03
Feb

UEIL and ATIEL launches Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Tool

The ATIEL & UEIL Joint Sustainability Committee has launched the PCF Calculation Tool, an easy to use Excel-based calculator designed to harmonize and streamline the calculation of PCF for lubricants. This tool adheres to the third-party certified Methodology for Product Carbon Footprint Calculations for Lubricants, Greases, and Other Specialties. It empowers lubricant manufacturers and stakeholders with a user-friendly interface for calculating PCFs.

Key features include:

  • How-to-Use Guidance: Detailed instructions for a seamless experience.
  • Input Tabs: Capture raw material and manufacturing emissions.
  • Output Tab: Generate transparent PCF results.

The tool was developed to address the growing need for harmonization and transparency in PCF calculations within the industry, enabling:

  • Transparency: Allows users to apply the third-party certified methodology.
  • Consistency: Enables that PCF calculations can meet regulatory requirements, are compatible with other industry standards and can support consistent management for reducing carbon footprint.
  • Market Advantage: Enhance market position by demonstrating commitment to sustainability

Available to all lubricant industry stakeholders worldwide, this tool represents a significant step toward achieving alignment and transparency in PCF reporting.