ShareMember news: Danfoss hosts global leaders in sustainable heating & cooling
In April, Danfoss hosted a week dedicated to sustainable heating and cooling. The second day featured Danfoss RACHP Symposium, where IIR Director General Yosr Allouche delivered a keynote presentation, “Sustainable refrigeration as an opportunity for society”.
From April 7 to 11, Danfoss proudly hosted a week dedicated to sustainable heating and cooling at its headquarters in Nordborg, Denmark, facilitating a platform for collaboration between science, industry, and governments. This significant gathering brought together the world’s leading experts to drive impact and progress in decarbonising the cold chain, buildings, and industry.
- Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, and Heat Pump symposium
The week began with the Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, and Heat Pump symposium, where around 100 attendees from 28 countries and 5 continents explored practical applications of sustainable heating and cooling technologies through site visits, expert keynotes, and technology dialogues. IIR Director General Yosr Allouche delivered a keynote presentation on “Sustainable refrigeration as an opportunity for society”, exploring how innovation and cross-sector collaboration can accelerate the transition toward climate neutrality. As a whole, the symposium underlined Danfoss’ commitment to sustainability and innovation, showcasing, among others, its carbon-neutral headquarters, achieved in 2022.
- Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, and Heat Pump Technical Options Committee meeting
Following the symposium, the prestigious Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, and Heat Pump Technical Options Committee (RTOC) convened at Danfoss headquarters. This essential advisory body under the Montreal Protocol is responsible for writing the RTOC Assessment Report, which advises Parties to the Montreal Protocol on available technologies and solutions. Over three days, roughly 40 of the world’s leading experts made excellent progress in a collaborative and constructive spirit. The Montreal Protocol, along with its Kigali Amendment, is known as one of the world’s most successful environmental treaties, expected to reduce global temperature rise by up to 0.5°C by 2100.
- Key highlights
Kristian Strand, President of Danfoss Climate Solutions, emphasised the importance of sustainable heating and cooling technologies: “Sustainable heating and cooling is vital for building a resilient society. It enhances public health, supports sustainable economic development, and contributes to a better quality of life for all. And it also makes good business sense. Our headquarters is a perfect example. Alongside carbon neutrality, we achieved significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency – all of this with readily available technology and payback times of typically less than 3 years.”
Andrea Voigt, Vice President Global Public Affairs & Sustainability at Danfoss Climate Solutions, highlighted the role of the RTOC: “The RTOC’s work is crucial in advising global parties on the best available technologies and solutions. The progress made during this week emphasised the collaborative spirit and dedication of the world’s leading experts in advancing sustainable heating and cooling.”
Danfoss is proud to have hosted such a distinguished group of thought leaders and looks forward to continuing the efforts to create a sustainable future.
- RETHINK Live follow-up sessions
Danfoss is hosting three follow-up online sessions on accelerating decarbonisation in buildings, industry and the cold chain. These RETHINK Live sessions are scheduled on May 6, 7 and 8 at 1pm (CEST).
For further information please contact:
Andrea Voigt, Vice President Global Public Affairs & Sustainability at Danfoss Climate Solutions
Ph.: +32 474080304
Email: andrea.voigt@danfoss.com
About Danfoss A/S
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family- and foundation-owned, employing more than 41,000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.