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.
Oct
10
Think tank decries CCUS as ‘new kind of greenwash’

Think tank decries CCUS as ‘new kind of greenwash’

"Waiting for breakthroughs that may never arrive can disincentivise short-term investment and investigation of nascent technologies."
2 min read
Oct
10
CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider - October 9 summary notes

CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community Insider - October 9 summary notes

4 min read
Oct
10
CSRD and CSDDD: What’s in the new Omnibus proposal to be voted on next week?

CSRD and CSDDD: What’s in the new Omnibus proposal to be voted on next week?

“The final outcome feels less like consensus and more like capitulation."
3 min read
Oct
09
Kathy Ryan leaves M&G after two years as CSO

Kathy Ryan leaves M&G after two years as CSO

M&G declined to confirm whether it would seek a replacement or eliminate the CSO position.
2 min read
Oct
09
What is mining doing to not become the new fossil fuels?

What is mining doing to not become the new fossil fuels?

The sector is reducing emissions, but much larger issues are looming.
6 min read
Oct
08
Energy transition slows in the US – but rest of the world maintains momentum

Energy transition slows in the US – but rest of the world maintains momentum

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C without a temporary overshoot is no longer possible.
2 min read
Oct
08
Ahold Delhaize’s Daniella Vega on placing health at the heart of food sustainability

Ahold Delhaize’s Daniella Vega on placing health at the heart of food sustainability

“This transition is inevitable, so the question is, do we want to be part of that change, or do we want it to happen to us?”
5 min read
Oct
08
VF Corp meets recycled polyester target early, shares sustainable materials progress

VF Corp meets recycled polyester target early, shares sustainable materials progress

The firm has traced 61% of its key materials all the way from Tier 1 to Tier 5 suppliers.
2 min read
Oct
07
Ralph Lauren retires 2040 net zero goal to focus on near-term reductions

Ralph Lauren retires 2040 net zero goal to focus on near-term reductions

Ralph Lauren decreased absolute emissions by 34% in 2025 compared to its 2020 baseline.
2 min read
Oct
07
Renewable power capacity expected to more than double by 2030

Renewable power capacity expected to more than double by 2030

"Policymakers need to pay close attention to supply chain security and grid integration challenges.”
2 min read