TotalEnergies to reassess 2050 net zero plans due to slow energy transition

TotalEnergies said the world will not reach carbon neutrality by 2050 under the Paris Agreement and that the company will have to adapt its own climate ambitions. The statement implies a slower energy transition, which could support longer-term hydrocarbon demand and shift capex and renewables timelines for majors. Monitor forthcoming updates to TotalEnergies' targets and capital allocation, as well as potential impacts on ESG-linked financing and valuations for integrated oil & gas names.

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TotalEnergies said the world will not reach carbon neutrality by 2050 under the Paris Agreement and that the company will have to adapt its own climate ambitions. The statement implies a slower energy transition, which could support longer-term hydrocarbon demand and shift capex and renewables timelines for majors. Monitor forthcoming updates to TotalEnergies' targets and capital allocation, as well as potential impacts on ESG-linked financing and valuations for integrated oil & gas names.