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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.
Mar
05
Carmakers welcome EU delay on emissions reduction targets

Carmakers welcome proposed EU delay on emissions reduction targets

Automakers had been increasingly worried about the upcoming requirement to reduce vehicle emissions by 15%.
2 min read
Mar
05
Wells Fargo drops net zero target in ‘cowardly and shortsighted’ move

Wells Fargo drops net zero target in ‘cowardly and shortsighted’ move

“Investors expect banks to mitigate risk, not accelerate it.”
2 min read
Mar
04
Linkedin Global Sustainability Director quits after 7 months over 'values'

Linkedin Global Sustainability Director quits after 7 months over 'values'

“Real sustainability isn’t a marketing campaign or a compliance checkbox."
2 min read
Mar
04
I Squared Capital names first Head of Sustainability

I Squared Capital names first Head of Sustainability

"Ben’s expertise and leadership will further enhance our overall efforts to create long-term value for our stakeholders.”
1 min read
Mar
04
The EU’s Omnibus Proposal: A Reckless Retreat from Sustainability

The EU’s Omnibus Proposal: A Reckless Retreat from Sustainability

"We needed to use the stick, not just the carrot, to push companies towards more sustainable corporate behaviour."
3 min read
Mar
04

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Mar
03
McCain steps up regenerative agriculture efforts

McCain steps up regenerative agriculture efforts

The brand's 'regen fries' campaign aims to educate consumers on sustainable farming.
2 min read
Mar
03
Crown Agents Bank Head of ESG Charlie Bronks: ‘You can’t make money from sustainability unless you have it embedded at the core’

Crown Agents Bank Head of ESG Charlie Bronks: ‘You can’t make money from sustainability unless you have it embedded at the core’

Bronks has made it her 2025 priority to “focus on the commercial link”.
3 min read
Feb
28
EU Clean Industrial Deal sparks mixed reactions

EU Clean Industrial Deal sparks mixed reactions

“Although it is certainly industrial, it is far from clean.”
2 min read
Feb
28
Climate experts predict net zero delay, but remain optimistic

Climate experts predict net zero delay, but remain optimistic

The IPR 2025 Transition Forecast suggests a 67% probability of limiting global warming to 2°C or below.
2 min read