A Dutch court prepares to hear Shell's appeal against a significant climate ruling, as the oil giant faces scrutiny over greenhouse gas emissions and legal responsibilities.
A Dutch court prepares to hear Shell's appeal against a significant climate ruling, as the oil giant faces scrutiny over greenhouse gas emissions and legal responsibilities.The court plans four days of hearings for the appeal this month, with a verdict expected in the latter half of the year. / Photo: AP Archive
The order related both to Shell's own emissions and those caused by the buyers and users of its products. It came amid rising pressure on energy companies from investors, activists and governments to shift away from fossil fuels and rapidly ramp up investment in renewables. "By focusing on one company, and only on the supply of energy rather than the demand for it, we believe the ruling is ineffective and even counterproductive in addressing climate change."Friends of the Earth Netherlands, which brought the case, said it was confident heading into the appeal.
The company in its statement before the appeal said it was"not ignoring" the court order, pointing out its $10-15 billion investments in low-carbon energy solutions between 2023 and the end of 2025.
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