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Welcome to the lubricant industry’s drive towards sustainable development. Under a joint initiative, the ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee provides our members with guidance on defining, developing, and measuring sustainability in the European lubricants industry. The purpose of the ATIEL & UEIL 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.
Comparison of PCF Methodologies Across Sectors Shows Evidence for Continued Harmonization
The lubricants sector is intricately connected to various industrial sectors, including chemical, petroleum, and automotive industries, with the latter being one of the largest users of lubricants and greases. Each sector has developed its own Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) methodologies to address their unique processes and assessment requirements. This makes sense, as one value chain can encompass completely different sectors with distinct processes, ranging from countable parts to mixed batch-products and (petro-) chemical multi-output processes.
However, it is crucial to compare and analyze these methodologies for compatibility to ensure consistent and accurate reporting of carbon footprints across the value chain. To this end, the Carbon Footprint Working Group of the ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee conducted a study of four main methodologies: UEIL/ATIEL, Catena-X, Together for Sustainability (TfS), and the American Petroleum Institute (API). The results are presented in the white paper titled Comparison of Product Carbon Footprint Methodologies & Harmonization Across the Lubricants Value Chain, which offers full transparency on the comparison conducted with the support of Carbon Minds GmbH as external experts.
“We are pleased to present the findings of our study on the comparison of Product Carbon Footprint methodologies across sectors. The white paper demonstrates that, despite nuanced differences in methodological requirements, the results under these different methodologies can still be meaningful and compatible for downstream users in the value chain.” says Inga Hermann, Chair of the Carbon Footprint Working Group.
“We believe that continued harmonization will foster greater consistency and reliability in carbon footprint reporting, ultimately supporting sustainability goals and regulatory compliance.” concludes Mika Kettunen, Co-Chair of the Carbon Footprint Working Group.
We invite stakeholders from the lubricants industry, as well as from the chemical, petroleum, and automotive industries, to download and read the white paper. The full document provides detailed comparisons of the four methodologies as well as insights and recommendations for harmonizing PCF methodologies across sectors.
Whitepaper_PCF-Methodology-Comparison-4.pdf
ATIEL UEIL Webinar: How to use the PCF Calculation Tool? – A Practical Introduction
After publishing a comprehensive cradle to gate certified methodology for the calculation of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) for lubricants and other specialities, ATIEL & UEIL have launched the PCF Calculation Tool, an easy to use Excel-based calculator, designed to help harmonize and streamline the calculation of PCF for lubricants.
In this webinar representatives from ATIEL & UEIL present the key features of the PCF Calculation Tool, show the Calculation Tool in action and answer your questions in a Q&A with industry experts.
You can find Instruction videos in English, German and French here: UEIL (Union of the European Lubricants Industry) – YouTube
Introducing the UEIL and ATIEL Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Tool
The ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee has launched the PCF Calculation Tool, a easy to use Excel-based calculator designed to harmonize and streamline the calculation of PCF for lubricants. This tool adheres to the third-party certified Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants, Greases, and Other Specialties. It empowers lubricant manufacturers and stakeholders with a user-friendly interface for calculating PCFs.
Key features include:
- How-to-Use Guidance: Detailed instructions for a seamless experience.
- Input Tabs: Capture raw material and manufacturing emissions.
- Output Tab: Generate transparent PCF results.
The tool was developed to address the growing need for harmonization and transparency in PCF calculations within the industry, enabling:
- Transparency: Allows users to apply the third-party certified methodology.
- Consistency: Enables that PCF calculations can meet regulatory requirements, are compatible with other industry standards and can support consistent management for reducing carbon footprint.
- Market Advantage: Enhance market position by demonstrating commitment to sustainability
Available to all lubricant industry stakeholders worldwide, this tool represents a significant step toward achieving alignment and transparency in PCF reporting.
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.
First published in September 2023 and developed in collaboration with external advisors and Carbon Minds, the ATIEL and UEIL methodology provides a harmonised approach to calculating Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) across the lubricants, greases and specialities sectors. Now, with TÜV Rheinland’s certification, companies can further validate their PCF calculations through third-party certification, driving consistency and transparency across value chains. Read more in the press release below.
UEIL Sustainability Committee presents at the ALIA Annual Meeting 2024
See link below for Markus Garb, Chair of the UEIL Sustainability Committee’s presentation on a Collaborative Platform of the European Lubricants Industry, PCF Methodology Development and Outlook
TÜV Rheinland validates the ATIEL and UEIL methodology to calculate and report Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for Lubricants and Other Specialities
“TÜV Rheinland Energy GmbH (hereinafter TÜV Rheinland) has carried out an independent review of the UEIL/ATIEL methodology (developed by Carbon Minds GmbH and UEIL/ATIEL) for the calculation of Product Carbon Footprint of Lubricants and Specialities. Scope of the review was to check if the methodology meets the general requirements of the international standard ISO 14067: 2018 and GHG Protocol Product Standard. UEIL/ATIEL and Carbon Minds GmbH are responsible for the content and methodology. In accordance with the standard ISO 14067: 2018 and the GHG Protocol Product Standard, the reviewer concludes that the PCF methodology framework developed by Carbon Minds GmbH and UEIL/ATIEL is scientifically based and reflects the state of the art. The approach and principles behind the methodology are generally appropriate for the assessment of potential Climate Change of lubricants and other specialities. Furthermore, the data planned to be used are appropriate for the goal and scope of the method. Necessary recommendations for the documentation were discussed and implemented by Carbon Minds GmbH. For the future, TÜV Rheinland recommends to continually enhance the PCF methodology in line with the developments in science, technology, and chemical industry and to adapt the methodology documents accordingly.”
Webinar: Validated Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants and other Specialities
In November 2023 UEIL and ATIEL together published a comprehensive cradle to gate methodology for the calculation of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) for lubricants and other specialities, to allow industry actors to analyse carbon emissions associated with their products, aiding in emission reduction efforts.
The methodology has been independently validated by TÜV Rheinland Energy GmbH; “In accordance with the standard ISO 14067: 2018 and the GHG Protocol Product Standard, the reviewer concludes that the PCF methodology framework developed by Carbon Minds GmbH and UEIL/ATIEL is scientifically based and reflects the state of the art”, the first time such a validation has been assigned to any PCF methodology in the global lubricants industry.
