Mumbai: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) on Tuesday said it has partnered with commercial vehicle maker Tata Motors to jointly work in the area of used automotive lubricant space under a pilot project.
The initiative aims to establish an organised and traceable system for managing used lubricants, classified as hazardous waste, from collection and storage to recycling.
This collaboration brings together the complementary strengths of the two companies to address a critical sustainability challenge, while supporting compliance with India's evolving Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, according to a release.
"Achieving true circularity in used oil begins with reintegrating re-refined base oil into finished lubricants. Our collaboration with Tata Motors is a significant step towards building a scalable model for used oil circularity and reducing the carbon footprint across operations, said Ch Srinivas, Executive Director for Lubricants at HPCL.
Under the partnership, HPCL will anchor the aggregation and transportation of used lubricants through authorised collection mechanisms, ensuring channelisation to registered recyclers.
Tata Motors, on its part, will leverage its extensive authorised service network to enable structured collection and promote responsible disposal practices across its ecosystem, a release said.
The pilot will be implemented across select states and governed by a joint committee comprising representatives from both organisations, responsible for monitoring progress and evaluating scalability, it said.
Used automotive lubricant, if not handled responsibly, can cause long-term environmental harm. Addressing this challenge calls for credible partners, clear processes and the ability to operate at scale, said Vikram Agrawal, Head - Parts and Services, Tata Motors Ltd.
"With the combined strengths of both organisations, we believe this pilot can help establish a robust foundation for wider industry adoption," he said.
The initiative aims to establish an organised and traceable system for managing used lubricants, classified as hazardous waste, from collection and storage to recycling.
This collaboration brings together the complementary strengths of the two companies to address a critical sustainability challenge, while supporting compliance with India's evolving Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, according to a release.
"Achieving true circularity in used oil begins with reintegrating re-refined base oil into finished lubricants. Our collaboration with Tata Motors is a significant step towards building a scalable model for used oil circularity and reducing the carbon footprint across operations, said Ch Srinivas, Executive Director for Lubricants at HPCL.
Under the partnership, HPCL will anchor the aggregation and transportation of used lubricants through authorised collection mechanisms, ensuring channelisation to registered recyclers.
Tata Motors, on its part, will leverage its extensive authorised service network to enable structured collection and promote responsible disposal practices across its ecosystem, a release said.
The pilot will be implemented across select states and governed by a joint committee comprising representatives from both organisations, responsible for monitoring progress and evaluating scalability, it said.
Used automotive lubricant, if not handled responsibly, can cause long-term environmental harm. Addressing this challenge calls for credible partners, clear processes and the ability to operate at scale, said Vikram Agrawal, Head - Parts and Services, Tata Motors Ltd.
"With the combined strengths of both organisations, we believe this pilot can help establish a robust foundation for wider industry adoption," he said.
