NLGI
Sustainability
Launched in 2022, the Sustainability Series began as a series encompassing audience Q&A from the Sustainability Panel Session held during the 2022 annual meeting.
It has evolved to include industry updates on sustainability as well as updates on NLGI’s sustainability committee/sub-groups including:
Three task forces were created, including:
• Identifying and measuring footprint, handprint, and life-cycle analysis
• Getting regular updates from experts in the field of sustainability
• Environmental, Health, and Safety implications in the grease industry
Working with API on Lubricants Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprinting- Methodology and Best Practice
Working with other industry organizations on universal, global initiatives
Sustainability
Series
As NLGI continues to explore resources to help members with their sustainability efforts, please enjoy the ongoing “Sustainability Series”
Resources
- January – February
- March – April
- September – October
- November – December
SUSTAINABILITY
COMMITTEE
Sustainability definition: “Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
Current Initiatives:
1. Three task forces were created, including:
• Identifying and measuring footprint, handprint, and life-cycle analysis
• Getting regular updates from experts in the field of sustainability
• Environmental, Health, and Safety implications in the grease industry
2. Working with API on Lubricants Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprinting- Methodology and Best Practice
3. Working with other industry organizations on universal, global initiatives
Organizations & Initiatives
• Identifying and measuring footprint, handprint, and life-cycle analysis
• Getting regular updates from experts in the field of sustainability
• Environmental, Health, and Safety implications in the grease industry
• Regulation & Communication Task Force
• Carbon Footprint Task Force
• Life Cycle Analysis
• End user Task Force
• End of Life