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Shell Must Cut Emissions After All, Dutch Court Rules

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Landmark Ruling Could Have Major Impact on Climate Policy

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The Hague, Netherlands

** A Dutch court has ordered oil and gas giant Shell to slash its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, in a landmark ruling that could have major implications for climate policy worldwide. The decision, handed down by the District Court of The Hague on May 26, 2023, is the first time a court has ordered a private company to reduce its emissions in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change. The ruling was brought by a group of environmental organizations, including Friends of the Earth Netherlands, Greenpeace, and Milieudefensie. The groups argued that Shell's emissions were contributing to climate change and that the company had a duty of care to reduce them. Shell argued that it was not responsible for the emissions of its customers and that it was already taking steps to reduce its own emissions. However, the court rejected these arguments, ruling that Shell had a responsibility to take action on climate change and that its current plans were not sufficient. The ruling is a major victory for climate activists and could have a significant impact on corporate climate policy. It sends a clear message to companies that they must take action to reduce their emissions and that they can be held legally liable for their contribution to climate change. The ruling is also a major setback for Shell, which has been facing increasing pressure from investors and governments to reduce its emissions. The company has said that it will appeal the ruling, but it is unclear whether it will be successful. The ruling is likely to have a ripple effect across the oil and gas industry and could lead to other companies being sued for their emissions. It could also lead to governments taking more aggressive action to reduce emissions from the industry. The ruling is a major step forward in the fight against climate change and could help to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future.