PolicyEnergy & ClimateActivist shareholdersPrint articleUpdatedFederal Court judge throws out greenwashing case against SantosAngela Macdonald-SmithSenior resources writerFeb 17, 2026 – 12.34pmA Federal Court case that fossil fuel activists hoped would result in a landmark greenwashing verdict against oil and gas producer Santos has been dismissed outright by Justice Brigitte Markovic.The case brought by the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility alleged Santos breached corporations and consumer laws by making misleading claims about “clean energy”.Loading...SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreActivist shareholdersCurrent ClimateSantosEnergy transitionGasEmissionsLatest In Energy & climateFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Policy