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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.
Oct
10
CSO Futures Weekly - Scientists and CEOs agree: climate action doesn’t go far enough

Scientists and CEOs agree: climate action doesn’t go far enough - CSO Futures Weekly

The climate crisis is bringing some consensus between the two spheres – but one fundamental disagreement remains.
3 min read
Oct
10
CEO alliance joins calls to accelerate global climate ambition

CEO alliance joins calls to accelerate global climate ambition

Recommendations include expanding the use of carbon pricing and supporting high-integrity voluntary carbon markets.
2 min read
Oct
10
Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak

Climate scientists warn about ‘perilous times’ ahead despite imminent emissions peak

Current policies put us on track for approximately 2.7°C peak warming by 2100.
3 min read
Oct
09
Yum! Brands’ ‘unstoppable growth’ strategy is hindering its climate performance

Yum! Brands’ ‘unstoppable growth’ strategy is hindering its climate performance

The KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza hut owner saw Scope 2 (market-based) emissions ump 150% last year.
2 min read
Oct
09
BHP launches India green steel collaboration

BHP launches India green steel collaboration amidst challenging economics

Green steelmaking remains far more expensive than traditional production processes.
2 min read
Oct
09
Banks remain too open to coal and fossil fuel financing: TPI report

Banks remain too open to coal and fossil fuel financing: TPI report

Banks’ climate targets are estimated to cover less than 22% of their total revenues.
3 min read
Oct
08
Genus Capital Management announces new Chief Sustainability Officer

Genus Capital Management announces new Chief Sustainability Officer

Stephanie Tsui will succeed Mike Thiessen in the role.
2 min read
Oct
08
Apparel brands will soon be mandated to recycle used clothes in California

Apparel brands will soon be mandated to recycle used clothes in California

Non-compliance could lead to fines of up to US$50,000 per day for intentional violations.
2 min read
Oct
07
Teck Resources gets second Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer in two months

Teck Resources gets second Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer in two months

While Charlene Ripley was an internal hire, her replacement Lyndon Arnall joins from BHP.
2 min read
Oct
07
New CSO and new climate targets for food group Midsona

New CSO and new climate targets for food group Midsona

Beatrice Perlam Ewert has taken on the CSO role after nearly two years working as the group’s Nordic Sustainability Manager.
2 min read