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- In June 2025, TotalEnergies, a leading global oil and gas company, will appear before a Paris civil court facing accusations of deceptive climate-related advertising.
- The case arises from a lawsuit filed in March 2022 by three environmental organizations, who charge TotalEnergies with engaging in deceptive commercial practices related to its claims of achieving carbon neutrality.
- Beginning in May 2021, TotalEnergies promoted its ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and highlighted natural gas as the fossil fuel that produces fewer greenhouse gases compared to others, despite ongoing discussions about its environmental effects.
- TotalEnergies rejects the accusations, maintaining that its contribution to the shift toward cleaner energy is credible and supported by verifiable evidence, while the court is set to determine the legality of promoting gas as a key component in this transition.
- This unprecedented French case could set important legal precedents on corporate climate pledges, following similar 2024 rulings against European airlines for misleading environmental claims.
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France's TotalEnergies to face court in June in 'greenwashing' case
TotalEnergies will face a Paris civil court in June over allegations it made false advertisements about its climate pledges -- an unprecedented case in France against a major fossil fuel company, activists said Friday.
The Sincerity of TotalEnergies' "Climate Strategy" Before the Courts, a First in France
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TotalEnergies Braces for Court Battle in June Amidst ‘Greenwashing’ Accusations
Legal Battle: TotalEnergies Faces Court Over Environmental Misrepresentation Claims TotalEnergies, the prominent French energy giant, is set to appear in court this June amid serious allegations of ‘greenwashing.’ This significant legal case has garnered widespread attention as it centers on claims that the company has misrepresented its environmental commitments while simultaneously engaging in practices that [...]
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