International Institute of Refrigeration

Lineage Joins Newly Formed Global Coalition Pioneering Sustainable and Safe Frozen Food Solutions Alongside DP World and Other Supply Chain Organizations

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Lineage (the “Company”), one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions providers, today announced its coalition membership of the “Join the Move to -15 C” initiative in conjunction with global logistics firm and principal partner in COP28, DP World, among other global supply chain and logistics organizations.

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  • Lineage (the “Company”), one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions providers, today announced its coalition membership of the “Join the Move to -15 C” initiative in conjunction with global logistics firm and principal partner in COP28, DP World, among other global supply chain and logistics organizations.
  • The campaign will explore the potential transition to new, greener standards to help reduce carbon emissions in the sector on a global scale.
  • Lineage is dedicated to exploring advancements in the field to drive sustainable practices while adhering to science-backed food safety protocols.
  • The “Join the Move to –15 C” coalition and DP World have made the research accessible to all and invited stakeholders, industry leaders, and interested parties to show support for the campaign.

DP WORLD: RAISING TEMPERATURE OF FROZEN FOODS BY JUST THREE DEGREES FROM -18°C TO -15°C CAN SLASH CARBON EMISSIONS, STUDY SHOWS

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frozen food temperatures could be changed by just three degrees to save the carbon dioxide emissions of 3.8 million cars per year, research suggests.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frozen food temperatures could be changed by just three degrees to save the carbon dioxide emissions of 3.8 million cars per year, research suggests.
  • Most frozen food is transported and stored at -18°C, a standard that was set 93 years ago and has not changed since.
  • A move to -15°C could make a significant environmental impact with no compromise on food safety or quality, the study found.
  • Maha AlQattan, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at DP World, said: "Frozen food standards have not been updated in almost a century.

DP WORLD: RAISING TEMPERATURE OF FROZEN FOODS BY JUST THREE DEGREES FROM -18°C TO -15°C CAN SLASH CARBON EMISSIONS, STUDY SHOWS

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frozen food temperatures could be changed by just three degrees to save the carbon dioxide emissions of 3.8 million cars per year, research suggests.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frozen food temperatures could be changed by just three degrees to save the carbon dioxide emissions of 3.8 million cars per year, research suggests.
  • Most frozen food is transported and stored at -18°C, a standard that was set 93 years ago and has not changed since.
  • A move to -15°C could make a significant environmental impact with no compromise on food safety or quality, the study found.
  • Maha AlQattan, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at DP World, said: "Frozen food standards have not been updated in almost a century.

CENTRAL AMERICA NICKEL ANNOUNCES FILING OF PATENT APPLICATION ON ULTRASOUND ASSISTED GOLD AND SILVER EXTRACTION

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Central America Nickel Inc. (the "Company" or "CAN") is pleased to announce that it has filed patent applications in the United States, Canada and Mexico titled "Recovery of gold and silver values from feedstocks using ultrasound-assisted extraction."

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Central America Nickel Inc. (the "Company" or "CAN") is pleased to announce that it has filed patent applications in the United States, Canada and Mexico titled "Recovery of gold and silver values from feedstocks using ultrasound-assisted extraction."
  • The application is based on a process of selective recovery of metal values from various feedstocks, specifically gold and/or silver, with the use of CAN's proprietary ultrasound technology, the Ultrasound Assisted Extraction (UAEx).
  • Pierre Gauthier, CEO of Central America Nickel comments, "We have developed a commercially-scalable, green-chemistry approach that could potentially address and solve a major industry and environmental issue associated with traditional gold and silver metallurgical processes.
  • CAN's UAEx process resulted in the recovery of over 90% of gold and over 80% silver in 1-hour extraction time, without the use of heat and pressure (refer to Table 1).

Star Technical Solutions discusses Path to Net Zero in the cold store sector at TICR webinar

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is hosting a webinar this morning to explore the most recent findings from the Transport Industrial Commercial Refrigeration Research Project (TICR). The project which is led by London South Bank University and funded through the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy aims to decarbonise the industry by identifying innovation levers to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • The presentation which will focus on emissions reduction will give attendees a vital opportunity to explore policy and technology that could help to reduce energy consumption.
  • Dr Cotter's investigations highlight the urgency of not only harnessing cutting-edge technology but also ensuring its optimal application and integration for energy efficiency.
  • The study was part of the first phase of the TICR research project which aims to present recommendations to the UK Government as to how to best achieve net zero targets.
  • To find out more about Star Refrigeration, visit http://www.star-ref.co.uk

Star Refrigeration heating expert to present heat pump sustainability talk at major International Conference in Prague

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Friday, November 3, 2023

GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Star Refrigeration will be represented by its Group Sustainable Development Director, Professor Dave Pearson, at the Industrial Heat Pump International Conference in Prague, Czech Republic, this November 2023.

