A Dutch court has ordered Royal Dutch Shell to drastically deepen planned greenhouse gas emissions, in a landmark ruling that could trigger legal action against energy companies around the world.
Shell said it was “disappointed” and plans to appeal the ruling, which comes amid rising pressure on energy companies from investors, activists and governments to shift away from fossil fuels and rapidly ramp up investment in renewables.
Judge Larisa Alwin read out a ruling at a court room in The Hague, ordering Shell (RDSa.L) to reduce its planet warming carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 from 2019 levels.