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Huella de carbono del transporte refrigerado.

The carbon footprint of refrigerated transport.

• Author(s) : RASINES L., SAN MIGUEL G., ARTÉS-HERNÁNDEZ F., AGUAYO E.
• Publication date: 2022/04
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Refrigerated transport, CO2 emission, Diesel, Electric vehicle, Life cycle, Carbon footprint, Calculation
• Source: XI Congreso Ibérico y IX Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencias y Técnicas del Frío, CYTEF 2022.
• Formats : PDF

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Food losses and the carbon footprint of food : Is the food cold chain sustainable ?

• Author(s) : GUILPART J.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Sustainability, Food, Cold chain, Agriculture, Statistics, Loss, World, Carbon footprint
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Analysis of cold chain carbon footprint of fruits and vegetables in China

• Author(s) : XU R., LIU B., CHEN A., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/04/06
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Cold chain, China, Refrigerated transport, Vegetable, Case study, Cold storage, Carbon footprint, Life cycle, Fruit
• Source: 5^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Beijing, Chine, 6-8 avril 2018
• Formats : PDF

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Factors affecting energy consumptions and carbon footprint in refrigerated road transport: a brief review of recent advances in technology, materials and methods.

• Author(s) : MASTRULLO R., MAURO A. W., PANOZZO G.
• Publication date: 2019/08/24
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Thermal conductivity, Refrigerated truck, Road transport, Energy consumption, Review, Material, Carbon footprint, Insulation, Thermal load
• Source: Proceedings of the 25^th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration: Montréal , Canada, August 24-30, 2019.
• Formats : PDF

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Shaping the Cold Chain of the Future: The Road to Net Zero. Part two - Defining a Net Zero Cold Chain.

• Author(s) : COLD CHAIN FEDERATION
• Publication date: 2020/10
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Carbon footprint, CO2 emission, Cold chain, United Kingdom
• Formats : PDF

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Carbon reduction opportunities for supermarkets.

• Author(s) : EVANS J. A., MAIDMENT G. G., BROWN T., et al.
• Publication date: 2016/04/07
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Technology, Energy consumption, Reduction, Supermarket, Modelling, Carbon footprint, Leakage
• Source: 4^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: Auckland, New Zealand, April 7-9, 2016.
• Formats : PDF

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Navigating India's refrigeration sector: Energy efficiency policies, achievements and life cycle cost benefit. 

• Author(s) : SHARMA Y. K., KUMAR P. V. N. K.
• Publication date: 2025/08
• Languages : English
• Keywords : India, Regulations, Energy saving, Carbon footprint, Standardization, Market, Refrigeration
• Source: 1^st IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures
• Formats : PDF

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Study on the transition of environmental impacts from food consumption by Japanese population in the 2000's.

• Author(s) : SAKAI Y., ARAKI T., ITAKURA K., FRESAN U.
• Publication date: 2024/06/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Food industry, Japan, Carbon footprint, Environment, Dietetics, Rice, Case study
• Source: 8^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: June 9-11 2024
• Formats : PDF

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UK cold stores – the road to net zero.

• Author(s) : COTTER D., MARQUES C., DAVIES G., LAGOEIRO H., FOSTER A., EVANS J.
• Publication date: 2024/06/11
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Store, Carbon footprint, Energy efficiency, Cold chain, Logistics, Case study
• Source: 8^th IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: June 9-11 2024
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Economic and climate advantages of using secondary loop systems (SL-MACs) for HFO-1234yf in mobile air conditioning.

• Author(s) : ANDERSEN S. O., BAKER J. A., CHOWDHURY S. P., et al.
• Publication date: 2018/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : R1234yf, Comparison, HFO, Carbon footprint, Cost, Mobile air conditioning, Refrigerant charge
• Source: 1^st IIR international conference on the application of HFO refrigerants, Birmingham, September 2-5 2018.
• Formats : PDF

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Economic and climate advantages of using secondary loop systems (SL-MACs) for HFO-1234yf in mobile air conditioning.

• Author(s) : SHERMAN N.
• Publication date: 2018/09
• Languages : English
• Keywords : R1234yf, Comparison, HFO, Carbon footprint, Cost, Mobile air conditioning, Refrigerant charge
• Source: 1^st IIR international conference on the application of HFO refrigerants, Birmingham, September 2-5 2018.
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Mini Containers to Improve the Cold Chain Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint.

• Author(s) : SYAM M. M., CABRERA-CALDERON S., VIJAYAN K. A., BALAJI V., PHELAN P. E., VILLALOBOS J. R.
• Publication date: 2022/05
• Languages : English
• Source: Climate - vol. 10 - n. 5
• Formats : PDF

Refrigerantes de bajo PCA para la sustitución del R-449A en un sistema de refrigeración comercial.

