Joris van der List – Q8Oils
Presentation Title:
Sustainability: From Buzzword to Impact - Our Company's Journey Towards a GreeneR FUTURE
Presentation Time: 14:35pm
Joris is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the lubricants industry. Joris's extensive background in product development and innovation management, combined with his leadership in sustainability, makes him a true industry trailblazer.
Joris is currently the Technology Manager at Q8Oils, head of the technology department and a global lead within Q8Oils for sustainability, Joris is also a group leader of the UEIL Sustainability Committee and leads the UEIL Sustainability Downstream Workgroup where the workgroup has just issued a Product Carbon Footprint methodology work tool for the lubricants industry. The UEIL is the European Lubricants Industry representing over 450 lubricants companies from across 22 European countries.
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The presentation explores a company's [Q8Oils] journey within the sustainability landscape, emphasizing actionable steps to create a tangible impact. It navigates the terrain of sustainability buzzwords such as CSR, ESG, PCF and SDGs, with a focus on minimizing product footprint and maximizing positive handprint by reducing friction, lowering energy consumption, and extending equipment lifetimes. The presentation explores specific actions, quantification of Product Carbon Footprint, and the consideration of avoided emissions, ultimately showcasing how lubricants can contribute to decarbonizing society while keeping the world turning.