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Total’s Vigilance Plan clearly identifies the risks to human rights, fundamental freedoms, human health and safety, and the environment that could result from our activities. Preventive measures specific to these risks are also set out...
The French Law on Corporate Duty of Care takesa general approach by type of risk. It does not require disclosure of risks specific to individual projects.
The Vigilance Plan does not cover management of the risks related to our operations.That management is provided through action plans and procedures in force within Total and other measures taken for individual projects, notably in response to impact assessments...
Total E&P Uganda and its partners have conducted detailed environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) that in particular cover access to land and water and potential environmental impacts. These assessments led to measures to prevent or mitigate such impacts...
Owners were offered financial compensation or compensation in kind.Thirty-oneopted for compensation in kind... The other591 peopleopted for financial compensation... Other measures have been implemented to support local communities, and more are planned.
Total is fully aware of the potential impacts on local communities. Ongoing transparent dialogue ensures that any concerns expressed are handled appropriately. Stakeholders are informed and consulted at every step of project implementation.
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Campaign groups file legal notice against Total under Duty of Vigilance law, alleging it fails to address human & environmental impact of its Ugandan operations
The judges ruled in favour of Total, confirming the judgment of the first instance court which considered that this dispute fell within the jurisdiction of the commercial court. Civil society believes that this decision is contrary to the spirit of this law and harmful to its implementation.
"The Paris Civil Court has issued a summary judgment following a legal action brought by Friends of the Earth France, Survie and four Ugandan civil society organizations (AFIEGO, CRED, NAPE/Friends of the Earth Uganda and NAVODA) against French oil giant Total, regarding its oil mega-projects (Tilenga and EACOP) in Uganda and Tanzania."
A French court dismissed the landmark case against TotalEnergies on procedural grounds. Several NGOs filed a suit to suspend a controversial oil project in Uganda & Tanzania citing human & environmental rights concerns. The NGOs can appeal the decision.
“The Court of Cassation, France’s highest court, ruled Wednesday to resolve procedural issues in favor of six nonprofit groups in their case against oil giant Total Uganda.”
“The [French Supreme Court]…issued its ruling on the case against the oil giant Total, led by six French and Ugandan civil society organizations (CSOs) - Friends of the Earth France, Survie, AFIEGO, CRED, NAPE and NAVODA. This is the first legal action based on the law on the duty of vigilance of transnational corporations”
The judges ruled in favour of Total, confirming the judgment of the first instance court which considered that this dispute fell within the jurisdiction of the commercial court. Civil society believes that this decision is contrary to the spirit of this law and harmful to its implementation.