Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:26am on 12 Nov 2024,Tuesday International
Dutch appeals court reverses landmark climate ruling against Shell, overturning a 2021 decision requiring the oil giant to cut carbon emissions by 45%. The court acknowledged Shell's obligation to limit emissions but ruled it couldn't establish a "social standard of care" for specific reductions. The decision comes as climate talks commence in Azerbaijan. Shell welcomed the verdict, while Friends of the Earth Netherlands called it a setback. The environmental group can appeal to the Supreme Court, potentially delaying a final verdict for years. The case's outcome has significant implications for corporate climate responsibility and Paris Agreement compliance.
