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TotalEnergies Misled on Climate Claims, Court Rules

10/29/2025

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The Paris court ruled TotalEnergies misled consumers about its climate commitments and ordered removal of misleading statements from its website.
The lawsuit was filed by NGOs including Greenpeace France, challenging claims of leadership in the energy transition and carbon neutrality by 2050.
The court upheld some claims but dismissed others about rebranding and promotion of natural gas.
TotalEnergies will not appeal and must pay €8,000 in moral damages to NGOs.

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The Paris court ruled TotalEnergies misled consumers about its climate commitments and ordered removal of misleading statements from its website.
The lawsuit was filed by NGOs including Greenpeace France, challenging claims of leadership in the energy transition and carbon neutrality by 2050.
The court upheld some claims but dismissed others about rebranding and promotion of natural gas.
TotalEnergies will not appeal and must pay €8,000 in moral damages to NGOs.