Shell has successfully appealed a crucial climate ruling in the Netherlands that mandated a 45% reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The Hague appeals court found that Shell was already making progress towards its emissions targets, questioning the efficacy of further demands related to product use emissions. While the court acknowledged the company’s obligation to reduce its greenhouse gases to combat global warming, it concluded that the initial ruling was unjustified, potentially reshaping corporate accountability in climate action.