WEBINAR Learning from innovative businesses in the sustainable cooling sector

As global temperatures rise and the impacts of climate change become increasingly pronounced, the need for sustainable cooling products has never been more critical, especially for the most vulnerable and energy-limited communities.

Sustainable cold chain solutions can transform farming and business sectors by boosting productivity, creating jobs, and driving economic development. By making sustainable cooling more accessible and affordable, cooling technologies offer a promising pathway to addressing climate challenges while supporting key sectors in off-grid and weak-grid areas.

Productivity and efficiency

Effective cold chains play a vital role in the reduction food spoilage and waste, ensuring that more produce reaches the market in good condition, which increases the overall yield and profitability for farmers and businesses. The development and maintenance of cold chain infrastructure has the potential to create job opportunities, ranging from construction and maintenance to logistics and management. By reducing losses and improving the quality of perishable goods, cold chains enhance the competitiveness of local products in both domestic and international markets, leading to increased trade and investment.

Quality of life

The impact of cooling technologies on quality of life and health is also significant, as they prevent the growth of pathogens in food and medicines, reducing disease transmission, and improving overall health. Additionally, they help maintain the efficacy of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, ensuring that essential medicines remain effective.

This webinar will provide an overview of the role of sustainable cooling products and solutions, exploring challenges around uptake and how innovation is helping to address these barriers. The panel will feature speakers from innovation companies who feature in the latest Energy Catalyst report - ‘Learning from innovative businesses in the sustainable cooling sector’ and expert organisations.

Expert panel:

Veronica Nkooyio, Senior Associate, CLASP

Simon Ighofose AMIChemE Meng, Co-founder CEO, PyroGenesys

Jordan Silverman, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Inclusive Energy

Dr Khoa Le, Researcher, University of Oxford

Doug West, Chief Marketing Officer, Hubl Logistics Ltd

Ceri Jones, Chief Commercial Officer, SureChill

Moderator: Mercy Rose, Head of Energy Research and Innovation, Mercy Corps Energy 4 Impact