Low GWP refrigerants as substitutes for R-449A in a commercial refrigeration system.

• Author(s) : GIMÉNEZ-PRADES P., NAVARRO-ESBRÍ J., UDROIU C-M., MOTA BABILONI A.
• Publication date: 2024/06/26
• Languages : Spanish
• Keywords : Carbon footprint, COP, Refrigerant, R449A, R152, R1243zf, R290, R1270, Energy efficiency
• Source: 12^th CYTEF Congress - Ibero-American Congress of Refrigeration Science and Technology.
• Formats : PDF

Handbook of Best Practices: Room Air Conditioner Installation for the Lowest Carbon Footprint

• Author(s) : HWANG Y., ANDERSEN S. O.
• Publication date: 2025
• Languages : English
• Formats : PDF

 Theoretical evaluation of district heating and cooling networks connected to heat pumps.

• Author(s) : ALARNAOT ALARNAOUT G., NAVARRO-ESBRÍ J., MOTA BABILONI A.
• Publication date: 2024/06/26
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Heat pump, Low GWP, District heating, Carbon footprint, COP, Cooling, Coefficient, Compression
• Source: 12^th CYTEF Congress - Ibero-American Congress of Refrigeration Science and Technology.
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CO2, one of the options for reducing the carbon footprint of refrigerated transport

Comparison of CO2 emissions from refrigerated transport units using R744 and HFC-134a and overview of solutions that could reduce the carbon footprint of this sector. 

• Publication date : 2024/03/28
• Subjects: Environment

Top beverage companies moving to phase out HFCs

An update on the efforts of Coca-Cola, Pepsico and Heineken to phase out HFCs from their commercial refrigeration equipment to reduce their carbon footprint. 

• Publication date : 2023/06/27
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Nitrogen for transport refrigeration systems

Today the refrigerated transport sector above all uses a diesel-fuelled refrigeration units. Several refrigeration companies such as Casino, Safeway, Woolworth, Nisa, ASDA are proactively trying to reduce their carbon footprints.

• Publication date : 2013/04/18

First naturally refrigerated truck

British supermarket giant, Sainsbury’s, has announced trials of the world’s first naturally refrigerated delivery truck for frozen and chilled goods, hoping to cut its carbon footprint by up to 10 000 tonnes a year.

• Publication date : 2013/12/11

New energy-efficient way to make ammonia

The traditional way of manufacturing ammonia leaves a huge carbon footprint. An Australian team of researchers have found a cheaper and greener way to make ammonia from air, water, and renewable electricity....

• Publication date : 2021/02/08
• Subjects: Environment, HFCs alternatives

CO2 supermarkets: Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury's has doubled the size of its supermarket in Durham, UK, and has cut energy consumption by 10%. The store will be "carbon negative" thanks to a number or technologies including ground-breaking CO2 refrigeration technology and on-site...

• Publication date : 2010/05/27

Meeting the challenge of a sustainable global food cold chain

A recent report published by UNEP and FAO includes several important recommendations on how to develop more sustainable food cold chains. 

• Publication date : 2022/12/15
• Subjects: General information

"Chain of Thought" e-Newsletter

The second issue of Chain of Thought, the e-Newsletter of Food Chain Intelligence (Australia), has just been published. In this second issue, the environmental impact of food supply chains - a topic that is rapidly gaining importance in the food...

• Publication date : 2008/04/24

Briefs: First Spain-UK refrigerated railway line

Stobart Rail, a branch of leading UK transport Stobart Group and British DB Schenker Rail recently launched temperature-controlled intermodal services from Valencia to the UK via the Channel Tunnel. This is a unique example of a single rail...

• Publication date : 2010/03/07

Must read: new handbook of best practices for room air conditioner installation

The Center for Environmental Energy Engineering (CEEE) at University of Maryland, the Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), Centro Studi Galileo, and the Institute for Governance & Sustainable...

• Publication date : 2025/04/11
• Subjects: Technology

Mini containers, an energy-efficient solution for small farmers?

To benefit small growers, a team of researchers investigated the concept of mini containers that would consume less energy and produce fewer GHG emissions than conventional full-size...

• Publication date : 2022/12/12
• Subjects: Technology

Superconductivity for aircrafts?

NASA recently published plans for the development of aircraft using superconductivity for a time frame around 2030. This could allow for noise reduction, improved carbon footprint and energy savings. The main advantage of HTS machines is that they...

