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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.
Aug
01
Renewables overtook fossil fuels in EU power generation in the first half of 2024

Renewables overtook fossil fuels in EU power generation in the first half of 2024

This is the first time this milestone is achieved at a European level.
1 min read
Aug
01
‘Blamed for the sins of the father’: We need to talk about Chief Sustainability Officer burnout

‘Blamed for the sins of the father’: We need to talk about Chief Sustainability Officer burnout

CSOs lack support to face mounting pressures.
5 min read
Jul
31
Nissan announces 2030 vehicle carbon intensity reduction targets

Nissan announces 2030 vehicle carbon intensity reduction targets

Manufacturing emissions stood at 0.48 tonnes of CO2 per vehicle in 2023 – just 0.5% lower than in 2018.
2 min read
Jul
31
L Catterton poaches Ralph Lauren sustainability head

People moves: L Catterton poaches Ralph Lauren sustainability head, CNH names first CSO

Two top sustainability appointments were made this week.
2 min read
Jul
30
GRI and TNFD publish interoperability guidance for nature disclosures

GRI and TNFD publish interoperability guidance for nature disclosures

The two standard setters aim to prevent the need for double reporting on biodiversity impacts.
1 min read
Jul
30
SBTi releases ‘mixed findings’ on carbon credit effectiveness in climate targets

SBTi releases ‘mixed findings’ on carbon credit effectiveness in climate targets

"The SBTi believes that direct decarbonisation must remain the priority for corporate climate action."
2 min read
Jul
30
Report: Listed firms responsible for environmental damages worth 4% of global GDP

Report: Listed firms responsible for environmental damages worth 4% of global GDP

More than a quarter of companies generate environmental costs larger than their net income.
2 min read
Jul
30
Air New Zealand drops 2030 SBTi target

Air New Zealand drops 2030 SBTi target due to supply chain issues

The airline is now considering a new near-term emissions reduction target “that could better reflect challenges within the industry”.
3 min read
Jul
29
Allianz UK names first Head of Sustainability

Allianz UK names first Head of Sustainability

Bethany Thomas is tasked with developing the sustainability strategy for all business segments in the country.
1 min read
Jul
29
Australia’s REA Group names former BHP exec as Chief People and Sustainability Officer

Australia’s REA Group names former BHP exec as Chief People and Sustainability Officer

Elisa Nerone replaces Mary Lemonis, who left the firm eight months ago.
1 min read