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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
06
Global banks under pressure to set more specific sustainable finance targets

Global banks under pressure to set more specific sustainable finance targets

To meet the world’s net zero targets, the ratio of green to fossil fuel financing should reach a minimum of 4:1 by 2030.
3 min read
May
06
IBM names new Chief Sustainability Officer as Balta retires

IBM names new Chief Sustainability Officer as Balta retires

Christina Shim joined IBM at the end of 2021 to lead its sustainability software strategy.
2 min read
May
03
CSO Futures Weekly - May 3

CSO Futures Weekly: Adaptation will be crucial to achieve necessary battery storage capacity

Energy storage needs may be threatened by climate risk, Gap Inc. and General Motors provide climate updates and insurers shake up sustainability governance...
3 min read
May
03
Gap Inc. still seeking SBTi approval of net zero target after having ‘commitment removed’

Gap Inc. still seeking SBTi approval of net zero target after having ‘commitment removed’

The group has reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 77% and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods by 16% from a 2017 base year.
3 min read
May
02
General Motors blames slow carbon intensity progress on demand for combustion vehicles

General Motors blames slow carbon intensity progress on demand for combustion vehicles

GM's absolute Scope 3 emissions are down from the 2018 baseline but have been creeping up since 2021.
2 min read
May
01
Most companies plan to align sustainability reporting with CSRD

Most companies plan to align sustainability reporting with CSRD

"We’re seeing CSRD’s impact extend far beyond those subject to the regulation."
2 min read
May
01
QBE Insurance names new Group Head of Sustainability

QBE Insurance names new Group Head of Sustainability

Nicola Schroder replaces Kate Lyons, who left the role in December 2023 after two years.
2 min read
Apr
30
Aviva poaches TNFD engagement head to lead its nature strategy

Aviva poaches TNFD engagement head to lead its nature strategy

Thomas Viegas will be tasked with developing the group’s nature strategy and associated activities.
1 min read
Apr
30
Critical minerals supply threatened by climate risk – even under low-emissions scenario

Critical minerals supply threatened by climate risk – even under low-emissions scenario

“Even if global carbon emissions rapidly decrease, climate disruption poses a serious and growing threat to the world’s ability to produce essential commodities.”
2 min read
Apr
29
Battery storage: 14-fold increase necessary to meet climate goals, says IEA

Battery storage: 14-fold increase necessary to meet climate goals, says IEA

To triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 energy storage needs to reach 1,500 GW – up from less than 300 GW at present.
3 min read