• Publication date : 2010/03/07

The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024: refrigeration contributes to sustain aquatic food supplies amid record high production

Figures from FAO and IIR highlight the importance of the seafood cold chain for a sustainable aquatic food supply through 2050.

• Publication date : 2024/11/25
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Cryogenic carbon capture technologies

Cryogenic carbon capture is in the early stages of development, however, several projects have achieved a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6, for applications such as blue...

• Publication date : 2022/04/29
• Subjects: Environment, Technology

Season’s greetings and a special gift: free access to a popular IJR article!

As we celebrate the holidays, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has a special gift for you! Download for free the most downloaded article of the year from the International Journal of...

• Publication date : 2024/12/24
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

New IIR Informatory Note on the carbon footprint of the cold chain

The IIR has just issued a new Informatory Note on the carbon footprint of the cold chain. It highlights the food safety and environmental benefits of an improved global cold chain. 

• Publication date : 2021/04/29
• Subjects: Developing country

New IIR Informatory Note on the carbon footprint of the cold chain

The IIR has just issued a new Informatory Note on the carbon footprint of the cold chain. It highlights the food safety and environmental benefits of an improved global cold chain.

• Publication date : 2021/06/07
• Subjects: Developing country, Technology, Environment

IIR website: best downloads in 2022

Discover the three most popular IIR publications in 2022. The focus is on the economy, women in refrigeration, and the carbon footprint of the cold chain. 

• Publication date : 2023/01/24
• Subjects: Environment, Figures, economy

IIR website: most downloaded publications in 2023

Discover the three most popular IIR publications of 2023. The focus is on the carbon footprint of the cold chain and cold rooms! 

• Publication date : 2024/02/27

The “Carbon reduction opportunities for the food chain” workshop at ICCC 2022

The workshop was focused on the solutions brought by the EU project ENOUGH to reduce emissions from the food sector as set by the EU farm to fork strategy. A panel discussion was also held during the event...

• Publication date : 2022/04/29

1st IIR International Cold and Sustainability Conference

The 1st IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain held in Cambridge, UK, on March 29-31, 2010 attracted over 150 participants from 22 countries. Academia, public and corporate research centres, public agencies and administrations, and...

• Publication date : 2010/05/27

The IIR at the GCCA event

The IIR actively participated in the 25th European Cold chain conference organised by the Global Cold Chain Alliance in Rotterdam (Netherlands) on March 23-25, 2022.

• Publication date : 2022/03/28

Past events: The IIR around the world, December 2022

IIR's participation in MOP 34 and the SIFA fair in Lyon.

• Publication date : 2022/12/13

Your invitation: United Nations Food Systems Summit 2021

The UN has invited the Director General of the IIR to present key data from two of its Informatory Notes during the Food Systems Summit 2021 to take place on September 20.

• Publication date : 2021/09/13
• Subjects: Technology, Environment

IIR member news: Linde

BOC, subsidiary company of the Linde Group, launches its innovative technology in refrigerated transport.

• Publication date : 2015/06/17

ATMOsphere MAC Summit 2024 x TU Berlin: natural refrigerants for mobile air conditioning and heat pumps

On 12 and 13 September 2024, the ATMOsphere MAC Summit 2024 was held in Berlin, co-organised with the Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin).

• Publication date : 2024/10/03

Discover the ENOUGH tool

The software to optimise food quality, energy use and environmental impact of a food supply chain.

• Publication date : 2023/11/06

New IIR Informatory Note on high-temperature heat pumps

IRR’s latest Informatory Note demonstrates that high-temperature heat pumps are a key technology in the decarbonisation of process industries. 

• Publication date : 2021/10/22

Available - New IIR publication: Technological options for retail refrigeration

Written by several experts from the acclaimed London South Bank University (UK), the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is proud to present the “Technological options for retail refrigeration”.

• Publication date : 2018/11/22

News from IIR members: Danfoss

Danfoss was chosen by Sainsbury’s and Netto to facilitate the conversion of their stores to CO2 as part of their ambition to drastically reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Danfoss has 10 years’ experience in the...

• Publication date : 2011/08/04

Environmental impact of the ice cream industry

This summary document describes the environmental impact of ice cream manufacturing, which is mainly due to the energy consumption and refrigerants used.

• Last update : 2022/11/17
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : General information on environment (climate change, ozone depletion…)

Cryogenic nitrogen in the food and beverage industry

The adoption of cryogenic processes in the food and beverage industry is predominantly driven by liquid nitrogen (LIN), and it is the preferred candidate for food chilling and...

• Last update : 2023/11/07
• Langues : French, English
• Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs