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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
23
Microsoft signs ‘world’s largest’ biochar carbon removal purchase

Microsoft signs ‘world’s largest’ biochar carbon removal purchase

Microsoft is the largest buyer of carbon removals, with more than 21.6 million tonnes of credits.
2 min read
May
22
Nearly 70% of large US-listed firms now disclose Scope 3 emissions

Nearly 70% of large US-listed firms now disclose Scope 3 emissions

“While companies are setting more ambitious climate goals, few are sharing how they plan to get there."
2 min read
May
22
EU leaders seek to kill due diligence requirements despite warnings of ‘deep costs’

EU leaders seek to kill due diligence requirements despite warnings

Studies estimate the implementation costs of due diligence obligations for large companies at 0.009% of their revenues.
2 min read
May
22
EU agriculture already loses €28bn a year to extreme weather events

EU agriculture already loses €28bn a year to extreme weather events

Drought is the greatest threat to food production across all EU regions.
2 min read
May
21
Critical minerals market concentration could jeopardise energy transition

Critical minerals market concentration could jeopardise energy transition

The average market share of the top three critical minerals producers rose to 86% in 2024.
2 min read
May
21
Decarbonising energy supply: Governance pathways and best practices

Decarbonising energy supply: Governance pathways and best practices

Internal targets, training and decentralised decision-making can help firms achieve their energy goals.
5 min read
May
21
Experts sound ‘global red alert’ as fires trigger record-high forest loss

Experts sound ‘global red alert’ as fires trigger record-high forest loss

"This level of forest loss is unlike anything we've seen in over 20 years of data."
3 min read
May
20
Continued investment in coal-based steel threatens sector decarbonisation

Continued investment in coal-based steel threatens sector decarbonisation

"The steel sector must increase ambition in the second half of this decade if it stands a chance to meet net-zero goals."
2 min read
May
20
EU and UK strike deal to link emissions trading schemes

EU and UK strike deal to link emissions trading schemes

The agreement is expected to save UK companies ÂŁ800 million by 2030.
2 min read
May
19
Inditex picks risk lead as new CSO

Inditex picks risk lead as new Chief Sustainability Officer

Unlike his predecessor, Fernando de Bunes will not form part of the executive committee.
1 min read
May
19
Energy retailer admits offsets ‘do not prevent or undo’ fossil fuels harms in greenwashing settlement

Energy retailer admits offsets ‘do not prevent or undo’ fossil fuels harms in greenwashing settlement

EnergyAustralia withdrew its Go Neutral product in July 2024, and says it has now “shifted its focus to direct emissions reductions”.
2 min read
May
19
US Senator presses Meta to justify plans to power new Louisiana data centre with gas

US Senator presses Meta to justify plans to power new Louisiana data centre with gas

“I worry that this quest for profits over climate safety is misleading the public on Meta’s progress toward achieving net zero emissions.”
2 min read