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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.
Feb
13
US$2 trillion a year needed to meet 2030 renewable energy goal

US$2 trillion a year needed to meet 2030 renewable energy goal

The world is on track to invest US$6.6 trillion in renewables and grids from 2024 to 2030, leaving a funding gap of just over US$5 trillion.
2 min read
Feb
13
2024 could be a make-or-break year for voluntary carbon market

2024 could be a make-or-break year for voluntary carbon market

“If buyers can’t trust the quality of the credits they’re buying and risk greenwashing accusations, then the market will never reach its potential."
3 min read
Feb
12
Chinese stock exchanges eye mandatory climate disclosures for listed companies

Chinese stock exchanges eye mandatory climate disclosures for listed companies

The current draft mandates annual Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting, as well as comprehensive climate adaptation assessments and governance disclosures.
2 min read
Feb
12
EU postpones due diligence directive vote amid wavering support

EU postpones due diligence directive vote amid wavering support

The European Council decided to wait after realising the bill would likely not get the qualified majority needed to pass.
2 min read
Feb
09
Top fossil fuel financier Barclays stops funding new oil and gas projects

Top fossil fuel financier Barclays stops funding new oil and gas projects

The bank's previous climate plan was criticised for lacking a commitment to end new oil and gas expansion.
2 min read
Feb
09
CSDDD: EU due diligence law’s fate hangs in the balance as Council heads for vote

CSDDD: EU due diligence law’s fate hangs in the balance as Council heads for vote

The law appeared headed for easy approval, but conservative debates in Germany and Finland have since cast doubt on its future.
2 min read
Feb
08
CSO Futures Weekly - February 8

CSO Futures Weekly: The sustainability impact of generative AI

Tips to mitigate AI's carbon risks, leadership changes at top corporations, interview with Zurich's head of sustainability and a discussion on climate resilience...
3 min read
Feb
08
Ezgi Barcenas to take over as L’OrĂ©al Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer

Ezgi Barcenas to take over as L’OrĂ©al Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer

L'Oréal's current sustainability chief, Alexandra Palt (pictured), is leaving the company at the end of March.
1 min read
Feb
08
Generative AI: sustainability game changer or ticking time bomb?

Generative AI: sustainability game changer or ticking time bomb?

AI has the power to act as "a copilot for sustainability professionals" – but its environmental impacts need to be carefully considered.
6 min read
Feb
08
Climate disclosures grow, but quality still lacks

Climate disclosures grow, but quality still lacks: CDP

“The stark reality is that we are incredibly far behind where we need to be, and progress is much too slow.”
2 min read
Feb
07
EU 2040 climate target bets heavily on CCS, backtracks on agriculture

EU 2040 climate target bets heavily on CCS, backtracks on agriculture

The new recommended target is deemed “not quite 1.5°C compatible”.
3 min read
Feb
07
Beer giant AB InBev announces new Chief Sustainability Officer

Beer giant AB InBev announces new Chief Sustainability Officer

Ezgi Barcenas will leave the company in March after three years in the role.
1 min read