Shell and Greenpeace have reached a settlement regarding a maritime protest that occurred nearly two years ago, during which climate activists occupied a Shell ship for thirteen days. Greenpeace will pay £300,000, which will go to the Royal National Lifeboat…
A Dutch appeals court has overturned a landmark 2021 ruling that mandated oil giant Shell to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030. Climate advocacy groups, including ‘Notre Affaire à tous,’ expressed disappointment, emphasizing that the initial ruling…
A Dutch appeals court has overturned a previous ruling requiring Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030. Although the court acknowledged Shell’s responsibility for greenhouse gases, it emphasized that generalized reduction targets may not effectively combat climate…
In a significant ruling, Shell has successfully overturned a previous court order requiring the company to cut its carbon emissions by 45%. The Dutch appeals court stated it could not determine a specific reduction benchmark, despite acknowledging Shell’s responsibility to…
A Dutch court has overturned a significant ruling requiring Shell to reduce global carbon dioxide emissions by 45% by 2030. While the initial judgment aimed to hold the oil giant accountable for its environmental impact, the court’s decision is legally…
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…
Milieudefensie expressed disappointment after losing its appeal against Shell regarding climate change obligations. The court highlighted the challenges of enforcing specific CO2 reduction percentages for the oil giant, underscoring that such rulings may not significantly impact emissions if alternative operators…
A Dutch court in The Hague has overturned a previous ruling mandating Shell to cut its CO₂ emissions by 45% from 2019 levels, marking a significant victory for the oil and gas giant. The court stated that while Shell has…
In a significant ruling, Shell has successfully appealed against a previous court order mandating a 45% reduction in carbon emissions, deemed a major setback for environmental advocates including Friends of the Earth Netherlands. The appeals court acknowledged that while Shell…
In a significant legal victory for Shell, a Dutch court in The Hague has overturned a previous ruling that mandated the oil giant to cut its CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. The 2021 ruling had…
Shell has successfully appealed a crucial climate ruling in the Netherlands that mandated a 45% reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The Hague appeals court found that Shell was already making progress towards its emissions targets, questioning the…
In a significant decision, the court in The Hague has overturned a previous ruling requiring Shell to intensify efforts to reduce the emissions of harmful substances. This development signals a easing of the legal pressures on the oil giant regarding…
