Swiss court to hear Indonesian islanders’ climate case against cement giant
Summary
A Swiss court has decided to hear a case against the cement company Holcim. The case, filed by Indonesian islanders, accuses Holcim of not reducing carbon emissions enough. Holcim plans to appeal the court's decision.Key Facts
- A Swiss court will hear a legal case against Holcim, a large cement company.
- The complaint was filed by four residents from the island of Pari in Indonesia.
- The islanders blame Holcim for contributing to climate change and rising sea levels, which have caused flooding.
- The case was accepted by a court in Zug, Switzerland, where Holcim's headquarters are located.
- Swiss Church Aid, an NGO, supports the plaintiffs and highlights this as a unique climate litigation case in Switzerland.
- Holcim is identified as a major carbon dioxide emitter, responsible for 0.42% of global industrial emissions from 1950 to 2021.
- Holcim claims it aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and says it reduced emissions by over 50% since 2015.
- The plaintiffs are seeking compensation for damages and funds for flood protection on their island.
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