Paris Court Rejects Bid to Block TotalEnergies Oil and Gas Projects

The court’s decision clarified that the French duty of vigilance law does not hold corporations accountable for the global climate risks stemming from all historical human activity. While the ruling serves as a significant legal victory for the firm, it mandates that TotalEnergies must now integrate Scope 3 emissions—those produced by its customers—into its future vigilance plans.

TotalEnergies has signaled its intent to comply by incorporating data from its sustainability reports to track the transition of its energy mix. The company points to a 28% reduction in operational emissions since 2015 and maintains that further progress depends on consumer choices, such as the adoption of electric vehicles and biofuels. Management is currently evaluating the next steps to align its reporting with the court’s requirements while continuing its current decarbonization trajectory.