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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.
Nov
27
From low-hanging fruit to nature transition planning: Watch CSO Futures' nature strategy webinar

From low-hanging fruit to nature transition planning: Watch CSO Futures' nature strategy webinar

The full webinar is now available to watch for CSO Futures subscribers.
1 min read
Nov
26
Sustainability ‘takes a backseat’ as fashion industry prepares for uncertain outlook

Sustainability ‘takes a backseat’ as fashion industry prepares for uncertain outlook

Only 18% of fashion executives consider sustainability a top-three risk for growth in 2025.
2 min read
Nov
26
Final Global Plastics Treaty negotiations off to good start in Busan

Final Global Plastics Treaty negotiations off to good start in Busan

Over the next few days, government representatives will negotiate the content of the final Global Plastics Treaty around four topics.
2 min read
Nov
25
Paris Agreement carbon market rules finalised at COP29

Paris Agreement carbon market rules finalised at COP29

"The mechanism is now operational and global emissions trading under Paris is set for lift off."
3 min read
Nov
25
HSBC Chief Sustainability Officer Celine Herweijer steps down

HSBC Chief Sustainability Officer Celine Herweijer steps down

Julian Wentzel will step in as Interim Group Chief Sustainability Officer while HSBC looks for a permanent replacement.
2 min read
Nov
25
COP29 ends with new US$300bn climate finance goal

COP29 ends with new US$300bn climate finance goal

The NCQG has been described as "not enough" and a "bitter disappointment" by some; "ambitious and achievable" by others.
3 min read
Nov
22
Consumer goods firms standardise supplier sustainability targets

Consumer goods firms standardise supplier sustainability targets

The targets cover emissions disclosures and mitigation, renewables, deforestation and regenerative agriculture.
2 min read
Nov
21
COP29 yet to deliver on climate finance deal commitments

COP29 yet to deliver on climate finance deal commitments

A COP29 news roundup, a conversation with GM’s recently retired Chief Sustainability Officer, and your last chance to join our exclusive nature event.
4 min read
Nov
21
GM’s retired Chief Sustainability Officer Kristen Siemen shares proudest moments

GM’s retired Chief Sustainability Officer Kristen Siemen shares proudest moments

Siemen has been substituted by Kathi Walker as interim CSO while the company searches for a permanent replacement.
2 min read
Nov
21
One day before COP29 closure, climate finance deal still ‘glaringly incomplete’

One day before COP29 closure, climate finance deal still ‘glaringly incomplete’

The latest NCQG draft proposes “two vastly different options" for its design – and still lacks a specific figure.
3 min read