Bradford, UK: Morrisons is to set some of its freezers to -15 to cut emissions. The grocer says the move is part of a trial to cut carbon emissions and reflects improvement in refrigeration technology not available when the freezer standard was set at -18C almost 100 years ago.
Freezers in 10 Morrisons stores have been changed, taking into account weather and supply routes, with plans to roll out the temperature change to other outlets.
According to the supermarket, an increase of 3C in freezer temperatures across the supply chain will “transform” the business by cutting carbon emissions, saving energy, and lowering costs.
Move to -15C Coalition chairman Thomas Eskesen said: “In order for us to be successful with making the change to -15C, it is essential that we have representatives and support from every stage of the frozen food supply chain, so to have a large UK retailer like Morrisons on board is an important step forward for us.
“By raising the temperature of its freezers in 10 of its stores across the UK, Morrisons is demonstrating that change is possible, and we know that this seemingly small change can lead to a significant, positive, environmental impact.”
