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Natural refrigerants in Europe: the drivers and challenges for European food retailers. Data insights from new survey of food retail professionals.

Author(s) : Carrier, Shecco, JOMARD T., MASSON N., BROUWERS C.

Type of monograph: Other

Summary

Almost two-thirds of large supermarkets surveyed in northern and western European countries now use natural refrigerants in their stores, according to a new report issued by Carrier Commercial Refrigeration. The research finds that this trend is being driven by industry wide sustainability policies that are outpacing EU legislation. The study, developed in partnership with market development company Shecco, seeks to provide a clear picture of the key drivers for and against the adoption of sustainable refrigeration and refrigerant options, and the effects of legislation. The study of mostly large food retailers in Germany, France, Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom found 65% of respondents had begun to implement natural refrigerant technology in their stores. Fueled by a combination of market and policy influences and technology advances, the shift to natural refrigerants has strengthened the position of many retailers relative to the newly revised European Union F-gas Regulation, which imposes a phase-down scheme and restrictions on use of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants.

Details

  • Original title: Natural refrigerants in Europe: the drivers and challenges for European food retailers. Data insights from new survey of food retail professionals.
  • Record ID : 30012180
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy, Environment
  • Publication: Carrier - Germany/Germany
  • Publication date: 2014/09

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