London court dismisses climate case against Shell

ClientEarth alleges the company cannot achieve its aim of net zero carbon emissions by 2050

A Shell spokesperson welcomed the ruling and described ClientEarth's case as "fundamentally flawed". Stock picture. 

Environmental law charity ClientEarth's unsuccessful attempt to sue Shell over its climate strategy shows the difficulties in bringing activist shareholder claims, lawyers have said, after London's High Court dismissed the case.

ClientEarth, which holds 27 shares in Shell, alleges the company cannot achieve its aim of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 with its current climate transition strategy and its directors are therefore breaching their duties to shareholders.