Shell has successfully appealed against a landmark ruling that required the oil giant to accelerate its greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts. The Hague court stated that while Shell has an obligation to mitigate emissions to combat climate change, it overturned a previous lower court’s order demanding a 45% reduction by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. This decision comes amid rising oil and gas prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, prompting a shift in focus for governments and shareholders. Advocates like Friends of the Earth Netherlands vow to continue holding major polluters accountable.