French oil giant Total sued for ‘climate inaction’
French oil group Total is responsible for 1% of the world’s CO2 emissions and failing to respect its so-called ‘corporate duty of vigilance’ say activists.
FrenchFrench oil group Total is responsible for 1% of the world’s CO2 emissions and failing to respect its so-called ‘corporate duty of vigilance’, according to a group of plaintiffs representing 14 local authorities and four NGOs who are bringing a case against the giant, reports EURACTIV France.
Fourteen French cities, public establishment Est Ensemble and four NGOs, including Greenpeace and French law association Sherpa, are filing a complaint against the oil company for “climate inaction”.
This is the first time in France that a company has been accused of such an offence. However, it remains to be seen whether this will be recognised under the law, which is not necessarily guaranteed.
