TRADITIONALLY , the lubricant industry requires additives , chemicals and fossil-based energy in order to produce our wide range of essential products . However , we ’ ve been working for a number of years on ways to challenge the way our products are produced , supplied and disposed of , and the bigger issue of the environmental impact we have .

The outcome has been our unique ‘ greener culture ’, and a commitment to making a real difference both in the way we run our business but also to our customers ’ supply chains . Here are just some of the ways that we can help you , and your business , to reach your own sustainability and environmental goals .

1 . Unique carbon neutral blended lubricants

We have developed a new , ground-breaking blending system using ultrasound which dramatically reduces the energy from fossil fuels used to manufacture lubricants . This is a global first and is proven to blend lubricant products in a carbon neutral way , saving energy , time and carbon use .

For our customers , using carbon neutrally blended lubricants in your supply chain is a simple way to reduce your impact and is a powerful statement when achieving and promoting your own sustainability goals .

2 . Outstanding environmentally sensitive products

We are also proud to have developed a growing range of award-winning , high performance , environmentally sensitive and biodegradable lubricants including Biolube , Prolan and Enviroyl just to name a few . These products are all designed to either reduce environmental impact , decrease engine emissions . improve fuel economy and or help the end user have quality products with less toxic affect .

With new products including a new range of non-lithium based greases in the pipeline , we ’ re continually innovating to provide our customers with ’ greener ’ choices , and removing the need for traditional harmful products .

3 . Low impact packaging

There are many ways in which we are reducing and recycling our packaging and making it simpler for our customers to as well . Our plastic lubricant containers are now made from a minimum of 30 % recycled materials and we offer a recycling scheme for our 200 litre metal barrels . In addition , we use reconditioned pallets in our warehouses and all of our packaging use is measured and assessed using our specialised packaging waste dashboard .

By using our products , you ’ re contributing to this substantial packaging reduction and reducing the amount of packaging waste polluting the environment .

4 . Safe and clean oil storage solutions

Our popular bulk storage solutions are another simple way to reduce your businesses ’ environmental impact . Helping to keep workspaces clean , tidy and safe , we supply a specialist range of bulk storage tanks to meet your lubricant needs and fill them up using a colour coded and product labelling system .

By using these tanks and reducing the need for individual packaging drums , this system also helps avoid oil contamination , and offers good workshop practice . With good

maintenance your tanks will last for 50 + years – which means a lot of years of less packaging !

Industry accreditations and awards

Our commitment to the environment is more than just saying what we ’ re planning to do , it ’ s proving that we ’ re already making a difference and as a supplier to businesses across the UK , we are helping others too . We are proud to be accredited with both the British Standards EN ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 , both of which endorse the quality of our environmental practices , as well as the proud holder of a Royal Warrant to HM The Queen , and as such our environmental credentials are proved on an ongoing basis ..

For more and more businesses , achieving the goals set out in your environmental policies relies on the expertise and commitment of your supply chain too . So to find out more about us , our environmental products and services and how we can help your business , visit our website here ( https :// www . withamgroup . co . uk / about-us / working-with-the-environment )