We are pursuing a wide range of measures and developments aimed at avoiding and reducing emissions - as a basis for achieving our net zero targets. We focus not only on reducing Scope 1 to Scope 3 emissions, but also on further potential savings. ZG uses three process technologies in the production of CO2-optimized lubricants:
Download brochureOur process technologies for the production of CO₂-optimized lubricants
Gentle fission
In the "gentle splitting" process, oil-water phases are separated and deposits are removed and cleaned by filtration. The result is a clean product that is suitable for direct reuse. The lubricants recovered through "soft splitting" save up to 90 % CO₂ compared to conventionally produced lubricants based on petroleum raffinate.
Refining
With the help of our refinery, a base oil for the future is created - exceptional, sustainable and virtually waste-free. Our refinery products are sustainably produced, resource-saving and high-quality lubricants. The lubricants produced by "refining" save up to 75 % CO₂ compared to conventionally produced lubricants based on petroleum raffinate.
Biogenic
The production of lubricants with biogenic raw materials represents an additional option for the production of CO₂-optimized lubricants. Biogenic raw materials offer potential for environmentally friendly development, especially if recycling is not feasible. Examples of this include consumable lubricants such as punching oils and corrosion inhibitors, and by developing lubricants made from biogenic raw materials, we save up to 40 % CO₂ compared to mineral oils made from fossil raw materials.
Areas of application
E-mobility
Electromobility is the key to
more sustainable and CO₂-free mobility worldwide:
The electrification of the drivetrain
gives rise to completely new requirements, which in turn
have an impact on the properties and
composition of our lubricants. For
us, electromobility is the central element of a
more sustainable and climate-friendly
transportation system. For this reason, we at
are already developing new lubricant solutions and
cooling media for batteries, fuel cells, electric motors
and power electronics.
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Environmentally sensitive areas
They combine the ideas of ecology and
economy, are readily biodegradable (according to the OECD degradability test) and technically sophisticated.
- Saw chain oils + tool cleaner
- Hydraulic oils
- Fats
- Concrete release agent
Energy-efficient cleaning
Low temperature cleaners that reduce energy consumption and
the heat input in painting systems.
- Process optimization
- Saving energy and increasing efficiency while maintaining or improving quality
- Reduction of the cleaning and process temperature
Printing ink developments
Our printing inks are
highly reactive systems which, thanks to their formulation
, do not contain any volatile raw materials
. This offers economic but also
ecological advantages:
- Mineral oil and solvent-free printing ink systems
- Deinkable and recyclable printing ink systems
- Energy-efficient LED printing ink systems
- Compostable and low-migration printing inks
for food packaging
Circular Economy
The circular economy concept is deeply rooted at Zeller+Gmelin. Through our subsidiary Südöl Recycling GmbH, used machine and engine oils are recycled and processed into new base oils and fuels.
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