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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
11
Environmental impact of an AI query: A definitive directory

What's the environmental impact of an AI query? A definitive directory

All the energy, water and emissions data shared by Big Tech and nonprofits to date.
5 min read
Nov
10
COP30 starts with launch of TFFF and pledge to quadruple sustainable fuels

COP30 starts with launch of TFFF and pledge to quadruple sustainable fuels

Environmentalists worry the development of biofuels may jeopardise food system sustainability.
2 min read
Nov
10
ISSB starts standard-setting process for nature disclosures as 700+ companies adopt TNFD framework

ISSB starts standard-setting process for nature disclosures as 700+ companies adopt TNFD framework

TNFD is expected to stop its technical work in 2027.
2 min read
Nov
07
TNFD shares recommendations to improve nature data and launch NDPF

TNFD shares recommendations to improve nature data and launch NDPF

The taskforce has laid out a financing and governance blueprint for the Nature Data Public Facility.
2 min read
Nov
07
‘Profoundly irresponsible’: HSBC updates climate transition plan with looser sector-specific targets

‘Profoundly irresponsible’: HSBC updates climate transition plan with looser sector-specific targets

The bank has changed sector-specific financed emissions targets from fixed targets to ranges.
2 min read
Nov
06
SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

The updates are meant to reinforce scientific integrity while improving clarity, actionability, and usability.
2 min read
Nov
06
1.5°C still achievable – if the world pursues ‘highest possible ambition’

1.5°C still achievable – if the world pursues ‘highest possible ambition’

"The window to minimise overshoot is still open but narrowing fast."
2 min read
Nov
05
EU Council agrees on 90% reduction target for 2040 – with up to 5% offset by carbon credits

EU Council agrees on 90% reduction target for 2040 – with up to 5% offset by carbon credits

The target could be reviewed every two years.
3 min read
Nov
05
OXCCU Chief Sustainability Officer Naomi Wise on balancing SAF growth and circularity goals

OXCCU Chief Sustainability Officer Naomi Wise on balancing SAF growth and circularity

“Everything comes back to money at this time."
5 min read
Nov
04
Unilever Chief Sustainability Officer Rebecca Marmot steps down

Unilever Chief Sustainability Officer Rebecca Marmot steps down

Michael Stewart joined in September as Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer.
2 min read