STLE Partners With European Sustainability Expert Carbon Minds

PARK RIDGE, Ill. - Jan. 28, 2025 - PRLog -- The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) — the technical society serving individuals, companies and organizations that comprise the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector — is pleased to announce a partnership with European sustainability expert Carbon Minds for a four-part series on life cycle assessment (LCA). Carbon Minds has established themselves as a premier provider of information on sustainability in Europe.

Attendees will gain information and a certificate to help their organizations work through the challenges of LCA and product carbon footprint (PCF). Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions to a Carbon Minds representative about sustainability in Part III of the program.

"We are thrilled to partner with Carbon Minds to bring their expertise to us," said STLE President Jack McKenna, Sea-Land Chemical Company. "Sustainability has become an important consideration for all of us working in the lubrication and tribology field."

The series starts with a live webinar on March 19. The schedule includes:

Part I: Unlocking Sustainability: Why, How, and What of PCF Calculations for the Lubricants Industry (LIVE webinar or on-demand)
Abstract: Join us for an engaging 60-minute webinar that explores the fundamentals of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations tailored for the lubricants and grease industry.
Date: March 19 at 10:00 a.m. CT

Part II: PCF Fundamentals for the Lubricants Industry: A Guide to Kick-Start Your PCF Journey (on-demand only)
Abstract: This two-hour course provides a foundational understanding of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations through the lens of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), tailored specifically to the lubricants and grease industry.
Date: March 19 at 11:00 a.m. CT

Part III: Your Questions Answered: Live Q&A on LCA and PCF for the Lubricants Industry with Oskar Vögler (LIVE and on-demand)
Abstract: Have questions about Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations, or the LCA course you just took? This live, interactive Q&A session is your opportunity to gain clarity and insights directly from our experts.
Date: April 11 at 10:00 a.m. CT

Part IV: The STLE Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA, USA (LIVE only)
Oskar Vögler and Carbon Minds will also participate in the Sustainability track at the 2025 STLE Annual Meeting in Atlanta. This will give you a chance to talk to Oskar in person about his take on sustainability and where we are headed. Visit https://www.stle.org/annualmeeting for more information.

The registration fee for the series is $99 for STLE members and $149 for non-members and $25 for students. Visit https://www.pathlms.com/stle/courses/91395 for more information and to register.