Paris Court Rejects Most Greenwashing Allegations Against TotalEnergies

A Paris court largely dismissed greenwashing allegations against TotalEnergies, asserting that its communications regarding carbon neutrality did not mislead consumers, impacting the debate on fossil fuel companies environmental claims.

• The Paris Judicial Court ruled that most greenwashing claims against TotalEnergies were unfounded, affirming that the companys environmental communications were not misleading to consumers.
• The court ordered TotalEnergies French affiliate to remove specific content from its website that related to its carbon neutrality ambitions, reflecting ongoing scrutiny over fossil fuel messaging.
• Non-governmental organization Friends of the Earth spearheaded the allegations, highlighting the tension between energy transition efforts and the realities of petroleum reliance in France.