Dutch Court Orders Royal Dutch Shell to Cut Emissions by 45% by 2030

environment · 2021-05-26 · The Hague, Netherlands

A Dutch court ruled that Royal Dutch Shell must reduce its global carbon dioxide emissions by 45% by 2030, including emissions from the use of its products. The ruling was based on Dutch law and the European Convention on Human Rights, linking it to the Paris Climate Agreement goals.

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• “Last Wednesday a Dutch court ruled that Royal Dutch Shell... must cut its global carbon dioxide emissions by 45% by 2030.” — The Islands Grapevine – June 3rd, 2021 (June 3rd, 2021)

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