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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.
Jan
20
Report warns of supply chain tensions threatening EV boom

Report warns of supply chain tensions threatening EV boom, pushes for battery circularity

"This is our window of opportunity to turn mineral risk into a competitive advantage."
2 min read
Jan
20
7-Eleven Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer steps down

7-Eleven Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer steps down

Marissa Jarratt is “taking a moment to reflect and recharge before [her] next chapter”.
2 min read
Jan
19
Sustainable Markets Initiative unveils plan to create marine protected area in Antarctica

Sustainable Markets Initiative unveils plan to create marine protected area in Antarctica

“The real question is whether industry chooses to engage constructively, and be part of the solution, or remain on the sidelines."
2 min read
Jan
19
‘Historic’: High Seas Treaty enters into force

‘Historic’: High Seas Treaty enters into force

NGOs are now working to make a target of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 legally binding.
2 min read
Jan
16
Microsoft inks large deal with soil carbon credit firm Indigo

Microsoft inks large deal with soil carbon credit firm Indigo

This is one of the first soil carbon deals to feature credits approved under the ICVCM's Core Carbon Principles.
2 min read
Jan
16
Rolls Royce appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer

Rolls Royce appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer

Sustainability at Rolls Royce was previously led by Rachael Everard from 2019 to 2025.
2 min read
Jan
15
Carbon market hit US$1bn in 2025 – with higher prices offsetting lower volumes

Carbon market hit US$1bn in 2025 – with higher prices offsetting lower volumes

"Forward markets show buyers are already pricing future supply very differently."
2 min read
Jan
15
Ørsted names new Head of Global Sustainability

Ørsted names new Head of Global Sustainability

Ida Krabek stepped down in December after 13 years at Ørsted.
2 min read
Jan
15
Conflict and societal divisions displace climate risks in WEF Global Risk Report 2026

Conflict and societal divisions displace climate risks in Global Risk Report 2026

Societal concerns such as inequality, erosion of human rights and involuntary migration are high in the list of risks.
2 min read
Jan
14
Report highlights financial value unlocked by companies embedding climate and nature

Report highlights financial value unlocked by companies embedding climate and nature

All climate leaders now link executive pay directly to environmental outcomes.
2 min read
Jan
14
The economics of net zero

The economics of net zero

1 min read
Jan
13
World’s ‘most influential’ companies could unlock over US$1tn for net zero transition: study

World’s ‘most influential’ companies could unlock over US$1tn for net zero transition: study

Only 18% of companies are reducing emissions at the pace required for a 1.5ÂșC pathway.
2 min read