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
22
Consumer goods firms standardise supplier sustainability targets

Consumer goods firms standardise supplier sustainability targets

The targets cover emissions disclosures and mitigation, renewables, deforestation and regenerative agriculture.
2 min read
Nov
21
COP29 yet to deliver on climate finance deal commitments

COP29 yet to deliver on climate finance deal commitments

A COP29 news roundup, a conversation with GM’s recently retired Chief Sustainability Officer, and your last chance to join our exclusive nature event.
4 min read
Nov
21
GM’s retired Chief Sustainability Officer Kristen Siemen shares proudest moments

GM’s retired Chief Sustainability Officer Kristen Siemen shares proudest moments

Siemen has been substituted by Kathi Walker as interim CSO while the company searches for a permanent replacement.
2 min read
Nov
21
One day before COP29 closure, climate finance deal still ‘glaringly incomplete’

One day before COP29 closure, climate finance deal still ‘glaringly incomplete’

The latest NCQG draft proposes “two vastly different options" for its design – and still lacks a specific figure.
3 min read
Nov
20
‘Fossil fuel business model’ remains pervasive around the world: report

‘Fossil fuel business model’ remains pervasive: CCPI report

Too many governments continue to support fossil fuel developments.
2 min read
Nov
20
COP29: Climate resilience gets growing support – but insufficient funds

COP29: Climate resilience gets growing support – but insufficient funds

This year's record-low donations to the Adaptation Fund could be linked to negotiations around the new collective quantified goal.
2 min read
Nov
19
ISSB publishes new guide on identifying and disclosing sustainability-related risks

ISSB publishes new guide on identifying and disclosing sustainability-related risks

Recent data suggests that companies still largely underestimate their sustainability-related risks.
1 min read
Nov
19
Starbucks poaches new Chief Sustainability Officer from Mars Petcare

Starbucks poaches new Chief Sustainability Officer from Mars Petcare

Marika McCauley Sine takes the CSO role at Starbucks as Michael Kobori has announced his retirement.
2 min read
Nov
18
Climate leaders call for overhaul of COP governance

Climate leaders call for overhaul of COP governance

"COPs should exclude countries and companies who do not support the phase out of fossil fuels."
3 min read
Nov
18
Most sustainability leaders don’t believe they will achieve net zero: Survey

Most sustainability leaders don’t believe they will achieve net zero: Survey

Budget and resource constraints are listed as top obstacles.
2 min read