Overview
- Judges found that promotional statements implying net‑zero emissions by 2050 could be achieved alongside increased oil and gas production misled consumers.
- The court dismissed separate accusations that the company falsely presented gas and biofuels as clean energy.
- Greenpeace France and two partner NGOs brought the case and said the decision marks a first court conviction of a major oil and gas company for greenwashing.
- The lawsuit focused on the firm's 2021 rebrand to TotalEnergies and an advertising push highlighting wind and solar investments with a "together with society" net‑zero pledge.
- Plaintiffs hope the decision sets a precedent for stricter oversight of environmental advertising, and the report did not include a detailed response from the company.