TotalEnergies appeals decision requiring it to account for clients' CO2 emissions in its vigilance plan

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TotalEnergies' appeal weakens climate accountability and delays critical emissions transparency. | The appeal by TotalEnergies represents a direct challenge to regulatory efforts to enforce corporate transparency and accountability for indirect emissions. By contesting the obligation to include Scope 3 emissions in its vigilance plan, the company prioritizes short-term operational freedom over long-term climate mitigation, undermining SDGs 13 and 12. The action also weakens judicial mechanisms f