A Paris court has ruled against TotalEnergies, finding the energy company negligent in its efforts to combat climate change. The judgment centers on a failure to adequately fulfill its duty of climate vigilance. The lawsuit was brought by a coalition of non-governmental organizations and the city of Paris. This marks a first-of-its-kind legal decision holding a major fossil fuel company accountable for its climate impact. The ruling comes as Europe experiences a record-breaking heatwave, widely attributed to climate change. City of Paris officials hailed the decision as significant, suggesting it sets a precedent for corporate climate responsibility. TotalEnergies’ response to the ruling has not been immediately released.