French Oil Major Failed to Fulfill ‘Vigilance’ Duty on Climate, Paris Court Rules

A Paris court has determined that TotalEnergies, a leading French oil company, didn't meet its "vigilance" duty concerning climate change by not accounting for the full scope of its greenhouse gas emissions, including those from customers using its products. This ruling underscores the growing legal pressure on major corporations to consider their entire supply chain's environmental impact, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive climate action. Such decisions could reshape corporate accountability and push other companies to adopt more rigorous environmental practices to avoid similar legal repercussions.