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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.
Nov
13
European Parliament adopts Omnibus package that further dilutes CSDDD

European Parliament adopts Omnibus package that further dilutes CSDDD

MEPs have voted to delete the CSDDD obligation for companies to adopt a climate transition plan.
2 min read
Nov
13
2035 NDCs so far ‘make no difference’ to global warming outlook

2035 NDCs so far ‘make no difference’ to global warming outlook

The emissions gap to a 1.5°C future is expected to grow by 2 billion tonnes from 2030 to 2035.
3 min read
Nov
13
World Energy Outlook: Action needed to reduce critical minerals concentration risks

World Energy Outlook: Action needed to reduce critical minerals concentration risks

"A single country is the dominant refiner for 19 out of 20 energy-related strategic minerals.”
2 min read
Nov
12
WBCSD launches protocol to guide companies through circular economy transition

WBCSD launches protocol to guide companies through circular economy transition

"GCP1.0 offers a clear and unified approach to set ambitious and adequate goals for circularity."
2 min read
Nov
12
EcoOnline’s David Picton on the benefit of linking safety and sustainability in corporate strategies

EcoOnline’s David Picton on the benefit of linking safety and sustainability in corporate strategies

"Data across safety and sustainability quite often goes through to the heart of working conditions and labour standards."
4 min read
Nov
11
Unilever, Ingka Group and others call for stronger government ambition at COP30

Unilever, Ingka Group and others call for stronger government ambition at COP30

"Now is the moment when bolder national ambition can minimise the likelihood of the worst climate scenarios."
2 min read
Nov
11
Environmental impact of an AI query: A definitive directory

What's the environmental impact of an AI query? A definitive directory

All the energy, water and emissions data shared by Big Tech and nonprofits to date.
5 min read
Nov
10
COP30 starts with launch of TFFF and pledge to quadruple sustainable fuels

COP30 starts with launch of TFFF and pledge to quadruple sustainable fuels

Environmentalists worry the development of biofuels may jeopardise food system sustainability.
2 min read
Nov
10
ISSB starts standard-setting process for nature disclosures as 700+ companies adopt TNFD framework

ISSB starts standard-setting process for nature disclosures as 700+ companies adopt TNFD framework

TNFD is expected to stop its technical work in 2027.
2 min read
Nov
07
TNFD shares recommendations to improve nature data and launch NDPF

TNFD shares recommendations to improve nature data and launch NDPF

The taskforce has laid out a financing and governance blueprint for the Nature Data Public Facility.
2 min read
Nov
07
‘Profoundly irresponsible’: HSBC updates climate transition plan with looser sector-specific targets

‘Profoundly irresponsible’: HSBC updates climate transition plan with looser sector-specific targets

The bank has changed sector-specific financed emissions targets from fixed targets to ranges.
2 min read
Nov
06
SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

SBTi unveils second draft of Corporate Net Zero Standard update

The updates are meant to reinforce scientific integrity while improving clarity, actionability, and usability.
2 min read