 ‘best year’ for wind energy capacity

Despite recent progress, the industry could still fall short of the 3.5 TW needed by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5ÂșC.
2 min read
Apr
16
Intesa SanPaolo reshuffles ESG governance and names first CSO

Intesa SanPaolo reshuffles ESG governance and names first CSO

Paola Angeletti takes the helm of the bank's new sustainability-focused department.
2 min read
Apr
16
Mondelez reports emissions reductions across all scopes, unveils new SBTi targets

Mondelez reports emissions reductions across all scopes, unveils new SBTi targets

Almost three quarters (73%) of Mondelez’ carbon footprint comes from raw materials, with cocoa and dairy as the main culprits.
2 min read
Apr
15
‘No change has been made’: SBTi clarifies carbon offset position amid backlash

‘No change has been made’: SBTi clarifies carbon offset position amid backlash

Its own staff has called for those responsible for the “concern, confusion and damaged trust” to be held accountable.
2 min read
Apr
15
Apple to improve circularity by enabling iPhone repairs with used parts

Apple to improve circularity by enabling iPhone repairs with used parts

Apple has been accused of greenwashing for focusing on sustainability initiatives without improving customers' right to repair.
2 min read
Apr
12
H&M, Zara's 'Better Cotton' linked to Brazilian deforestation

Investigation links H&M, Zara's 'Better Cotton' to Brazilian deforestation

The damning report urges brands to "go beyond using certification schemes to ensure their goods are ethically sourced".
2 min read
Apr
11
CSO Futures Weekly - April 11

CSO Futures Weekly: CDP CEO interview and a divisive SBTi statement

Sherry Madera on sustainability data for harmonisation, SBTi's new carbon credit position and more...
4 min read
Apr
11
Sustainability leaders clash over SBTi endorsement of carbon credits for Scope 3

Sustainability leaders clash over SBTi endorsement of carbon credits for Scope 3

A boon for the voluntary carbon market, the SBTi's change of position worries NGOs and its own staff.
3 min read
Apr
11
CDP CEO Sherry Madera doesn’t want Chief Sustainability Officers to focus on disclosures

Why CDP CEO Sherry Madera doesn’t want Chief Sustainability Officers to focus on disclosures

“Every dollar that's spent on reporting is a dollar that can't be spent on action.”
6 min read
Apr
10
Waitrose joins Tony’s Chocolonely initiative for ethical cocoa supply chain

Waitrose joins Tony’s Chocolonely initiative for ethical cocoa supply chain

Waitrose is paying farmers an additional premium on top of the Fairtrade certified bean price as part of the initiative.
2 min read