The Dutch Supreme Court is hearing a case brought by Milieudefensie to determine if Shell can be legally forced to meet specific carbon emission reduction targets. This follows a series of conflicting lower court rulings on whether corporate entities should be held to binding climate goals. Shell argues that emission regulations should be handled by governments rather than courts to ensure consistency and flexibility. The final ruling is expected in the first half of next year and could set a major precedent for corporate climate accountability.
