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Lubrizol Limited (Hazelwood)

Lubrizol Limited (Hazelwood)

Lubrizol Limited (Hazelwood) is a UK-based subsidiary of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, specializing in chemical additives and advanced materials for a range of industries, including transportation, industrial, and consumer markets. Its Hazelwood site, located in Derbyshire, is the largest product development hub for Lubrizol Additives outside the corporate headquarters and plays a pivotal role within Europe for the company’s research, development, and advocacy on issues such as regulation, innovation, and industrial policy.

Lubrizol Limited (Hazelwood) participates in the EU Transparency Register as both an interest representative and as a compliance-oriented company under environmental and chemical industry regulations. The company’s lobbying activities focus on initiatives related to product safety, sustainability, regulatory framework adaptation (such as REACH compliance), and industry standards for chemical products in the EU market. Their efforts are directed towards influencing legislation affecting their business landscape, collaborating closely with policymakers, regulators, and trade associations to support science-based policy-making, environmental stewardship, and robust industry-wide best practices.

Lubrizol’s advocacy often includes representation within major sector organizations and participation in high-level forums and stakeholder groups, such as the European Chemical Industry Council and the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU. The company is known for its leadership in responsible care and sustainable chemistry, supporting public disclosure and reporting as essential pillars for building trust within the chemical industry. The Hazelwood team comprises technical experts, regulatory professionals, and specialized lobbyists working together to address evolving policy challenges. As of 2025, Lubrizol Limited (Hazelwood) remains a leading voice in policy debates on sustainable innovation, advanced material development, and the future regulatory landscape for chemicals in Europe and beyond.

  • Company: Lubrizol Limited (Hazelwood)

  • Corporate parent: The Lubrizol Corporation (Berkshire Hathaway)

  • Location: Hazelwood, Derbyshire, UK

  • Core Activities: Chemical additives, advanced materials, compliance consultancy, policy advocacy

No related lobbyists found.

  • Chemicals and Advanced Materials

  • Environmental Regulation and REACH Compliance

  • Innovation Policy

  • Sustainable Manufacturing

  • Industrial Policy & Standards

Notable organizations and associations Lubrizol Limited (Hazelwood) has networked with as documented in sustainability and transparency reports:

  • American Chamber of Commerce to the EU

  • European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC)

  • Chemical Industries Association

  • European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients

  • European Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry

  • Union of the European Lubricants Industry

  • Confederation of British Industry

  • National sector and international lobbying/trade groups

While a detailed annual breakdown of lobbying spending is not publicly disclosed, Lubrizol Limited (Hazelwood)’s lobbying costs are registered as part of the requirements in the EU Transparency Register, typically declared in broad bands (e.g., €100,000–€199,999 per year for recent years, which is standard for similar sectors in the register). The official register and associated accountability reports provide annual updates; however, exact total amounts and year-by-year specifics are often protected for commercial reasons and may only be available through annual public summaries, not itemized line-by-line.

Lubrizol Limited (Hazelwood) participates in official EU expert groups, advisory platforms, and stakeholder engagements related to chemical, industrial, and environmental policies. They are detailed as a Type C “Organization” representing industrial interests on official registers of Commission expert groups

A comprehensive, up-to-date public record of all meetings with EU decision-makers is not available due to the limitations and voluntary nature of some reporting. However, Lubrizol Limited (Hazelwood), as a registered interest representative, is required to disclose high-level meetings with EU institutional stakeholders. Official data from the register and EU Commission indicate participation in policy working groups and expert consultations since initial registration, but exact dates and meeting details often require direct consultation of the EU Transparency Register’s online database

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