Embodied carbon figures are rapidly gaining importance, as consultants, designers and operators look to comply with their environmental aspirations and obligations. Having a figure to encapsulate the embodied carbon in an appliance allows the specifier to select the most appropriate for the project. We quickly responded to this demand and have published embodied carbon calculations for all our core products.
We're using the CIBSE TM65 mid-level calculation method for the figures, which have now been certified by CIBSE under their Embodied Carbon Verification (ECV) scheme. This independent verification scheme provides manufacturers with additional credibility by validating calculations through an industry-recognised body. This reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability and sustainable practices.
Data for Williams products is set to be included in the upcoming CIBSE ECV register, which is expected to be the go-to source for consultants seeking data for their calculations and carbon reporting.
The results show our embodied carbon figures to be among the lowest in the industry, highlighting our position as a leader in sustainable refrigeration.
“Talking to our business partners and end-user customers we realised early on that embodied carbon figures are set to become a ‘must-have’ for foodservice equipment suppliers,” says Malcolm Harling, sales and marketing director at Williams Refrigeration.
“The engineering team, supported by our environmental consultants, have been working very hard to collate the data required to compute them as quickly and accurately as possible. Their success means we are amongst the first equipment manufacturers to have our calculations produced, verified by CIBSE, and available within our Revit symbols in Specifi.
“There’s no doubt that embodied carbon figures will help our industry become more sustainable as foodservice operators, manufacturers, consultants, designers and dealers work together to deliver carbon net zero.”
Our core products with embodied carbon figures include a selection of Jade counters and cabinets, blast chillers, Chef’s Drawers, bottle coolers, Onyx prep stations, UBCs (Under Broiler Counters), and the undercounter Amber and Aztra cabinets. “These are our most popular models,” says Harling, “the team is working on having figures for all our product families in the near future.”
Embodied Carbon data is available via Specifi or direct from Williams.