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
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
Oct
30
First sustainable agriculture carbon credit methodologies approved by ICVCM

First sustainable agriculture carbon credit methodologies approved by ICVCM

More than one million credits are expected to be issued annually through regenerative agriculture practices.
2 min read
Oct
30
NZAM initiative scraps 2050 net zero target requirement for members

NZAM initiative scraps 2050 net zero target requirement for members

The decision comes from a ‘comprehensive review’ undertaken by NZAM after losing high-profile member BlackRock in January.
2 min read
Oct
29
OECD report shows progress in sustainability disclosures and integration

OECD report shows progress in sustainability disclosures and integration

91% of listed companies by market capitalisation published disclosures in 2024.
2 min read
Oct
29
GSMA Head of Climate Steven Moore on promoting ‘coopetition’ for sector decarbonisation

GSMA Head of Climate Steven Moore on promoting ‘coopetition’ for sector decarbonisation

The GSMA has supported an 8% reduction in operational emissions for the global telco sector between 2019 and 2023.
7 min read
Oct
28
‘Frightening gap’: Current 2035 NDCs expected to result in 17% emissions reduction

‘Frightening gap’: Current 2035 NDCs expected to result in 17% emissions reduction

Countries representing around 64% of global emissions have still not submitted their 2035 NDCs.
2 min read