ARBS Highlights HVAC&R Role in Global Sustainability in New Whitepaper

ARBS, Australia's premier HVAC&R and building services exhibition, has released a new whitepaper titled "Catalysts for Change: Learnings from ARBS 2024." Crafted by ARBS Chair Professor Tony Arnel, the document outlines pivotal strategies discussed at the event to advance global sustainability in the HVAC&R sector.

The whitepaper underscores HVAC&R's critical role in sustainability, focusing on electrification, smart systems, and circular economy practices. It emphasizes the impact of embodied carbon, predicted to constitute up to 85% of building emissions by 2050.

Professor Arnel stated, "From managing indoor air quality to cutting carbon emissions, HVAC&R is at the heart of a healthier, more sustainable future."

Key insights from the whitepaper include:

Electrification: Calls for prioritizing electrification to aid decarbonization with efficient and smart systems.
Embodied Carbon: Urges the industry to measure and manage embodied carbon emissions using tools like the NABERS Embodied Carbon Tool.
Regulatory Adaptation: Provides guidance on adapting to regulatory changes such as Australia's net zero targets and the Global Cooling Pledge.
Circular Economy Innovation: Encourages adopting circular economy principles to extend product lifecycle and minimize waste.

The ARBS 2024 event highlighted that carbon reduction and circularity are pivotal topics for HVAC&R leaders, urging the industry to take decisive actions toward a sustainable future.

Download the whitepaper