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API TR 1533 Lubricants Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprinting-Methodology and Best Practice

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Description

In May, the American Petroleum Institute published the Technical Report API TR 1533, titled Lubricants Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprinting – Methodology and Best Practice. The report is a critical steppingstone in the harmonization of Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprint of Products methodology for lubricants and enables sustainability information to be shared on a more level playing field. API TR 1533 was drafted by a diverse set of stakeholders along the supply chain including base oil producers, re-refiners, additive suppliers, and lubricant marketers.

Lubricants are essential for keeping the world moving and machinery operating efficiently. With an increasing need to exchange sustainability information along the supply chain, API TR 1533 provides insights on terminology, recommendations on methodology, and guidance on data collection. More specifically, API TR 1533 takes a life cycle or cradle-to-grave view of lubricant products, while also allowing for partial life cycle assessments. The report provides guidance for a more detailed evaluation of the six stages of the lubricant life cycle: Raw Materials; Production; Packaging; Logistics; In-Use and End-of-Life.

This presentation will provide a glimpse into API TR 1533 and its application to the lubricants supply chain.

Contributors

  • Jeff Harmening, Sr Program Manager – EOLCS/DEF/MOM, Global Industry Services, American Petroleum Institute

    Jeff Harmening has been with the American Petroleum Institute (API) since 2010 and has supported the Engine Oil Licensing Certification System (EOLCS) and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Certification Program throughout that time. Oils certified under the EOLCS program are authorized to display API’s quality marks, the API Service Symbol (aka “Donut”) and the Certification Marks (aka “Starburst” and “Shield”). Fluids certified under the DEF Certification Program are authorized to display the API Diesel Exhaust Fluid Certification Mark. Both of these voluntary programs help consumers identify quality fluids for their gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles. Jeff also supports the Aftermarket Audit Program (AMAP), an annual program in which thousands of engine oil and DEF samples are purchased in the global marketplace and tested to ensure conformance with required specifications.

August 30, 2023
Wed 12:00 PM CDT

Duration 1H 0M

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