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.
Dec
05
Mars calls for policy backing on regenerative agriculture as UK farmers face £800mn losses

Mars calls for policy backing on regenerative agriculture as UK farmers face £800mn losses

"We don't worry so much about drought as water holding capacity is much improved."
2 min read
Dec
05
Most businesses see sustainability as commercial opportunity: HSBC survey

Most businesses see sustainability as commercial opportunity: HSBC survey

“In 2025, sustainability strategy became business strategy."
2 min read
Dec
04
Plastic pollution on path to more than double in the next 15 years

Plastic pollution on path to more than double in the next 15 years

Plastic-related emissions will also grow by 58% as production continues to ramp up.
2 min read
Dec
04
Green economy to generate US$7tn by 2030: Report

Green economy to generate US$7tn by 2030: Report

"The green transition continues to be one of the biggest growth opportunities of our time."
2 min read
Dec
03
Data, practicality and resilience: Chief Sustainability Officers share 2026 predictions

Data, practicality and resilience: Chief Sustainability Officers share 2026 predictions

With regulation taking a backseat next year, the focus will be on efficient reporting, resilience and local action.
6 min read
Dec
02
Balancing passion and pragmatism: How sustainability leaders are preparing for 2026

Balancing passion and pragmatism: How sustainability leaders are preparing for 2026

Lessons from CSO Futures' webinar on what CSOs should expect next year.
6 min read
Dec
01
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to regulate ESG rating providers

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority to regulate ESG rating providers

"This will enhance the UK’s reputation as a global sustainable finance hub."
2 min read
Dec
01
Fashion sector shares open-source blueprint for suppliers to reach ‘near net zero’

Fashion sector shares open-source blueprint for suppliers to reach ‘near net zero’

“We are systematically dismantling the biggest barrier to decarbonisation: the lack of a clear, implementable ‘how-to.’"
2 min read
Nov
28
EU Ombudsman concludes ‘maladministration’ in Commission’s sustainability Omnibus

EU Ombudsman slams ‘maladministration’ in Commission’s sustainability Omnibus

"Future simplification packages can now be challenged on process grounds."
2 min read
Nov
28
Law firm Clyde & Co makes carbon credits a balance sheet asset in innovative deal

Law firm Clyde & Co makes carbon credits a balance sheet asset in innovative deal

"For the first time, sustainability professionals can confidently walk into the CFO's office with an investment proposal, not an expense request."
2 min read
Nov
27
From compliance to value: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on how sustainability leaders can prepare for 2026

From compliance to value: Watch CSO Futures' webinar on how sustainability leaders can prepare for 2026

The webinar is now available on replay for CSO Futures subscribers.
1 min read
Nov
27
UK lays out North Sea oil and gas phase-out plans

UK lays out North Sea oil and gas phase-out plans

"The beginning of the end of oil and gas in this country."
2 min read