IIR launches “Women in Cooling” database with global survey insights

The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has launched the “Women in Cooling” database, an interactive platform presenting career stories and survey data from women in the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump (RACHP) sector.

Developed by David from GCA, the database features 1,306 profiles of women working in RACHP worldwide. It highlights both their career paths and the challenges they encounter in the industry.

The content is based on a global survey initiated in 2022 by IIR and UNEP OzonAction, with contributions from international partners. The survey was designed to explore the backgrounds, motivations, challenges, and opportunities of women in the sector, and the results were first published in the Women in Cooling booklet.

The database has since been expanded to include additional responses from North and Latin America. This update was conducted in partnership with Women in HVACR, ASHRAE, and FAIAR, all founding members of the International Network of Women in Cooling (INWIC).

Explore the “Women in Cooling” database here.