{"id":17401,"date":"2025-12-23T17:15:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T12:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newspulse.com.pk\/en\/?p=17401"},"modified":"2025-12-23T17:15:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T12:15:14","slug":"swiss-court-to-hear-landmark-climat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newspulse.com.pk\/en\/2025\/12\/23\/swiss-court-to-hear-landmark-climat\/","title":{"rendered":"Swiss Court to Hear Landmark Climate Lawsuit against Cement Giant Holcim"},"content":{"rendered":"

Swiss Court to Hear Landmark Climate Lawsuit against Cement Giant Holcim<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\nZug, Switzerland: \u00a0A Swiss court has agreed to hear a groundbreaking lawsuit against Holcim, one of the world\u2019s largest cement producers, accused of failing to do enough to cut its carbon emissions.<\/p>\n

The complaint, filed in January 2023 by four residents of Pari Island, Indonesia, comes after the low-lying island experienced repeated flooding due to rising sea levels linked to global warming. The case is being supported by the NGO Swiss Church Aid (HEKS\/EPER).<\/p>\n

First Climate Case Against Swiss Company Admitted by Court<\/strong><\/h5>\n

According to HEKS, this marks the first time a Swiss court has admitted climate litigation against a major corporation. If successful, it could also set a precedent for holding Swiss companies legally responsible for their contributions to climate change<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Global South Residents Lead Push for \u201cLoss and Damage\u201d Compensation<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The lawsuit is notable for being among the first climate cases brought by people in the Global South directly affected by climate change. Campaigners say it forms part of a growing push for compensation for climate-related \u201closs and damage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Holcim Targeted as Major Carbon Emitter<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Holcim was selected because it is one of the world\u2019s largest carbon dioxide emitters and the biggest \u201ccarbon major\u201d headquartered in Switzerland. A study cited by HEKS found the company emitted over 7 billion tonnes of CO\u2082 between 1950 and 2021, accounting for about 0.42% of total global industrial emissions.<\/p>\n

Holcim says it is committed to net-zero emissions by 2050 and has cut direct operational CO\u2082 emissions by over 50% since 2015, while following a science-based reduction pathway.<\/p>\n

Plaintiffs Seek Compensation, Flood Protection, and Rapid Emission Cuts<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The residents of Pari Island are seeking:<\/p>\n

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  • Financial compensation for climate-related damages<\/li>\n
  • Funding for flood protection measures on their island<\/li>\n
  • A faster reduction in Holcim\u2019s carbon emissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Cement production contributes about 7% of global CO\u2082 emissions, highlighting the case\u2019s potential significance for the future of climate litigation worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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