Methodology for PCF Calculations of Lubricants, Greases and other Specialties
Product carbon footprint
The sum of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and GHG removals in a product system expressed as CO2 equivalents and based on a life cycle assessment using the single impact category of climate change. (ISO 14067:2018)
Reference Flow
The measure of the outputs from processes in a given product system required to fulfill the function expressed by the functional unit or declared unit.
Secondary data Scope 1 emissions
Data which do not fulfil the requirements for primary data
Direct GHG emissions or -equivalents (CO2e) by the lubricant manufacturer (e.g., process emissions, heat production GHG lea ages … acc. to GHG- Protocol
Scope 2 emissions
Indirect GHG emissions or -equivalents (CO2e) resulting from the generation of energy purchased by lubricant manufacturer (e.g., electricity, steam) acc. to GHG-Protocol.
Speciality
Herein, specialities are defined as products also produced and marketed by the lubricant industry, whereby the lubrication function plays a minor role and other functions, such as e.g., cleaning, protection cooling, or heat transfer play a major role.
UpstreamScope 3 emissions
Indirect GHG emissions which originate upstream due to the use of raw materials purchased from suppliers as well as indirect GHG emissions due to the generation or extraction of fuels, but also other non-energy-related indirect GHG emissions caused by the operation such as Waste Generation, Water Consumption, Business Travel etc.).
WBCSD chemical guidance
Guidance of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development for Accounting & Reporting Corporate GHG Emissions in the Chemical Sector Value Chain
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