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Assessing the potential of the cold chain sector to reduce GHG emissions through food loss and waste reduction.

Author(s) : BIO Intelligence Service

Type of monograph: Report

Summary

A study released by the Global Food Cold Chain Council (GFCCC) highlights the importance of refrigeration technology in reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with current food waste due to the lack of, or inefficiencies in cold chains. According to the report, expansion of the cold chain in developing countries could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 180-550 million tons of CO2e/yr between now and 2050.
The GFCCC is supporting the proposed amendment to the Montreal Protocol treaty to facilitate the transition away from high-GWP HFC technology. In addition, it is encouraging policymakers to improve capacity building for developing countries to understand the benefits of cold chain expansion in reducing food waste and thereby significantly enhancing the environmental benefits.
The food cold chain currently consumes about 20% of global HFC usage currently, and energy consumption by the technology is an important factor in its overall GHG contribution.

Details

  • Original title: Assessing the potential of the cold chain sector to reduce GHG emissions through food loss and waste reduction.
  • Record ID : 30016595
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Figures, economy, Regulation, Developing country
  • Publication: GFCCC (Global Food Cold Chain Council) - France/France
  • Publication date: 2015/10

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