What does Dutch pollution ruling against Shell mean for likes of Sasol + Eskom?
26 May 2021 7:00 PM
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Shell's been ordered to make huge global carbon emission cuts amid a growing number of such cases being brought around the world.
A court has ruled that Royal Dutch Shell has to cut its global carbon emissions by 45% by the end of 2030, compared to 2019 levels.
The case was brought in the Hague District Court by climate activism groups.
It's reported that the oil giant is expecting to appeal the ruling as it is already âinvesting billions of dollars in low-carbon energy".
Will the ruling set a precedent for other international companies responsible for pollution?