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.
Mar
18
SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0

SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard 2.0: granularity, Scope 3 flexibility and climate target monitoring

The new standard no longer requires a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.
3 min read
Mar
18
SBTN unveils first ocean science-based targets for seafood companies

SBTN unveils first ocean science-based targets for seafood companies

“The targets provide crucial support for seafood companies looking to future-proof their business."
2 min read
Mar
17
LEGO continues to chip away at sustainable brick goal

LEGO continues to chip away at sustainable brick goal

The firm increased investment in environmental sustainability by 68% last year.
2 min read
Mar
17
Coats sees revenue from recycled thread skyrocket amid sustainable fashion focus

Coats sees revenue from recycled thread skyrocket amid sustainable fashion focus

"Innovation-led sustainability can not only be good for the planet, but also positive for business.”
2 min read
Mar
14
Lawmakers launch bill to ‘protect’ US firms from EU due diligence requirements

Lawmakers launch bill to ‘protect’ US firms from EU due diligence requirements

The proposal gives the US President free range to take any action deemed necessary to protect US entities from foreign penalties.
2 min read
Mar
13
Divided European Parliament set to vote on EU Omnibus on April 1

Divided European Parliament set to vote on EU Omnibus on April 1

“Regulatory schizophrenia that's going to end up increasing compliance costs”.
2 min read
Mar
13
Food retailers urged to disclose and address methane emissions

Supermarkets urged to disclose and address methane emissions

“Food retailers are ignoring the methane problem hidden in the meat and dairy aisles and risk losing consumer trust."
2 min read
Mar
13
Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

5 min read
Mar
12
Big Tech firms sign pledge to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050

Big Tech firms sign pledge to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050

This is the first time major businesses beyond the nuclear sector have publicly committed to backing the expansion of nuclear power.
2 min read
Mar
12
EVs main driver of Volvo’s record sales and profits in 2024

EVs main driver of Volvo’s record 2024 sales

Fully electric cars now represent 23% of Volvo's total sales.
2 min read