ATIEL & UEIL release “Lubricants & Greases End of Life: Sustainable Best Practices”
05/06/2025
ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee (JSC) are pleased to announce the release of a
new document “Lubricants & Greases End of Life: Sustainable Best Practices”. The
document was presented today at the 2025 ATIEL Technical Seminar in Brussels, where it
was formally introduced by Joris Van der List, Shepherd of the Downstream Working Group
of the ATIEL & UEIL JSC.
The ATIEL & UEIL JSC is dedicated to advancing the sustainability efforts of its members by
providing practical guidance and actionable insights. A key objective of this initiative is to
empower members of both associations, as well as the wider lubricants industry, to enhance
their lubricant end-of-life programs as part of broader sustainability initiatives. Given the
dynamic nature of sustainability-related developments, this paper outlines current best
practices while also providing links to online resources that are updated more frequently to
reflect emerging trends and regulatory changes within the lubricants industry.
The chapters investigate evolving European regulatory frameworks and also delve into how
to develop key strategies for sustainable and circular lubricant portfolios, look at encouraging
sustainable raw material sourcing as well as giving specific advice across a range of
different lubricant applications. By leveraging the insights presented in this document, the
lubricants industry is encouraged to strengthen sustainability strategies, contribute to
circularity, and drive industry-wide improvements in lubricant lifecycle management. The
document can be found using the link here: Lubricants & Greases End of Life: Sustainable Best Practices
