On October 23, 2025, the Paris Civil Court found TotalEnergies guilty of deceptive commercial practices due to false statements about its role in the energy transition.

Phrases such as "major player in the energy transition" and "on the road to net-zero emissions by 2050" were deemed misleading, reflecting a business model still centered on oil and gas.

In our 100th Tea Corner, we brought greenwashing and climate justice back to the forefront of our monthly event on sustainability in all its dimensions.

Jonathan White leads ClientEarth’s corporate accountability team.