The EIA product list has been designed to support and accelerate the race to zero emissions by 2050 and to demonstrate the feasibility of urgent action . Their HD1140-HC model is featured on this list as an example of their action .

This cooler uses a hydrocarbon refrigerant ( R290 ) which is a net-zero compatible alternative to HFC-based systems . The cooler also features high energy efficient fans , a digital energy management device , low e-glass doors and ECOMate insulation foam , all of which further assists with reducing its carbon footprint .

The race to net-zero has stemmed from the climate emergency of global warming . In 2015 ,

The Paris Agreement was drawn up , where countries and businesses alike have begun to plan their transition to net-zero emissions . This to keep global temperatures down and limit the warming to 1.5 C . To meet these goals it is recognised that global greenhouse gas emissions must decline to net-zero by 2050 .

Specific to the cooling industry , a climate action pathway for net-zero cooling was launched with a list of products . The products featured in this report offer a first step on the pathway to net-zero cooling . The list has been designed to support the transition and the feasibility of urgent action which Staycold supports as the emissions from commercial refrigeration have a huge climate impact .

For commercial refrigeration actions , the report highlights that manufactures should continue to keep driving energy efficiency of natural refrigerant-based cooling equipment . This is a two-fold approach , cooling products

not only uses a huge amount of electricity ( refrigeration , air-conditioning and heat pump equipment is estimated to consume 25-30 % of global electricity ), they also rely on super climate pollutant refrigerant gases including HFCs . There is an international agreement to phase out HFCs .

Staycold ’ s R & D department work simultaneously on these two approaches . Adaptation of HC refrigerant , as well as constantly monitoring technological developments that could further reduce the overall electrical consumption of their units . If is for this reason that Staycold cabinet owners often enjoy significant saving on energy costs over owners of competitor units .

Lena le Roux , Staycold ’ s Managing Director , had the following to say : “ We are extremely proud to be included on this international list as a South African manufacturer that has climate change in

mind . We encourage end users also to play their role and choose units made by manufactures such as ourselves , who are on the race to net zero . With it recently being Earth Day , it is very fitting as our company supports the emerging public consciousness about the state of our planet .”

The sustainable cooling database can be found on the Environmental Investigation Agency website . CLA

“ We encourage end users also to play their role and choose units made by manufactures who are on the race to net zero .” – Staycold MD , Lena le Roux .

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