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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.
May
11
Europe flight emissions higher than pre-COVID levels, driven by low-cost airlines

Europe flight emissions higher than pre-COVID levels, driven by low-cost airlines

"A clear signal that the industry has no intention of cleaning up its act."
2 min read
May
11
Better data helps chocolate companies identify persistent gaps in sustainability progress

Better data helps chocolate companies identify persistent gaps in sustainability progress

“Most companies have written living-income policies. Few have changed how they actually buy."
2 min read
May
08
‘Climate backsliding’ lowers shareholder confidence in HSBC board at AGM

‘Climate backsliding’ lowers shareholder confidence in HSBC board at AGM

2 min read
May
08
Report: CO2 utilisation market to grow fivefold in next decade

Report: CO2 utilisation market to grow fivefold in next decade

The market’s revenue amounted to US$14 billion in 2025.
1 min read
May
07
PepsiCo enters partnership to scale green hydrogen-based fertiliser

PepsiCo enters partnership to scale green hydrogen-based fertiliser

"Switching to low-carbon fertiliser is one of the strongest levers we have to reduce agricultural emissions."
2 min read
May
07
EU Commission opens consultation on revised sustainability reporting standards

EU Commission opens consultation on revised sustainability reporting standards

2 min read
May
06
Countries could yield up to US$68 in benefits for every dollar invested in climate health solutions

Countries could yield up to US$68 in benefits for every dollar invested in climate health solutions

2 min read
May
06
Sustainable from the Start: Blooming Haus

Sustainable from the Start: Blooming Haus

“The flower industry has a quiet sustainability problem."
5 min read
May
05
European Commission ends EUDR uncertainty with review package

European Commission ends EUDR uncertainty with review package

“We’re encouraged to see the EUDR finally moving from promise to practice."
2 min read
May
05
Methane emissions showed ‘no sign’ of decline in 2025

Methane emissions showed ‘no sign’ of decline in 2025

Around 70% of methane emissions from fossil fuels could be abated with existing technologies.
2 min read
May
04
The CSO’s AI reckoning: Fernanda Torre on governance, energy and strategic value

The CSO’s AI reckoning: Fernanda Torre on governance, energy and strategic value

“We are in the Wild West when it comes to AI at the moment."
5 min read
May
01
Retail Soy Group launches model policy for deforestation-free supply chains

Retail Soy Group launches model policy for deforestation-free supply chains

"Voluntary commitments alone cannot transform global commodity markets."
2 min read