The document discusses the lubricants industry, including its size, key uses of lubricants, and top players. It notes the industry is oligopolistic and saturated with slow growth. The need for sustainable practices is outlined to avoid environmental damage, lawsuits, and loss of business. Best practices from Shell, Total, and others are provided, such as developing purer base oils, biolubricants, and recycling used oils. Non-sustainable practices like contamination and spills are also covered. The document concludes with sustainable practices Indian industries could adopt like adhering to environmental standards, supplier choices, research on eco-friendly methods, and innovations in eco-friendly lubricants.