‘Landmark’ greenwashing case against Australian gas giant Santos dismissed by federal court

Legal bid by shareholder advocacy group over alleged misleading ‘net zero’ and ‘clean energy’ claims failsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereGas company Santos has successfully defended a landmark greenwashing case in which it was accused of making misleading claims about its net zero plans and being a producer of “clean” energy.In a blow for climate activists, the federal court on Tuesday dismissed the case brought by the shareholder advocacy group the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR). Continue reading…