Shell launches carbon neutral lubricants

25 February 2021  

Shell has launched a wide range of carbon neutral lubricants that intend to offset the annual emissions of more than 200 million litres of advanced synthetic lubricants, compensating around 700,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions per year, akin to taking around 340,000 cars off the road for one year.

Shell’s carbon neutral lubricants are available in key markets across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and North America. Shell will offset the emissions from a mix of advanced synthetic lubricants in these markets, including Helix and Pennzoil for passenger cars.

“Shell has set a target to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, in step with society and our customers,” said Carlos Maurer, Executive Vice President, Global Commercial at Shell. “We know our customers are looking for ways to reduce their net carbon footprint, and as the world’s leading lubricants supplier we have an important role to play.”

Since 2016, Shell has reduced the carbon intensity of its lubricants manufacturing by over 30%, and over 50% of electricity used in its lubricant blending plants now comes from renewable sources.