Natural Refrigerants in Europe: The Drivers and Challenges for European Food Retailers

Published: 12 September 2014
Lead authors: Nina Masson
Size: 0.76 MB
Number of pages: 20
The report, developed by Carrier in partnership with market development specialist shecco, seeks to provide a clear picture of the key drivers for and against the adoption of sustainable refrigeration and refrigerant options, and the impact of legislation on such developments across Europe. It summarises data from a qualitative study among leading European food retailers, conducted in January-February 2014.

The report, developed by Carrier in partnership with market development specialist shecco, seeks to provide a clear picture of the key drivers for and against the adoption of sustainable refrigeration and refrigerant options, and the impact of legislation on such developments across Europe.

 

shecco undertook research to reveal attitudes toward sustainability and carbon-footprint reduction among major food retailers, with a particular focus on investment in refrigeration and natural refrigerant technologies. The findings are drawn from qualitative research with quantitative elements, conducted by shecco among food retailers located in western and northern Europe, with a focus on Germany, France, the UK, Denmark and Norway. The research project was carried out from 10 January to 17 February, 2014. The market research received responses from 50 food retailers across Europe, 34 of those 50 respondents provided valid results which have been included in the report.

Contributors
Introduction
Methodology
Executive summary
Key findings
Conclusion

Nina Masson view profile

Position:
Chief Market Development Officer / Publisher / Lead Author
Organisation:
shecco

Nina holds two Masters’ degrees in Business Management and in Environmental Management. After serving in a communications role for global energy supplier Norsk Hydro, she has, for the last 10 years, been working in the field of environmental technologies, where she has developed special expertise on natural refrigerants. Today, she is mostly active in business development for market intelligence and consultancy services, as well as special projects and publications. She has been drafting and supervising global studies on behalf of United Nations agencies, including UNEP and UNIDO, as well as served as project coordinator for various EU projects. Nina is Associate Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).

Alexandra Maratou view profile

Position:
Lead author
Organisation:
shecco

Environmental and energy issues are the drive and focus in what Alexandra Maratou does. After studying Environmental and Resource Economics at University College London, Alexandra was a research assistant at the Electricity Policy Research Group at the University of Cambridge, UK. Following that, she worked as an intern at Cabinet Dimas, Commissioner for the Environment at the European Commission before joining shecco as Deputy Public Affairs Manager.

Klára Skačanová view profile

Position:
Deputy Manager, Market Development
Organisation:
shecco

Klara holds a Masters' degree in International Relations from the University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia and has a background in European studies and international economic relations. Before joining shecco, she worked at the European Commission and a small business association. At her current position, Klara coordinates team activities in shecco's Business Development department, including for market research, public affairs and international project services. She is an expert on following legislative developments with an impact on the heating and cooling industry at national, European and international level, and informs decision-makers about the latest trends in the field of natural refrigerants.

Ginta Vanaga view profile

Position:
Contributing writer
Organisation:
shecco

Ginta joined shecco’s Public Affairs team following her Post-Graduate studies in Energy & Climate at the University of Antwerp, Belgium. She holds a Master degree in European Studies from the University of Maastricht, the Netherlands, and has a Bachelor degree in International Relations. Despite her policy-oriented background, genuine interest in climate and environmental issues has been her driving force professionally. Prior to joining shecco, Ginta worked for a small Brussels-based consultancy and was a correspondent in Tallinn, Estonia, for the News Department of Radio Latvia.

Pierre Wattré view profile

Position:
Contributing writer
Organisation:
shecco

Pierre holds a Masters' degree in International Relations and Project Management from ISTEC Business School, Paris. His interests in technology and sustainability led him to shecco in 2011. Prior to that, Pierre coordinated the public affairs activities of a European Association promoting electric vehicles in Europe.

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