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The European Commission has also decided to abolish the quota on Group II in the second half of 2022. Belgium has asked the European Commission to reinstall the quota on Group II as on basis of input of the lubricant sector the demand is still higher than the supply on Group II in the EU. However, there is no certainty that the European Commission is willing to discuss this topic at the next technical working group level in Q2 2023. UEIL is in favour to reinstall a quota on Group II as the demand is still higher than the supply in the EU.
Sustainability Committee
UEIL/ATIEL PCF Methodology Update UEIL is pleased to announce significant progress in its collaboration with ATIEL to develop a harmonised methodology for calculating and reporting Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for lubricants. Since January 2023, a dedicated working group, supported by external consultants, has been diligently working to establish a cradle-to-gate (blenders/marketers exit gate) PCF methodology for the entire lubricants industry, ensuring consistency and transparency throughout the supply chain.
The PCF Working Group has held three full-day in-person meetings and weekly virtual catch-ups to advance the methodology drafting. As of April 2023,
The publication of the PCF methodology for the lubri- cants industry is expected in the second half of 2023.
ICIS 27th World Base Oils and Lubricants Conference 2023
John Eastwood (Sustainability Committee Co-Chair) attended the ICIS Conference 2023 in Windsor on 4th May to present a paper entitled ‘Product Carbon Footprints’. The presentation outlined the leadership role of UEIL in developing Corporate Carbon Footprint toolbox and the joint work with ATIEL to develop a Product Carbon Footprint calculation methodology for the Lubricants industry.
www.ueil.org
the group has successfully addressed key aspects of the methodology, including allocation methodologies, product system and system boundaries, cut-off definitions relevant for the Lifecycle Inventory, sensitivity analysis, interpretation guidelines, and the reporting framework. The working group is now finalising the first draft before reviewing it internally for the first time.
After the internal review period, the first draft will be submitted for external reviews by associated organisations.
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