Shell v Milieudefensie: European Climate Case & Regulatory Backdrop

In this episode, Rhys Davies (Kirkland & Ellis International LLP) joins Natalia Urzola (SJD Candidate, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University) to discuss the Court of Appeal's decision in The Hague, Netherlands, in Shell v. Milieudefensie. The court determined that while Shell has obligations to reduce its scope 3 emissions, it is not required to meet a specific reduction target. The podcast explores this ruling in the context of existing and upcoming EU regulatory frameworks, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. It also compares these EU requirements with climate-related regulations in other jurisdictions and examines the broader implications for global businesses. Join Rhys Davies and an expert panel at the ABA CLE Webinar, "Corporate Climate Reporting Requirements: A Fast-Changing Landscape," on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM CST. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of corporate climate reporting. Register here: Corporate Climate Reporting Requirements: A Fast-Changing Landscape