In an “enormously consequential” ruling, the Dutch courts have ordered Royal Dutch Shell to cut its emissions by 45 percent by 2030.

Natasha Landell-Mills, head of stewardship at Sarasin & Partners, said we should all hope the ruling proves “life-changing”.

She explained: “Aside from the Shell-specific impacts, which require that it revise its strategy to deliver a 45 percent reduction in emissions by 2030, it establishes a powerful precedent. Companie...