THE CONSUMER GOODS FORUM
– WORKING TOGETHER FOR EFFICIENCY AND POSITIVE CHANGE
A Focus on Implementation
Sustainability
Ethical & Sustainable
Supply Chains
Product Safety
(Global Food
Safety Initiative)
End-to-End Value Chain
Transparency,
Data & Consumer Trust
Health & Wellness
Healthier
Consumers Worldwide
Knowledge and Best Practice Sharing
Global Coverage: 400 Retailers & Manufacturers;
Why Refrigeration?
• All cold is still produced by a 100-year-old technology that uses refrigerants – synthetic fluids, that absorb and release heat – plus large amounts of electricity for retailers and manufacturers
o The US uses as much electricity as the whole Africa uses for everything o Cooling systems already accounts for about 40% of power use in Mumbai, India, half of Saudi Arabia’s
peak summer power consumption, and 20% of total electricity use in Great Britain
• Refrigeration is a significant and growing source of greenhouse gases. Hydro fluorocarbons (HFC) are up to 4,000 times more potent than CO2 as a greenhouse gas.
o Velders research indicates HFC will add 56 - 90 % to carbon and then add indirect emissions - HVACR could
approach 100% incremental to carbon.
• Cold is the Cinderella of the energy debate. If we don’t change the way we do it, consequences will be dramatic
• An HFC phase down could prevent warming of up to 0.1 C by 2050 and 0,5 C by 2100 offering
one of the most cost effective climate mitigation strategies available in the world TODAY !!
Overview of refrigerants
NH3 CO2 HC
H2O He Air
C3H8
The CGF Refrigeration Resolution 2010 - 2015
Goal: To begin phasing-out HFC refrigerants in new installations as of 2015 and replace them with non-HFC refrigerants (natural refrigerant alternatives) Scope:
• Manufacturers: small scale plug-in refrigeration units • Retailers: refrigeration used in stores • Cold Stores • Industrial facilities
Approach: • To encourage the development of scale in the industry, collaborate with first movers • To actively shape public policy and the regulatory environment, fundamental issues like standards
and education / skilled trade and safety • To collect best practices from which we can all learn – e.g.: Refrigeration Booklet 2016
Refrigeration Progress and Milestones
Working Group co-Chairs: André Fourie (SABMiller) and John Skelton (Sainsburys, UK) Best practice sharing:
• 3 Refrigeration Summits – Chicago (2010), Atlanta (2011) and London (2013) • Refrigeration best practices document (2012) • Sustainability Activation toolkit - Refrigeration chapter • Webinar series in 2015 to reach out to members • Publication of the Refrigeration Booklet 2016
Developing scale in the industry: To help address the gap on natural refrigeration developments between Europe and North America, the CGF organised a refrigeration workshop, hosted by Ahold USA, in 2014 Working with policy-makers: In 2012, CGF companies secured SNAP (Significant New Alternatives Policy) approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency to use HC refrigerants in vending machines
CGF Member Natural Refrigerant snapshot - Europe
4000+ STORES
Source: Shecco, CGF
CGF Member Natural Refrigerant snapshot – North and Central America
300+ STORES
Source: Shecco, CGF
CGF Member Natural Refrigerant snapshot – Asia
1000+ STORES
Source: Shecco, CGF
CGF Member Natural Refrigerant snapshot – Others
20 STORES
100+ STORES
OCEANIA AFRICA
Source: Shecco
CGF Member Natural Refrigerant snapshot – Manufacturers
4M+ UNITS
Natural Refrigerant Challenges
1. “Natural refrigerants are not viable in hot countries”
Tesco - Bang Pra store, Thailand Hydrocarbon refrigeration system
Carrefour - Alzira store, Valencia, Spain Transcritical CO2 refrigeration system
Natural Refrigerant Challenges
2. “Natural refrigerants are not viable in developing countries”
THAILAND
TURKEY SOUTH AFRICA
MEXICO
Natural Refrigerant Challenges
2. “Natural refrigerants are not viable in developing countries”
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
28 000+ UNITS
EURASIA AND AFRICA
280 000+ UNITS
Natural Refrigerant Challenges
3. “Natural refrigerants are more costly than conventional systems ”
Carrefour SA Express, Kurtköy, Turkey - Although there is a higher investment cost, operational costs were found to be lower than HFC Refrigerant Costs - CO2 systems costs were 90% less expensive than traditional refrigerants (US$2.2/kg versus US$24.2/kg for R-404A).
Sobeys IGA, Cookshiren Canada - The initial capital costs of a transcritical CO2 system are more than traditional HCFC DX systems (approximately 11% increase in capital for refrigeration equipment), however operating costs and energy savings will offset the initial capital cost. The simple payback (…) with heat reclaim is less than three years.
Source: http://www.unep.org/ccac/portals/50162/docs/Low-GWP_Alternatives_in_Commercial_Refrigeration-Case_Studies-Final.pdf
Next Steps – beyond the 2010 CGF Board new Resolution
• Continue to actively monitor public policy and the regulatory environment (e.g. Montreal Protocol)
o EU Policy (F-Gas) played a key role accelerating HFC phase-down, creating stable market for replacements and triggering investment in natural refrigerant solutions
o UNEP’s Climate & Clean Air Coalition and the private sector efforts from Global Cold Food Chain Council and Global Refrigerant Management initiative
• Engagement with key stakeholders such as technology providers, trade associations, civil society, and more
• New commitment/resolution with a target (?)
Leaks management Commitment on responsible disposal, recycling and recovery of refrigerant at end of life Doors in refrigerators (energy and cost savings)
• Consider HVAC – critical relationship to refrigeration, cost and emissions.
How to get involved
• Start piloting solutions with natural refrigerants.
• Measure your existing footprint
• Share best practices on natural refrigerant pilots
• Contribute to current efforts in your area of operation (e.g.: ARA in Australia)
• Join our Refrigeration best practice webinars
• Meet us at the 2016 CGF Refrigeration Summit (TBD) or any of the HVAC events currently scheduled
Conclusions
An HFC phase down could prevent warming of up to 0.1 C by 2050 and 0,5 C by 2100 offering one of the most cost effective climate mitigation strategies available in the world TODAY !!
CGF Sustainability Contacts
Ignacio Gavilan Director, Sustainability The Consumer Goods Forum [email protected] CGF Sustainability website: http://www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/sustainability-strategic-focus/
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