Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of our company vision. We aspire to be the leading lubricants company in MENA with best-in-class sustainable practices integral to our business. We have a clear sustainability strategy which governs how we operate and targets the areas where we can make the biggest difference. We’re also continually developing new products to meet the needs of a
low-carbon world.
Sustainability is not just about meeting targets; it’s about changing the culture. We’re making sustainability part of the day-to-day, part of every decision we make.
An integrated approach to sustainability
At Petrolube, we understand the environmental challenges facing the world today and we’re committed to playing our role. We fully support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 for a more sustainable future and our strategy aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
We believe where we can make the biggest difference is in developing innovative, sustainable products that keep our new world moving, while at the same time continually working to minimise the impact of our own operations.
Value chain approach
Raw Materials
We’re exploring innovations to replace mineral based oils with nature-based, biodegradable green fluids, and the best ways to collect and recycle our plastic cans.
Suppliers
We’re rolling out supplier audits and evaluations across our supply chain.
Logistics & Distribution
We’ve introduced a trip management system and we’re working with our partners to improve transport efficiency:
– 20% improvement in trip load efficiency since 2018
– 25% less kilometers driven per trip since 2018
Plant Operations
We’re reducing our water and energy consumption, treating wastewater and are exploring the best renewable energy solutions across our operations.
Product Use
We’re continually developing innovative new products that are better for the environment.
Product End Life
We’re committed to making product end of life more sustainable and are exploring product take-back schemes and innovative oil reuse formulations.
SDGs
Increasing positive impact
Minimising negative impact
Exploring used plastic packaging collection and recycling systems
R&D investments to replace mineral based oils with biodegradable green fluids
SDGs
Increasing positive impact
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Exploring used plastic packaging collection and recycling systems
Minimising negative impact
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R&D investments to replace mineral based oils with biodegradable green fluids
SDGs
Increasing positive impact
Minimising negative impact
Supplier evaluation and auditing program
SDGs
Increasing positive impact
Minimising negative impact
SDGs
Increasing positive impact
Minimising negative impact
Reducing GHGs by increasing transport efficiency
SDGs
Increasing positive impact
Minimising negative impact
SDGs
Increasing positive impact
Minimising negative impact
Exploring renewable energy investments
Optimizing energy use
Treating wastewater
Reducing waste and wastewater
Reworking damaged products
Kaizen activities to reduce waste
Ensuring a safe workplace
SDGs
Increasing positive impact
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Exploring renewable energy investments
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Treating wastewater
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Reworking damaged products
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Ensuring a safe workplace
Minimising negative impact
-
Optimizing energy use
-
Reducing waste and wastewater
-
Kaizen activities to reduce waste
SDGs
Increasing positive impact
Minimising negative impact
Continual investment in product innovation
R&D investments to replace mineral based oils with biodegradable green fluids
SDGs
Increasing positive impact
-
Continual investment in product innovation
Minimising negative impact
-
R&D investments to replace mineral based oils with biodegradable green fluids
SDGs
Increasing positive impact
Minimising negative impact
R&D investments to re-refine used oil
R&D to produce biodegradable lubricants
SDGs
Increasing positive impact
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R&D investments to re-refine used oil
Minimising negative impact
-
R&D to produce biodegradable lubricants
Key sustainability themes
On our mission to continually improve the sustainability of our operations, we focus on 5 key themes where we can make the biggest difference.
Waste management
To manage the waste from our products, we’re investing in R&D for innovations to enable us to use bio-based and used cooking oil, so our fluids are biodegradable at the end of their life. We are exploring solutions for oil drum reconditioning and packaging takeback from customers. We already recycle plastic scraps and treat our wastewater so it’s safe to re-enter the environment.
Energy efficiency
We employ the Kaizen cycle of continuous improvement to identify weaknesses in our energy efficiency and develop solutions that work. To further improve the sustainability of our operations, we’re exploring the best renewable energy investments to make too.
Eco-friendly packaging
We’re taking a partnership approach here, working with expert waste management and packaging firms. We’re exploring first-in-country oil drum reconditioning systems and plastic packaging takeback approaches with partners. The cardboard component of our packaging comes from recycled sources and we are exploring recycled plastic packaging with suppliers too.
People
Safety is a top priority for us and we’re committed to always delivering our lubricants responsibly and safely, preventing harm to our people, contractors, and local communities.
Green supply chain
We continually improve the efficiency of our supply chain, to reduce our environmental impact. For example, since 2018 our logistics efficiency initiatives have saved 3.75 million kilometres of truck journeys.
Waste management
To manage the waste from our products, we’re investing in R&D for innovations to enable us to use bio-based and used cooking oil, so our fluids are biodegradable at the end of their life. We are exploring solutions for oil drum reconditioning and packaging takeback from customers. We already recycle plastic scraps and treat our wastewater so it’s safe to re-enter the environment.
Energy efficiency
We employ the Kaizen cycle of continuous improvement to identify weaknesses in our energy efficiency and develop solutions that work. To further improve the sustainability of our operations, we’re exploring the best renewable energy investments to make too.
Eco-friendly packaging
We’re taking a partnership approach here, working with expert waste management and packaging firms. We’re exploring first-in-country oil drum reconditioning systems and plastic packaging takeback approaches with partners. The cardboard component of our packaging comes from recycled sources and we are exploring recycled plastic packaging with suppliers too.
People
Safety is a top priority for us and we’re committed to always delivering our lubricants responsibly and safely, preventing harm to our people, contractors, and local communities.
Green supply chain
We continually improve the efficiency of our supply chain, to reduce our environmental impact. For example, since 2018 our logistics efficiency initiatives have saved 3.75 million kilometres of truck journeys.
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