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Shell Wins Appeal, Avoids Stricter Emission Cuts
The Hague Court of Appeal overturned a ruling that forced Shell to significantly cut emissions, allowing the company to decide how to reduce its carbon footprint.
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Frans Everts
- What are Milieudefensie's plans following the court's decision?
- Milieudefensie, the Dutch environmental organization that initiated the lawsuit, plans to target other companies like ING, KLM, Unilever, and ABN Amro for similar emission reduction demands. This decision represents a setback for Milieudefensie's efforts to hold corporations accountable for climate change.
- What was the outcome of the appeal in the Shell climate change lawsuit?
- The Hague Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Shell, overturning a 2021 ruling that mandated a 45% emission reduction by 2030. The court stated Shell can choose how to reduce emissions, deeming it illogical to impose stricter standards than on other energy producers.
- What were the key arguments used by the Hague Court of Appeal in its decision?
- The court's decision allows Shell to determine its own approach to CO2 reduction, rejecting the previous ruling's 45% reduction target. While acknowledging Shell's responsibility in climate change, the court found that imposing a specific reduction method is impractical.
- What is the projected reduction in Shell's CO2 emissions according to the court?
- The appeal court's ruling was based on the argument that it's illogical to hold Shell to higher emission reduction standards than other energy producers. The court projected Shell will likely reduce emissions by 50% by 2030, but this is a prediction, not a mandated target.
- What was the court's reasoning behind rejecting Milieudefensie's argument regarding Shell's sales of gas and oil?
- The judges stated that Shell's products have contributed to climate change, but they believe it is not effective for Shell to stop selling gas and oil to other producers, as this would not guarantee a reduction in the overall consumption of fossil fuels.