The Paris Appeals Court has issued its inaugural decisions under France’s 2017 corporate due diligence law, determining that major energy companies TotalEnergies and EDF must face legal actions brought by non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The court’s procedural rulings signal a significant step in holding corporations accountable for their environmental and social impacts. This development underscores the growing influence and judicial recognition of NGO-led efforts to enforce corporate responsibility on climate issues.
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