Greenpeace legal action alleges Woodside lied about climate performance

Environmental group files claim accusing Australia’s largest energy company of misleading or deceiving public about its emissions

Greenpeace has launched a legal action against Australia’s biggest energy company, alleging it lied to the public by “greenwashing” its gas and oil projects.

The advocacy organisation on Wednesday filed a federal court claim against Woodside Energy, alleging the gas giant misled or deceived Australians about its climate performance and plans.