SHELL CLIMATE RULING OVERTURNED IN DUTCH COURT

In 2021 , the Hague District Court mandated that Shell align its emissions with the Paris Agreement ’ s objectives across all three scopes of emissions . However , in November 2024 , the decision was reversed by the Dutch Court of Appeal . “ We are pleased with the court ’ s decision , which we believe is the right one for the global energy transition , the Netherlands and our company ,” says Wael Sawan , CEO at Shell .

WHY IS THE US ENERGY SECTOR AT HIGH RISK OF SUPPLY CHAIN ATTACKS ?

Recent findings from KPMG and Security Scorecard have pinpointed the energy sector in the US as particularly vulnerable to supply chain cyber-attacks . “ The fact is , most energy companies are now software companies that deliver energy to their customers via their software and technology ,” says Scott Johnson , VP of Product Management at Black Duck .

US ELECTION 2024 : PIVOTAL MOMENT FOR GREEN ENERGY POLICY

November saw millions across the US vote in the Presidential Election . Amid warnings from the United Nations that the world is off track for 2050 net-zero goals , the outcome of the 2024 presidential race could significantly impact the global fight against climate change . UN Secretary General António Guterres says : “ 2024 is the year that half of humanity goes to the polls – and all of humanity will be affected .”

14 December 2024