Managing modern slavery risks
In 2014, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimated 35.8 million people were exposed to modern slavery. Two years later the published figure had jumped to 45.8 million. Modern slavery concerns have increased during the Covid-19 pandemic due to the disruption of employment and education, an increase in
ALIA announces appointment of Eugene Tan as chief executive
The Asian Lubricants Industry Association (ALIA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Eugene Tan as the new chief executive of the Singapore-based organisation. A dynamic and respected senior leader, Eugene succeeds Bernard Wong, who was ALIA executive director until late last year. Eugene will assume his
ALIA/SEAS Sustainability Roundtable: De-fossilisation or decarbonisation?
Much of global sustainability efforts are focused on decarbonisation, with a growing number of companies and nations confirming their intention to decarbonise in the coming decades. However, Inga Hermann, head of the lubricant department at Verband Schmierstoff-Industrie e.V., the German Lubricant Manufacturers Association, says the “game-changer” in
ALIA announces decision to keep 2022 Annual Meeting in Thailand
SINGAPORE, December 1, 2021 -- With the recent opening of Thailand’s borders to fully vaccinated travellers from 63 countries, which includes most of its Asia-Pacific neighbours, the Asian Lubricants Industry Association (ALIA) Council announced its decision to remain with its original arrangements to have its 2022 Annual
ALIA explores collaboration with UNEP’s Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles
On October 26, the Asian Lubricants Industry Association (ALIA) held a Member-to-Member Sharing Session that involved the presentation of a new ALIA Whitepaper on commercial vehicle lubricants. Presented by Paul Nai, senior director at Lubrizol Southeast Asia, the session highlighted some of the challenges faced by modern