Legal battles and ESG pressure reshape Exxon’s climate stance

Exxon Mobil is facing mounting legal and reputational scrutiny over its climate and environmental practices. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Exxon's appeal in a Colorado climate liability case, while a federal judge has thrown out the company’s defamation claims against environmental groups criticizing its recycling program. At the same time, commentators are pressing Exxon’s leadership to prove it is serious about carbon pricing and emissions reductions. Together, these developments highlight how courts and public opinion are testing the credibility and future direction of Exxon’s climate and ESG strategy.