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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.
Dec
09
Apple phases out lead sustainability role as Lisa Jackson retires

Apple phases out lead sustainability role as Lisa Jackson retires

Jackson’s environmental and social responsibilities will be transferred to Apple Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan.
2 min read
Dec
09
EU lawmakers seal CSRD and CSDDD fate with Omnibus deal

EU lawmakers seal CSRD and CSDDD fate with Omnibus deal

"Now hopefully we can just move on to application and stop pretending that simplification is not deregulation."
3 min read
Dec
08
Boeing and KFC Chief Sustainability Officers have (quietly) left their roles

Boeing and KFC Chief Sustainability Officers have (quietly) left their roles

There have been no announcement from either company regarding their replacements.
2 min read
Dec
05
Mars calls for policy backing on regenerative agriculture as UK farmers face £800mn losses

Mars calls for policy backing on regenerative agriculture as UK farmers face £800mn losses

"We don't worry so much about drought as water holding capacity is much improved."
2 min read
Dec
05
Most businesses see sustainability as commercial opportunity: HSBC survey

Most businesses see sustainability as commercial opportunity: HSBC survey

“In 2025, sustainability strategy became business strategy."
2 min read
Dec
04
Plastic pollution on path to more than double in the next 15 years

Plastic pollution on path to more than double in the next 15 years

Plastic-related emissions will also grow by 58% as production continues to ramp up.
2 min read
Dec
04
Green economy to generate US$7tn by 2030: Report

Green economy to generate US$7tn by 2030: Report

"The green transition continues to be one of the biggest growth opportunities of our time."
2 min read
Dec
03
Data, practicality and resilience: Chief Sustainability Officers share 2026 predictions

Data, practicality and resilience: Chief Sustainability Officers share 2026 predictions

With regulation taking a backseat next year, the focus will be on efficient reporting, resilience and local action.
6 min read
Dec
02
Balancing passion and pragmatism: How sustainability leaders are preparing for 2026

Balancing passion and pragmatism: How sustainability leaders are preparing for 2026

Lessons from CSO Futures' webinar on what CSOs should expect next year.
6 min read
Dec
01
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to regulate ESG rating providers

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to regulate ESG rating providers

"This will enhance the UK’s reputation as a global sustainable finance hub."
2 min read