Landmark European court ruling that Scope 3 emissions must be factored into oil and gas production

Published 17:22 on May 23, 2025  /  Last updated at 17:22 on May 23, 2025  / /  EMEA

The GHG emissions from burning fossil fuels must be considered in the environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for their extraction, ruled a European court this week.
The GHG emissions from burning fossil fuels must be considered in the environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for their extraction, ruled a European court this week.


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