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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.
Apr
16
Growing data centre energy demand could delay fossil fuel phase-out

Growing data centre energy demand could delay fossil fuel phase-out

Nearly two-thirds of added generation to meet data centre demand is expected to come from fossil fuels.
3 min read
Apr
15
From green data centres to smart consumption: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on AI and sustainability

From green data centres to smart consumption: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on AI and sustainability

Measuring the carbon footprint of artificial intelligence is an incredibly complex task.
1 min read
Apr
15
NZBA softens climate target requirements for members

NZBA softens climate target requirements for members

The move comes after many US, Canadian and Australian banks left the initiative.
2 min read
Apr
15
Cassandra Garber joins General Motors as Chief Sustainability Officer

Cassandra Garber joins General Motors as Chief Sustainability Officer

GM's previous CSO Kristen Siemen retired in November.
2 min read
Apr
14
Microsoft inks carbon removal deal from pulp and paper project

Microsoft inks carbon removal deal from pulp and paper project

The deal will see Microsoft purchase 3.685 million tonnes of carbon removal credits over 12 years.
2 min read
Apr
14
Accor brings back former procurement lead to replace Chief Sustainability Officer

Accor brings back former procurement lead to replace Chief Sustainability Officer

Coline Pont will become Accor’s Chief Sustainability Officer in July, succeeding Brune Poirson.
2 min read
Apr
14
Clorox fined US$5.2mn for misleading consumers on origin of recycled plastics

Clorox fined US$5.2mn for misleading consumers on origin of recycled plastics

The case is representative of the increased sophistication in greenwashing attempts – and growing attention to detail from regulators.
2 min read
Apr
11
Countries agree on global shipping emissions tax – without the US

Countries agree on global shipping emissions tax – without the US

“Today will hopefully be remembered as a historic moment for our industry."
2 min read
Apr
11
Dell Chief Sustainability Officer steps down

Dell Chief Sustainability Officer steps down

Cassandra Garber has held the CSO title for just 10 months, but led the tech company’s sustainability efforts since 2021.
2 min read
Apr
10
IEA: AI holds potential to reduce emissions worth three times its own footprint

IEA: AI holds potential to reduce emissions worth three times its own footprint

But barriers to adoption could severely limit this positive impact.
2 min read