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  • ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee Re-Certifies Groundbreaking PCF Methodology with TÜV Rheinland

    The ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee (JSC) is proud to announce the successful re-certification of its Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Calculation Methodology for lubricants, greases, and other specialties by TÜV Rheinland Energy GmbH, marking a continued commitment to scientific rigour, transparency, and industry-wide harmonisation.

    Originally certified in 2024, the methodology has rapidly become a cornerstone for sustainability reporting in the lubricants sector. Its re-certification confirms that the approach remains aligned with internationally recognised standards, including ISO 14067:2018 and the GHG Protocol Product Standard:2011, and reflects the latest developments in environmental science and industry practice.

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  • ReGen III Outlines the Potential of Circular Group III Base Oils in Billion-Dollar Data Centre and AI Immersion Cooling Market

    ReGen III Corp. a leading clean technology company specializing in the upcycling of used motor (“UMO”) oil into high-purity Group III base oils, has earmarked the rapidly expanding billion-dollar immersion cooling market for re-refined Group III base oils. Immersion cooling is a cutting-edge technology in which servers are submerged in a non-conductive fluid, enabling superior thermal management, dramatically improved energy efficiency, and reduced water usage compared to traditional air-based cooling systems. Within this rapidly growing market, Group III base oils are emerging as an important… Read more »

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  • Emery Oleochemicals Appoints Global Sustainability Manager to Advance Strategic ESG Goals

    Emery Oleochemicals, a global leader in natural-based chemicals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Manuela Eggert as Global Sustainability Manager. In this role, Ms. Eggert is responsible for implementing the company’s global sustainability strategy, driving key initiatives that align with Emery Oleochemicals’ long-term commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable innovation, and responsible growth. She will lead efforts to continue to embed sustainability into Emery’s core business by aligning with regulatory requirements, ensuring economic and social responsibility, and integrating it across global operations and stakeholder engagement…. Read more »

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  • ATIEL and UEIL Announce the Establishment of the Circular Materials Working Group

    On 26th of March, during the ATIEL UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee in-person meeting in Brussels, ATIEL and UEIL established the formation of the Circular Materials Working Group. This new working group joins the existing Carbon Footprint, Downstream Working, and Communications Working Groups.

    The Circular Materials Working Group will support the lubricants industry by focusing on key aspects of circular materials, such as the use of re-refined base oils (RRBO) and other circular or renewable materials in lubricants.

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  • Industry-First Certification of Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants, Greases and Other Specialities

    ATIEL and UEIL are pleased to announce an industry-first certification of the ‘Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants, Greases and Other Specialities’ by TÜV Rheinland Energy GmbH. This marks a significant milestone in the global effort to standardise carbon footprint calculations for lubricants, fluids, and greases, reinforcing the methodology’s credibility and trustworthiness across the industry.

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  • Trends shaping lubricants workplace (2024 Report)

    The 2024 Lubricants Talent Report by ABN Resource surveyed a global audience of professionals working in the lubricants, additive and base oils markets. This edition reports some significant changes in the workplace market. The insights aim to help employers and employees shape their workforce and careers in line with what the current and future market requires.

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  • ATIEL and UEIL Announce the Establishment of a Joint Sustainability Committee

    On 13th June 2024, ATIEL and UEIL established the formation of the ‘ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee’.

    Having previously worked closely together on the ‘Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants and Other Specialities’, the inaugural meeting held in Brussels formally brings together the ATIEL Sustainability and the UEIL Sustainability Committees.

    The purpose of the Joint Sustainability Committee is to work on matters of mutual interest related to environmental and legislative drivers, including but not limited to the European Green Deal.

    The Joint Sustainability Committee, chaired by Markus Garb (UEIL) and co-chaired by Mika Kettunen (ATIEL), will focus initially on Product and Corporate Carbon Footprint, Lubricant Use-Phase (including Avoided Emissions), End-of-Life (including Circularity) and Eco-Design for Sustainable Products.

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  • Mahindra Racing and Shell Lubricants announce an innovative lubricant recycling project

    Since making their debut in the inaugural Formula E season in 2014, Mahindra Racing have achieved several milestones in Formula E. The team has secured multiple race wins and podium finishes, showcasing its competitive spirit on the track. Mahindra Racing are committed to upholding their sustainability goals and ensure that they work with like-minded partners. Since 2018, Mahindra Racing has collaborated with Shell and this latest project amplifies the duo’s next step towards sustainability and reducing global carbon emissions. Shell’s expertise in energy and innovation… Read more »

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  • Slicker Recycling and Safetykleen announce carbon cutting partnership

    Two of Europe’s leading parts cleaning, oil and waste management firms have announced a new partnership which will drive a large increase in used oil being collected and re-refined.Slicker Recycling and Safetykleen Europe have unveiled the formal link up which will see Slicker Recycling accepting and collecting double the amount of used oil from Safetykleen’s UK business. The two businesses have been working closely together for almost a decade, but have now rubber-stamped their partnership which will support the circular economy by seeing more waste… Read more »

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  • Morris Lubricants ready for era of rapid change

    To be ready, you must get ahead, and following a £3m investment in its Shrewsbury production facility, which sees it optimised for the sustainable manufacture of sophisticated small-batch formulations, Morris Lubricants is equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly changing lubricants industry. The days of having one oil fits all engine types are long gone. “It’s my role to ensure the business is fit for purpose and reacting to our environment,” explains Andrew Goddard, Morris Lubricants’ Executive Chairman, who regards the “ever evolving” challenge… Read more »

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  • TÜV Rheinland validates the ATIEL and UEIL methodology to calculate and report Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for Lubricants and Other Specialities.

    On the 6th October ATIEL and UEIL were pleased to announce the publication of ‘Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants and Other Specialities’, a methodology developed by a task force consisting of UEIL & ATIEL members, external advisors and Carbon Minds. Today we are delighted to announce at the ATIEL Technical Seminar ‘The Lubricants Industry Driving Change’, that TÜV Rheinland Energy GmbH has successfully reviewed the ‘Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants and Other Specialities (Revision 1)’ and confirmed that it… Read more »

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  • Product Carbon Footprint Working Group for the Lubricants Industry – Interim Update

    On 1st February 2023 UEIL and ATIEL were pleased to announce a collaboration to develop a harmonized cradle-to-gate (blenders / marketers exit gate) PCF methodology to calculate and report Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for Lubricants and Greases. The aim of the PCF WG is to develop a common standard that can be used by the whole lubricants industry, ensuring consistency and transparency throughout the entire supply chain. Having discussed and aligned on the fundamentals of PCF and LCA in the kick-off meeting held on 20th December 2022,… Read more »

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  • VBASE Expands Base Oils Offerings

    VBASE Oil Company announced the expansion of its high performance, sustainable base oil product line with the addition of new low viscosity offerings to complement the existing higher viscosity grades.

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