Sustainability

“It’s Not Possible—No, It’s Necessary”

“It’s Not Possible—No, It’s Necessary”

January 3, 2023

While sustainability may be a daunting task for the lubricants industry, it is vital that it do its part to contribute t ...

Podcast 3: 2022, a Mixed Bag

Podcast 3: 2022, a Mixed Bag

December 23, 2022

Apu Gosalia takes us through the headline issues of 2022, and outlines a handful of key policy developments affecting th ...

The Limits to Growth of CO2 Emissions!

The Limits to Growth of CO2 Emissions!

December 22, 2022

The EU agreed on a reform to its emissions trading framework, making this vital climate protection policy even more powe ...

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Touting Industry’s Sustainability Contributions

December 13, 2022

The lubricants industry is the best kept secret in the battle to stop climate change and achieve sustainability goals, i ...

Tribology Vital to Reducing Carbon Emissions

Tribology Vital to Reducing Carbon Emissions

December 5, 2022

Sustainability is more than a buzzword – it's a business necessity.

Shell Expands Indonesia Plant

Shell Expands Indonesia Plant

November 11, 2022

Shell completed an expansion that more than doubles the size of its lubricant blending plant on Indonesia’s Java islan ...

COP27, Copying Chaos or Coping with Climate Change?

COP27, Copying Chaos or Coping with Climate Change?

November 7, 2022

The 27th United Nations climate change conference, known as COP27, begins today. The 12-day summit brings together worl ...

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 ...