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R (Finch on behalf of the Weald Action Group) v Surrey County Council
The Supreme Court examined whether Surrey County Council’s environmental impact assessment for an oil extraction project was legally sufficient, particularly regarding the assessment of downstream greenhouse gas emissions.
Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Date Added
30 May 2026 at 17:31:14
Why it matters
This decision sets precedent for how environmental impact assessments must account for indirect emissions, affecting future ESG and environmental advertising claims and compliance for similar projects.
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