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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
12
UK to cut emissions by 81% by 2035: ‘Shining example of climate leadership’

UK to cut emissions by 81% by 2035: ‘Shining example of climate leadership’

"Let's hope it will inspire other G20 economies to follow suit."
2 min read
Nov
11
Co-op restructures property sustainability team

The Co-op Group restructures property sustainability team

The restructuring has led to one redundancy and the creation of three new roles.
1 min read
Nov
08
Sustainability leaders head to COP29 with dampened enthusiasm

Sustainability leaders head to COP29 with dampened enthusiasm

Many believe the two-week event starting on November 11 in Baku is unlikely to yield ambitious results.
3 min read
Nov
08
SAP Chief Sustainability Officer Daniel Schmid announces retirement

SAP Chief Sustainability Officer Daniel Schmid announces retirement

Matthias Medert will take the helm of the firm’s sustainability strategy starting early next year.
2 min read
Nov
07
CSO Futures Weekly: Nature action is maturing, and companies have no time to waste

Nature action is maturing: companies have no time to waste

Join us on November 26 for practical advice to kickstart your nature strategy and support your climate targets.
3 min read
Nov
07
Mizuho Bank inks US$20mn deal with nature advisory firm Pollination

Mizuho Bank inks US$20mn deal with nature advisory firm Pollination

Mizuho’s investment gives it a minority stake in the company.
2 min read
Nov
06
Trump elected president: US sustainability leaders determined to ‘charge ahead’

Trump elected president: US sustainability leaders determined to ‘charge ahead’

"You can count on a chorus of world leaders confirming that they won’t turn their back on climate and nature goals."
3 min read
Nov
05
EFRAG publishes draft transition planning guidance

EFRAG publishes draft transition planning guidance

"Investors are looking for transparency – and this guidance delivers."
2 min read
Nov
05
Canada introduces regulation to cap oil and gas emissions

Canada introduces regulation to cap oil and gas emissions

Though presented as a “cap on pollution, not production”, the regulation seeks to redirect the sector’s record profits towards decarbonisation.
2 min read
Nov
04
EU emissions down 8%: ‘largest annual drop in decades’

EU emissions down 8%: ‘largest annual drop in decades’

Most high-emitting sectors made record progress in reducing emissions in 2023.
2 min read