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
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
Nov
04
TNFD releases guide on integrating nature in climate transition plans

TNFD releases guide on integrating nature in climate transition plans

The guide helps companies align with global policy goals to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.
2 min read
Nov
03
Net zero targets triple as companies report SBTi benefits

Net zero targets triple as companies report SBTi benefits

"Ambitious climate action isn’t just good for the planet – it drives competitiveness, investor confidence, and long-term growth."
2 min read
Nov
03
From green AI to sustainable tech outcomes: Why CSOs and CTOs should grow engagement towards a shared vision

From green AI to sustainable tech outcomes: Why CSOs and CTOs should grow engagement towards a shared vision

Aligning the two functions is critical in the age of AI.
5 min read
Oct
31
Study: Achieving the Global Methane Pledge would bring US$1tn in annual savings

Study: Achieving the Global Methane Pledge would bring US$1tn in annual savings

"The benefits consistently outweigh the costs under a wide range of scenarios."
2 min read
Oct
31
Grosvenor Group reports 31% property emissions reduction and names first CSO

Grosvenor Group reports 31% property emissions reduction and names first CSO

The company has also baselined 53,000 hectares of natural capital to inform a 25-year nature recovery plan.
3 min read
Oct
30
CSO x CTO: The new power partnership - Watch this CSO Futures webinar

CSO x CTO: The new power partnership - Watch this CSO Futures webinar

The webinar is now available on replay for CSO Futures subscribers.
1 min read