Why Minus 15°C?
Global logistics companies move millions of tonnes of frozen food every year at a typical setpoint temperature of 18°C (0°F), and often even colder.
That standard, and the regulations that implement it, were established a century ago, but logistics and technology have evolved significantly since then, creating an opportunity to improve sustainability and efficiency across the cold chain.
The Power of Three
The Move to -15°C Coalition brings together members from across the global cold chain to share best practice and generate real-world evidence towards adjusting global setpoint temperatures in line with the latest science.
A small change can make a big impact
We work collaboratively to design and run pilots, joining academic partners to build a robust evidence base, and create dialogue within industry and with regulators. We also identify opportunities to optimise frozen temperatures within today’s operating environment.
Collaborating with the entire cold chain
Our pilots bring together manufacturers, logistics providers, and retailers to explore how incremental increases in temperature can deliver energy and emissions savings, while maintaining food safety and high quality standards. Initial results have been very encouraging and we are sharing evidence with our members.
Together, we could make the following wins a reality:
As we are building industry knowledge and confidence for temperature adjustments, we know that each degree of change from today’s operating approach represents an opportunity to improve efficiency and save energy, emissions, and costs across the cold chain at a time of acute pressure on our food system.