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.
Sep
03
Wells Fargo begins developing transition finance framework

Wells Fargo begins developing transition finance framework

Banks could generate US$44 billion of extra revenue annually through 2030 by financing the climate transition.
2 min read
Sep
02
California to extend climate bill implementation deadline – but not for companies

California to extend climate bill implementation deadline – but not for companies

Senators have rejected Governor Newsom's proposal to delay the rules by two years.
2 min read
Sep
02
Teck Resources shakes up governance to support critical minerals focus

Teck Resources shakes up governance to support critical minerals focus

The Vancouver-based miner has promoted Charlene Ripley to EVP and Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer.
1 min read
Sep
02
Most UK fashion brands still lack climate targets

Most UK fashion brands still lack climate targets

Collective Fashion Justice is urging brands to set emissions reduction targets that include transitioning away from animal-based materials.
2 min read
Sep
02
NGOs seek review of EU Taxonomy criteria for aviation and shipping

NGOs seek review of EU Taxonomy criteria for aviation and shipping

“The aviation criteria are so weak that 100% of Ryanair’s order books could be labelled ‘green’."
2 min read
Aug
30
WestJet on the lookout for next Chief Sustainability Officer

WestJet on the lookout for next Chief Sustainability Officer

WestJet's current Chief People, Corporate and Sustainability Officer, Angela Avery, is retiring.
1 min read
Aug
30
LEGO displacing virgin plastics in bricks: What’s the mass balance principle?

LEGO displacing virgin plastics in bricks: What’s the mass balance principle?

Critics argue that the methodology opens the door for greenwashing.
3 min read
Aug
29
CSO Futures Weekly - August 29

CSO Futures Weekly: SBTi calls for no new fossil fuel equipment in buildings by 2030

New guidance from the SBTi, top sustainability appointments and a change in supplier termination policy for Shein.
4 min read
Aug
29
MM Group names new Head of Sustainability

MM Group names new Head of Sustainability

Bernard Heneis joins from Austrian bank Kommunalkredit, where he held the role of Sustainability Officer, investor and rating relations, since 2023.
2 min read
Aug
29
SBTi calls for no new fossil fuel installation from 2030 to decarbonise buildings

SBTi calls for no new fossil fuel installation from 2030 to decarbonise buildings

Companies setting SBTi-approved targets in the construction sector shall also reduce operational and embedded emissions.
1 min read