sustainability series 2023
NLGI SUSTAINABILITY
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 on universal, global initiatives
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
• Working with API on Lubricants Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprinting- Methodology and Best Practice
• Working with other industry organizations on universal, global initiatives
COMING SOON:
SUSTAINABILITY SECTION OF THE NLGI WEBSITE
NLGI SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY TECH ARTICLES | RESOURCES | PRESENTATIONS
NLGI and the Sustainability Committee is excited to announce the launch of the NLGI Sustainability website. This website is a resource for members to access sustainability related information such as the Sustainability Series, Sustainability Committee Updates, Sustainability Technical Articles, along with other resources and presentations. The Sustainability Committee will continue to update this website with additional information to support members sustainability efforts. If you are interested in exploring a sustainability related topic, please reach out to NLGI@nlgi.org
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Interested in Joining? Contact NLGI@nlgi.org
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
SUSTAINABILITY DEFINITION:
“Meeting
www.nlgi.org/nlgi-sustainability-page/
NLGI SUSTAINABILITY
Crystal O’Halloran, NLGI Executive Director attends second annual ELGISTC meeting in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The meeting was held on October 24, 2023 and included updates from all five taskforces including:
• Regulation & Communication Task Force
• Co2, Carbon Footprint Task Force
• Life Cycle Analysis Task Force
• End User Task Force
• End of Life Task Force
Please contact carol@elgi.demon.nl if interested in joining the ELGISTC.
The NLGI Sustainability webpage is now live. VISIT IT HERE.
NLGI and the Sustainability Committee is excited to announce the launch of the NLGI Sustainability website. This website is a resource for members to access sustainability related information such as the Sustainability Series, Sustainability Committee Updates, Sustainability Technical Articles, along with other resources and presentations. The Sustainability Committee will continue to update this website with additional information to support members sustainability efforts. If you are interested in exploring a sustainability related topic, please reach out to NLGI@nlgi.org
COMMITTEE Interested in Joining? Contact NLGI@nlgi.org
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 FootprintingMethodology and Best Practice
3. Working with other industry organizations on universal, global initiatives
SUSTAINABILITY DEFINITION:
“Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Amber Dzikowicz | Joshua Sheffield | Ravi Menton | Casey Budd | Martin Birze | Dwaine (Greg) Morris Jim Hunt | Joe Kaperick | Chad Chichester | Cassie Fhaner | Staff liaison: Crystal O’Halloran