The Move to -15°C

The #MoveToMinus15 is underpinned by independent academic research from the IIFIIR - International Institute of Refrigeration, University of Birmingham, London South Bank University and others, who reviewed the 93-year-old frozen food temperature set point of -18°C. The result? A small change with the potential to make a big impact. The Three Degrees of Change report found that a shift in frozen food storage temperatures from -18°C to -15°C could:  🏭 Cut 17.7 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year  ⚡ Save 5-7% of annual energy use across the cold chain 💡 Enable global energy savings of around 25 terawatt hours per year If you’re interested in finding out how we can significantly reduce greenhouse gases and lower supply chain costs without compromising food safety, explore the findings of our report here: https://lnkd.in/e76UZvvs

We are delighted to have secured the support of Nomad Foods - Europe's leading frozen food manufacturer behind iconic brands such as Bird's Eye, Findus and Iglo - who will join on our mission to change the temperature that frozen food is stored and transported at. Aligned with our ambitions, their ongoing landmark 12-month study shows that storing frozen food at -15°C can reduce freezer energy consumption by 10-11% without any noticeable impact on product safety, texture, taste or nutritional value. 🔗 Read more in our interview with The Grocer on how we're aiming to decarbonise supply chains, while helping retailers minimise their Scope 3 emissions: https://lnkd.in/equWzx5U

Last week we gathered in London to connect with our members - sharing knowledge and discussing actionable steps for the move to -15°C. We know that this journey will not be without its challenges, but we are confident that by working together with industry, we can redefine frozen food temperature standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut supply chain costs. Thank you to everyone who attended and came together to change what’s possible. Read more about the coalition here: https://lnkd.in/eEABxgC9 #ColdChain #Sustainability

At London Climate Action Week next week, our Chairman Thomas Eskesen will be speaking on the Reset Connect’s Net Zero Business Stage about the sustainability and supply chain challenges facing the food industry today. Together with industry experts, Thomas will discuss the solutions and insights being used to address these challenges and the role of the #MoveToMinus15 in creating more sustainable food supply chains. Join us on 25 June, Tuesday, at 13:50 at ExCeL London: https://lnkd.in/ek4gmeVX

At this year’s #TPM24, we hosted a panel discussion to share more about the role of the #MoveToMinus15 in shifting frozen food temperature standards to reduce emissions and lower supply chain costs. We also held our first general meeting. Led by Chairman Thomas Eskesen, we welcomed members old and new and used the meeting as an opportunity to set out our intentions for the year ahead. We’re pleased to have secured support from leaders in global shipping, logistics and trade, and we look forward to welcoming new members as we seek to expand this worldwide network to include representatives from every stage of the frozen food supply chain. As a collective, we are committed to revolutionising the global logistics landscape and we know that this change is only possible through industry-wide collaboration. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eEABxgC9

Every year, global logistics companies move millions of tonnes of frozen food at a temperature of -18°C. But did you know that this temperature standard was established almost a century ago, despite technology having evolved significantly in the decades since? The #MoveToMinus15 is an industry-wide coalition exploring the feasibility of shifting the way frozen food is stored and transported around the world from -18°C to -15°C. But no one company can make this change alone. Underpinned by independent academic research, our aim is to collaborate with industry to redefine frozen food temperature standards to cut greenhouse gases and lower supply chain costs – a small change that can make a big impact. To find out more, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eEABxgC9 #ColdChain #Logistics