Increased awareness about environmental protection and tighter legislation, such as the recently enforced REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals) Directive, have prompted Shell Lubricants to expand their Naturelle range, as part of an ongoing focus on developing environmentally considerate lubricants It is difficult to ignore the daily dosage of coverage on climate change and the importance of reducing CO_2 emissions in the media. Energy efficiency and having an 'eco-conscience' are now central to any industrial operation, and Shell's awareness of these issues has led the company to take a more proactive approach to managing the environmental and social impacts of its products. Environmental management has also become a key prerequisite for the aggregates industry. As quarrying companies operate hydraulic earthmoving equipment, industrial oils and fluids can enter the environment either through normal use (eg open gears) or when there is a leak or damage to the machinery (eg a wheel loader with exposed hoses and cylinders).
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