Harro van Asselt

Hatton Professor of Climate Law, University of Cambridge

Shell Pernis Refinery

Shell’s legal victory is disappointing – but this is not the end for corporate climate litigation

While the ruling on Shell’s appeal might undermine other lawsuits asking courts to set company-specific emission reduction targets, the affirmation by the appeals court of a general obligation for companies to reduce emissions offers plenty of room for further litigation against companies.

November 18, 2024