ClientEarth alleges several "serious shortcomings" in Shell's strategy, including that the net zero emissions target is not reflected in Shell's operating plans or budgets and the reduction targets do not involve reductions in absolute greenhouse gas emissions. ClientEarth contends this strategy will harm the long-term competitiveness of Shell itself and constitutes a breach of the directors' statutory duties to: We understand the claim is still at an early pre-action stage and Shell's board of directors will have three months to respond. It remains to be seen whether the publicity generated by the potential claim is enough to persuade Shell's board to act in a way which upholds ClientEarth's objectives and meets Shell's own express commitments. However, ClientEarth has indicated that, if the response is unsatisfactory, it will formally file its claim in the English High Court.