International. For the first time, the International Refrigeration Institute (IIR) has published an Activity Report that emphasizes the essential role of refrigeration at the heart of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
In 2015, the United Nations (UN) announced the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that provided clear universal Goals for nations around the world.
Described as a "shared vision of humanity and a social contract between world leaders and people," the 17 SDGs are considered the blueprint for achieving a better and more sustainable future for all.
Naturally, global sustainability cannot be achieved without refrigeration, as it is present in most past, present and future areas of human activity. It is absolutely necessary for life and accounts for almost 20% of the world's electricity; a figure that is constantly increasing.
Refrigeration for sustainable development
Recognized as a leader in its field, the IIR is an international organization that covers all refrigeration uses and technologies, such as refrigeration for food and health, air conditioning, cryogenics, heat pumps or heat recovery. Its purpose is to disseminate information, contribute to the intensification of scientific and technical exchanges and encourage research and development towards sustainability in this sector.
In line with its institutional spirit "Cooling for Sustainable Development", the IIR 2020 Activity Report provides a comprehensive overview of how the Institute's work is intrinsically linked to the SDGs.
The Report details how the IIR has clearly defined its strategy and actions within the framework of the sustainable development of the refrigeration sector. In particular, this has resulted in new agreements with various international bodies and in the drafting of documents of general interest to promote the role of refrigeration in this perspective.
The IIR has resolutely intensified its efforts to become a major global player taking steps to implement sustainable refrigeration in all its uses.
The IIR Activity Report groups the Institute's actions according to the following SDGs:
Goal 1: End poverty
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Goal 3: Good health and well-being
Goal 4: Quality education
Goal 5: Gender equality
Goal 7: Clean and affordable energy
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
Objective 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Goal 13: Climate action
Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
See the full IIR 2020 Activity Report in English or French in https://iifiir.org/en/fridoc/22cfd4cd-582c-4523-ab80-2c2360a71e97
