Supermarket cooling accounts for up to 70 per cent of Scope 1 and 2 emissions. For investors, this is a climate and material financial risk and an opportunity to lead.
Cooling – The Hidden ESG Risk in Retail
Discover how retailers can cut hidden ESG risks and save costs
Download our report for a practical guide on how retailers can slash cooling emissions through smart investments in sustainable alternatives.
Listen to our podcast on why climate-smart refrigeration is fast becoming a marker of credible ESG strategy. ↓
Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants are super-pollutants driving climate impact in retail. Despite cost-effective, energy-efficient alternatives, many retailers remain slow to transition. This inertia exposes them to:
- Volatile and rising HFC prices
- Increasing regulatory and compliance risks
- Potential stranded assets as standards tighten
Sustainable cooling systems deliver payback in four to 10 years.
Companies that act early gain:
- Reduced operational expenditure
- Regulatory alignment
- Long-term competitiveness
Engage with us
Our team has 15+ years of expertise in sustainable cooling. We can help you:
• Identify cooling related ESG risks in your portfolio
• Shape engagement strategies
• Drive climate resilience and financial performance
• Identify cooling related ESG risks in your portfolio
• Shape engagement strategies
• Drive climate resilience and financial performance
Fionnuala Walravens
Senior Climate Campaigner
Fionnuala Walravens
Senior Climate Campaigner