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Total and Other Major Polluters Face Climate Obligations Under French Law

25 Haziran 2026France 24

Justine Ripoll, Campaign Manager for the NGO 'Notre Affaire à Tous', discusses the climate litigation case against Total Energy. She emphasizes that such legal actions are not merely symbolic but serve to clarify corporate responsibilities under climate law.
Ripoll advocates for the allocation of the remaining carbon budget based on social needs rather than commercial interests, highlighting the growing recognition of legal obligations for companies contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
The case against Total Energy is part of a broader trend where NGOs are increasingly using legal avenues to hold corporations accountable for their environmental impact. This reflects a growing public and legal recognition that businesses must play a role in addressing climate change, moving beyond mere compliance t…
Ripoll's perspective marks a significant shift in the dialogue surrounding corporate accountability for climate change. By framing climate litigation as a governance mechanism, she challenges the traditional view that places the onus solely on governments.

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