PROTECTION AND LOWER EMISSIONS* DRIVING SIDE BY SIDE

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Our carbon neutrality calculations are performed through an internal carbon footprint model by Shell. An independent, accredited verification body has subjected the model, which is a source of key parameters and methodologies for carbon intensity calculations on a product level, to a critical review against the international standard ISO 14040/44. For the purpose of this task, a review panel was formed involving external independent industry experts. 

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Independent external assurance

To support our carbon neutral⁷ product offerings, LRQA, an independent, accredited Verification Body, provided external assurance on the associated processes and underlying product level carbon footprint calculations.

LRQA independently assured Shell Lubricants’ product level carbon footprint calculations, used for quantification of carbon intensity in kg CO₂ equivalent per liter of product, against the following standards:

• International standard of ISO 14067:2018 Greenhouse gases - Carbon footprint of products - Requirements and guidelines for quantification
• Publicly available specification of PAS2050:2011 Specification for the assessment of the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of goods and services.

LRQA implements and maintains a comprehensive management system that meets accreditation requirements for ISO 14065 Greenhouse gases – Requirements for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition and ISO/IEC 17021 Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems that are at least as demanding as the requirements of the International Standard on Quality Control 1 and comply with the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants.

The associated documentation (assurance statement) has been reproduced in full and can be found here.

^{_* Based on Sequence VI fuel economy test using SAE 0W-20.}

^{1 Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment Report 2019, Kline}

^{2 Over 80% plastic reduction in box liner vs 5 individual 5QT Pennzoil bottles.}

^{3 Based on Sequence VI fuel economy test using SAE 0W-20.}

^{4 CO₂ compensation is not a subsitute for switching to lower emission energy solutions or reducing the use of fossil fuels. Carbon credits are purchased and retired to compensated the calculated lifecycle CO_2e emissions of the product. Altough these carbon credits have been generated in accordance with international carbon standards, the compensation may not be exact.}

^{5 Nature-based solutions comprise all activities related to the protection, creation or redevelopment, of natural ecosystems, such as forests, grasslands and wetlands, to help absorb greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.} 

^{** Based on Sequence IVA wear test using SAE 5W-30.} 

^{6 Base oil made from natural gas is 99.5% free from impurities.}

^{7 CO₂ compensation is not a substitute for switching to lower emission energy solutions or reducing the use of fossil fuels. Carbon credits are purchased and retired to compensate the calculated CO_2e emissions associated with the [raw material extraction, transport, production, distribution] [or usage (if enery product)] of the prodcut. Although these carbon credits have been generated in accordance with international carbon standards, the compensation may not be exact.}