Green Cooling Initiative

Cooling is an essential part of everyday life – from cold chains for fresh food and the safe storage of vaccines and medicines, to air-conditioned workplaces and schools where it can elevate productivity. Cooling is a basic need for everyone.

The positive effects of cooling, however, come with a downside. The refrigeration and air conditioning sector is a massive greenhouse gas emitter. This is due to appliances that are not energy-efficient and the high global warming potential of commonly used refrigerants. Many air conditioners and cold rooms contain substances which are hundreds or even thousands of times more harmful to the climate than CO₂. On a global scale, the cooling sector is four times more damaging to the climate than air traffic.

Providing climate-friendly and energy-efficient cooling solutions is a key to protecting the climate and catering to people’s vital needs around the world. It’s what makes Green Cooling so important.