Australian Court Dismisses Landmark Climate Lawsuit Against Santos

An Australian court has dismissed a high-profile case against gas producer Santos, brought by the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility, which claimed the company misled the public on its net zero plans. The case was pioneering in challenging global corporate emissions targets.

A landmark case against Australian gas producer Santos was dismissed by the Federal Court of Australia this past Tuesday, marking a significant development in corporate accountability for climate claims.

The groundbreaking lawsuit, spearheaded by the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility, accused Santos of misleading the public about its net zero carbon emissions strategy.

This ruling, which was anticipated as a test of corporate emissions commitments legal frameworks, sees Judge Brigitte Markovic deciding against the plaintiffs. Her detailed rationale is expected on February 23.

(With inputs from agencies.)