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.
Jun
20
EPP calls for European Commission to scrap Green Claims Directive

European Commission intends to withdraw Green Claims Directive

The European Parliament's largest party EPP asked the Commission to kill the Directive this week.
1 min read
Jun
20
EFRAG outlines plans to cut ESRS data points by 50%

EFRAG outlines plans to cut ESRS data points by 50%

EFRAG has identified five levers to reduce the reporting burden on companies.
2 min read
Jun
20
Bank financing to fossil fuels grows for the first time since 2021

Bank financing to fossil fuels grows for the first time since 2021

"Only rapid and robust binding government regulation and oversight can make banks change course."
2 min read
Jun
19
Circularity, supplier engagement and the ‘elephant in the room’ of sustainable procurement

Circularity, supplier engagement and the ‘elephant in the room’ of sustainable procurement

EPR policies may be insufficient on their own.
4 min read
Jun
19
Geopolitical tensions jeopardise building energy transition momentum: WEF

Geopolitical tensions risk disrupting energy transition momentum: WEF

"Public funds may be redirected to near-term economic stabilisation, defence or social priorities."
2 min read
Jun
18
2025 guide to enterprise sustainability software (with prices)

2025 guide to enterprise sustainability software (with prices)

Breaking down the main types of enterprise sustainability software in 2025, top players and indicative prices.
6 min read
Jun
18
Interface shakes up sustainability governance

Interface shakes up sustainability governance

The firm's Chief Innovation and Sustainability Officer role has been eliminated and its Head of Global Sustainability Strategy promoted.
2 min read
Jun
17
The Crown Estate announces £400mn investment in offshore wind supply chain

The Crown Estate announces £400mn investment in offshore wind supply chain

Insufficient supply chain capacity is a key constraint limiting the development of further offshore wind in the UK.
2 min read
Jun
17
Pentair restructures governance and eliminates CSO position

Pentair restructures governance and eliminates CSO position

The sustainability team now reports to Chief Technology Officer Philip Rolchigo.
2 min read
Jun
17
SBTi invites companies to pilot draft Net Zero Standard V2

SBTi invites companies to pilot draft Net Zero Standard V2

A pilot survey is running until August 15.
2 min read