WK89611 - New Practice for Determination of the Product Carbon Footprint for Lubricants

Work Item

ASTM WK89611

New Practice for Determination of the Product Carbon Footprint for Lubricants

1. Scope

Generate a standardized methodology for the determination of the product carbon Footprint for liquid lubricants and lubricating greases

Keywords

product carbon footprint; lubricants; lubricating greases; sustainability

Rationale

There exists a need to develop a consensus method for the determination of the product carbon footprint (PCF) for liquid lubricants and Lubricating greases. Many users and manufacturers of lubricants are now required to supply the PCF into life cycle analysis models for compliance with ESG goals

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: D02.12

Committee: D02

Staff Manager: Alyson Fick

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 02-13-2024

Technical Contact: Gareth Fish

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