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.
Aug
27
New Verra-approved tool uses AI to measure soil carbon in agricultural projects

New Verra-approved tool uses AI to measure soil carbon in agricultural projects

Several firms have committed to implementing this tool, including Bayer, rTek, Anthesis, and Cool Path.
2 min read
Aug
26
Investment in renewables hits record US$386 billion

Investment in renewables hits record US$386 billion

"Investors and developers are rethinking capital allocation and putting their money where project returns are strongest."
2 min read
Aug
26
People are the ‘blind spot’ in companies’ supply chain sustainability strategies: WRI

People are the ‘blind spot’ in companies’ supply chain sustainability strategies: WRI

“If you are building a supply chain for the future, you can’t just cut emissions — you have to factor in the billions of people doing the work."
2 min read
Aug
26
Colliers Canada names Head of Sustainability and ESG

Colliers Canada names Head of Sustainability and ESG

Ali Hoss was previously Chief Sustainability Officer at Triovest, which was acquired by Colliers in 2025.
1 min read
Aug
25
Westpac promotes sustainability lead to Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer

Westpac promotes sustainability lead to Deputy CSO

The Australian bank recently poached BHP’s former CSO Fiona Wild to take the helm of its sustainability strategy.
1 min read
Aug
25
Major brands join forces to protect Indonesia biodiversity-rich area from deforestation

Major brands join forces to protect Indonesia biodiversity-rich area from deforestation

Aceh is home to endangered elephants, tigers, rhinos, and orangutans.
2 min read
Aug
22
Google shares AI power, water and emissions data for the first time

Google shares AI power, water and emissions data for the first time

Are the tech giant's calculations reliable?
2 min read
Aug
22
What the EU-US trade agreement means for sustainability rules

What the EU-US trade agreement means for sustainability rules

The deal is likely to affect CSDDD, CSRD and CBAM implementation.
2 min read
Aug
21
Coalition launches to scale up marine carbon dioxide removals

Coalition launches to scale up marine carbon dioxide removals

"We're bringing together innovators, scientists, and policy leaders to ensure the field grows with environmental integrity."
2 min read
Aug
21
Is the financial sector really moving away from fossil fuels?

Is the financial sector really moving away from fossil fuels?

“The reality is that the economics are not in favour of more oil and gas production."
2 min read