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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.
Apr
18
CSO Futures Weekly - April 18

CSO Futures Weekly: Calls for rigour (and consensus) in next-gen sustainability standards

SBTi saga continued, NZAOA's new protocol, scrutiny over supply chain schemes and more...
4 min read
Apr
18
Investors managing US$9.5tn to include all asset classes in updated 2030 targets

Investors managing US$9.5tn to include all asset classes in updated 2030 targets

Private assets are included for the first time, in a bid to limit the sale of ‘brown assets’ into the private market.
2 min read
Apr
18
Buyers alliance commits US$200 million to scale up sustainable aviation fuel

Buyers alliance commits US$200 million to scale up sustainable aviation fuel

The collection of deals use SAF certificates to signal demand for clean fuel.
2 min read
Apr
17
Holcim subsidiary Aggregate Industries names new sustainability head

Holcim subsidiary Aggregate Industries names new sustainability head

Anna Baker replaces Kirstin McCarthy, who left in December 2023.
1 min read
Apr
17
Coalition calls for civil society-driven critical mineral supply chain standard

Coalition calls for civil society-driven critical mineral supply chain standard

"There are fundamental criteria that standards must include to be credible and effective at protecting people and the planet."
2 min read
Apr
17
Giti Tire CSO Chong Hau Pang on clarity in sustainability expectations

Giti Tire CSO Chong Hau Pang on the power of clarity in sustainability expectations

“I find that it is easier to expand than to shift people's paradigm.”
5 min read
Apr
16
2023 ‘best year’ for wind energy capacity

2023 ‘best year’ for wind energy capacity

Despite recent progress, the industry could still fall short of the 3.5 TW needed by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5ÂșC.
2 min read
Apr
16
Intesa SanPaolo reshuffles ESG governance and names first CSO

Intesa SanPaolo reshuffles ESG governance and names first CSO

Paola Angeletti takes the helm of the bank's new sustainability-focused department.
2 min read
Apr
16
Mondelez reports emissions reductions across all scopes, unveils new SBTi targets

Mondelez reports emissions reductions across all scopes, unveils new SBTi targets

Almost three quarters (73%) of Mondelez’ carbon footprint comes from raw materials, with cocoa and dairy as the main culprits.
2 min read
Apr
15
‘No change has been made’: SBTi clarifies carbon offset position amid backlash

‘No change has been made’: SBTi clarifies carbon offset position amid backlash

Its own staff has called for those responsible for the “concern, confusion and damaged trust” to be held accountable.
2 min read