Key Points: 
  • GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Star Refrigeration will be represented by its Group Sustainable Development Director, Professor Dave Pearson, at the Industrial Heat Pump International Conference in Prague, Czech Republic, this November 2023.
  • The groundbreaking water heat pump technology Star designed, manufactured and installed in Drammen in 2010 – utilising zero global warming potential working fluid, ammonia- was a global first.
  • Dave Pearson, said, "District heating using heat pumps has already been executed successfully on a large scale across Europe.
  • November's major international conference will cover a broad range of heat pump related topics and is aimed at Energy professionals and Facility and Operations Managers within the Industrial and District Heating sector.

Güntner Sets Sustainability in Stone With Six Industry-Leading Pledges

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Güntner , a global leader in refrigeration and heat exchange technology, today announced its commitment to six sustainability pledges to achieve by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • Güntner , a global leader in refrigeration and heat exchange technology, today announced its commitment to six sustainability pledges to achieve by 2030.
  • In support of its strategic sustainability mission, these new pledges focus and accelerate efforts to significantly reduce the impact Güntner has on the environment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230921343625/en/
    Today, Güntner, a global leader in refrigeration and heat exchange, announced its commitment to six sustainability pledges to achieve by 2030.
  • The six sustainability pledges have been brought to life in a creative campaign that stretches across digital and traditional media.

Indigenous leadership and Canada’s low-carbon LNG featured at global industry event

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Monday, June 26, 2023

In March 2023, the precedent-setting Cedar LNG project became Canada’s first Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility to be given the green light by both the provincial and federal governments.

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  • In March 2023, the precedent-setting Cedar LNG project became Canada’s first Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility to be given the green light by both the provincial and federal governments.
  • It will leverage Canada’s abundant natural gas supply and British Columbia’s growing LNG infrastructure to produce low-carbon LNG for Asia-Pacific markets.
  • Smith is also Chair of the First Nations LNG Alliance, a collective of First Nations who support and participate in sustainable LNG development.
  • Many other Indigenous leaders whose communities participate in and benefit from LNG production—upstream, midstream, and downstream—are also expected to attend the conference.

International LNG2023 event a key platform for sharing ‘the best ideas of the industry’

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Monday, June 19, 2023

Since the first triennial LNG event was held in Chicago in 1968, the conference has been renowned for its paper presentations by professionals from across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • Since the first triennial LNG event was held in Chicago in 1968, the conference has been renowned for its paper presentations by professionals from across the globe.
  • In the case of LNG2023, which will be in Vancouver, British Columbia from July 10 – 13, 150 papers were selected.
  • It is through meeting, sharing information, and communicating on important subjects that we can move complex technical challenges forward.
  • It is hosted by the Canadian Gas Association (CGA), and supported by incoming LNG2026 host, QatarEnergy and Principal Sponsor Chevron.

Dr. Andy Pearson receives Special Plaque for nearly two decades of research paper contribution at the 10th IIR Conference on Ammonia and CO2 Refrigeration Technologies

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

GLASGOW, United Kingdom, June 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Andy Pearson, Group Managing Director of Star Refrigeration, was recently recognised for his 18 years of contribution to Ammonia and CO2 refrigeration research at the 10th International Conference on Ammonia and CO2 Refrigeration Technologies. Organised by the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Ss Cyril & Methodius –Skopje, the conference was held in Ohrid, North Macedonia.

Key Points: 
  • GLASGOW, United Kingdom, June 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Andy Pearson, Group Managing Director of Star Refrigeration, was recently recognised for his 18 years of contribution to Ammonia and CO2 refrigeration research at the 10th International Conference on Ammonia and CO2 Refrigeration Technologies.
  • The biannual specialist conference unites the world's preeminent scientists and industry leaders to promote knowledge exchange and foster innovation in ammonia and CO2 refrigeration technology.
  • Since its inception in 2005, the conference's objective has been to dispel ambiguities and confusion surrounding ammonia and CO2 refrigeration technologies.
  • The IIR International Conference in Ohrid is a pivotal industry event for knowledge exchange on Ammonia and CO2 Refrigeration Technologies.