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
06
Businesses warn of added costs and loss of trust if EUDR is delayed again

Businesses warn of added costs and loss of trust if EUDR is delayed again

"Companies need to know what to prepare for, and by when."
2 min read
Oct
03
Net Zero Banking Alliance closes down after mass exodus

Net Zero Banking Alliance closes down after mass exodus

“It’s bitterly disappointing to see the biggest banks in the world vote to step away from accountability."
2 min read
Oct
03
UK retailers likely to pass on EPR-linked costs to consumers

UK retailers likely to pass on EPR-linked costs to consumers

"Unless funds are spent transparently and effectively, EPR threatens to just be another burden."
2 min read
Oct
03
Sustainable companies consistently outperform S&P500: report

Sustainable companies consistently outperform S&P 500: report

Firms listed in the 100 Best Corporate Citizen ranking multiple times saw returns up to 14% higher than the S&P benchmark.
2 min read
Oct
02
Driving value from sustainability data

Driving value from sustainability data

A CSO Futures Sustainability Leaders Community event.
1 min read
Oct
02
Former Nike CSO Jaycee Pribulsky joins asset manager Apollo

Former Nike CSO Jaycee Pribulsky joins asset manager Apollo

She succeeds Dave Stangis, who served as Apollo’s first Chief Sustainability Officer since 2021.
2 min read
Oct
02
English farmers are raising less livestock – and it has proven climate benefits

English farmers are raising less livestock – and it has proven climate benefits

Registered cattle numbers are down 30%, while sheep and lamb numbers dropped by more than 40% since 2010.
2 min read
Oct
02
Access Bookings ESG Director Adam Hall on shifting the business travel mindset for sustainability

Access Bookings ESG Director Adam Hall on shifting the business travel mindset for sustainability

And why hotel sustainability data is a "new science".
5 min read
Oct
01
SBTi creates target setting e-learning academy and expert register

SBTi creates target setting e-learning academy and expert register

"Access to skills is a common barrier to target-setting."
2 min read
Oct
01
Is there really a recession in sustainability recruitment?

Is there really a recession in sustainability recruitment?

An exclusive CSO Futures senior sustainability recruitment report.
6 min read