About Us
The ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee was established in June 2024, following the merger of the respective association’s sustainability committees. The ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee addresses shared challenges related to environmental and regulatory developments, including the European Green Deal. Through its Working Groups, the Joint Sustainability Committee provides guidance and support to UEIL and ATIEL members, ensuring leadership and alignment across the global lubricants, greases, and specialty products value chain.
Our mission is to empower stakeholders with reliable information and practical tools to navigate the rapidly evolving sustainability landscape. We promote responsible sustainability strategies, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices, while actively engaging with stakeholders to advocate for sustainable initiatives within the lubricants industry.
Our Working Groups
The Communications WG is responsible for publishing and promoting the work of the ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee and its working groups in their support of members, and to ensure leadership and alignment within the global lubricants and specialty products value chain.
The Carbon Footprint Working Group supports the lubricants industry in meeting key upstream sustainability objectives in emission assessments. Its primary focus is to develop and maintain a robust Product Carbon Footprint methodology, based on ISO 14067, and to provide guidance on Corporate Carbon Footprint calculations. Key achievements include the publication of:
- Carbon Footprint Calculation Tool.
- Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants, Greases, and Other Specialities (third-party certified).
- Product Carbon Footprint Calculation Tool.
The Carbon Footprint working group ensures that industry standards remain accurate, harmonised, and consistent, while also engaging in regulatory discussions.
The Downstream Working Group supports UEIL and ATIEL members by providing guidance on maximizing the positive contributions of lubricants such as lower friction leading to energy efficiency, reduced wear and longer system life. The working group addresses sustainability challenges related to lubricant use and end-of-life management. Key areas of focus include:
- Compliance with the European Green Deal.
- The impact of lubricants during their usage for example improved efficiency and reduced emissions.
- Promoting end-of-life best practices and circularity to maximize positive impacts (handprint) and minimize environmental footprint.and provide guidance on end-of-life management of lubricants
The Downstream working group has published the position paper Global Industry Response to the 2023 WBCSD Guidance on Avoided Emissions.
The Circular Materials Working Group promotes the responsible use of re-refined base oils and other circular or renewable materials within lubricants. Its key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring legislative updates affecting circular materials in Europe.
- Establishing shared industry positions, best practices, and guidance on the use of circular materials for lubricants.
- Providing targeted communications to members and stakeholders.
The group also works to ensure that circular materials are assessed fairly within industry frameworks such as the ATIEL Code of Practice. It advocates for equal treatment of circular materials based on technical specifications rather than arbitrary classifications. Additionally, it analyses the role of circular materials in Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and broader circularity discussions, leveraging insights from the Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants, Greases, and Other Specialities.
Lubricant Industry Contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goals
Quick Links
Methodologies and Toolkits:
Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants and other Specialities
Company CO2e Value Guideline and Toolbox (Corporate Carbon Footprint)
Whitepapers:
EU Green Deal
Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions
Understanding the Product Carbon Footprint of Lubricants
Understanding the Product Carbon Handprint of Lubricants
Understanding the Circular Economy
Key Performance Indicators for Sustainability Reporting
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