Sustainability

Why Base Oils Matter for Greater Lubricant Sustainability

Why Base Oils Matter for Greater Lubricant Sustainability

October 31, 2022

There are numerous ways that lubricant makers can improve their sustainability profiles. Base stock selection could be a ...

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World Met @ World Met: Atmospheric Methane at Record High

October 31, 2022

Concentrations of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide in the atmosphere are the highest they’ve been since syste ...

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SusDAYnability!

October 26, 2022

Sustainability Day helps raise awareness of sustainability and learn what can be done to promote a sustainable future.

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New Guidance for German Supply Chain Act

October 18, 2022

In August, Germany’s Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) issued guidance on the Sup ...

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Warm Wind Computing Climate: New Supercomputer Helps Study Climate Change

October 13, 2022

A new supercomputer to study climate change was unveiled in Germany in September to play a vital role in climate modelli ...

Mainstreaming Waste Oil Rerefining

Mainstreaming Waste Oil Rerefining

October 10, 2022

Mainstreaming waste oil rerefining is almost a given, especially as legislators focus attention on the circular economy.

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European Energy Efficiency Extraordinaries!

October 6, 2022

The European Union has grappling with all-time high energy prices in 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Decarbonizing Dark Data

October 3, 2022

Companies generate vast amounts of digital data. More than half of it is collected, processed, stored and never used aga ...

The Benefits of Double Separation Technology

The Benefits of Double Separation Technology

October 3, 2022

Lubricant filtration has become more sophisticated. Now double separation technology has enabled the removal of contamin ...

Measuring Environmental Impact

Measuring Environmental Impact

October 3, 2022

Companies around the globe are endeavoring to minimize their environmental impact, but there are still uncertainties abo ...

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Industry Launches Chemical Product Carbon Footprint Guideline

September 27, 2022

An industry group of 37 companies launched a chemical product carbon footprint guideline to help consumers calculate th ...

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Watchdog Wants Oil Extraction Advocate on Exxon Board

September 22, 2022

A self-appointed ethics watchdog wants an extraction advocate on the Exxon board and is using a new SEC rule to do it.

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Charter to Cover Climate Crisis Comprehensively!

September 21, 2022

A new media charter to cover the climate crisis more comprehensively may not stop climate change but will raise much-nee ...

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Three Fingers Up! The Fifth World Cleanup Day

September 16, 2022

September 17 is the annual World Cleanup Day, a day of global social action aimed at combating the world’s solid waste ...

Podcast 1: Is Everything Going to Be OK?

Podcast 1: Is Everything Going to Be OK?

September 14, 2022

Special sustainability contributor Apu Gosalia talks about why corporate sustainability should focus on carbon.

Trade Fair, Climate Fair, Fair Deal! The Importance of Climate Neutral Events

Trade Fair, Climate Fair, Fair Deal! The Importance of Climate Neutral Events

September 12, 2022

No one is addressing the immense CO2 emissions of congresses, trade fair events and exhibitions.

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SBTI Conducting Survey on Key Topics

September 2, 2022

The Science Based Targets Initiative is conducting a survey on the most important four topics for corporate climate acti ...

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OQ Chemicals Launches Oxlube L7-NPG Ester Base Oil for EV Fluids

September 2, 2022

OQ Chemicals will launch a new ester base oil called Oxlube L7‑NPG at the upcoming Lubricant Expo in Es ...