Precision Refrigeration Champions CIBSE TM65 and ECV to Drive Embodied Carbon Transparency 

27/07/2025

Precision Refrigeration has become one of the leading manufacturers to embed CIBSE TM65 into its product development and sustainability strategy, using the methodology to quantify and reduce embodied carbon across its range of award-winning commercial refrigeration equipment. 

Recognising the growing importance of whole-life carbon, Precision Refrigeration began applying CIBSE TM65 calculations to core product lines, including the MCU311 counter and HPU150 undercounter refrigerators. By analysing material composition, plastics, refrigerants, insulation, and electronics, the company identified key carbon hotspots and took action to explore lower-impact alternatives at the design and procurement stages. 

"CIBSE TM65 has transformed how we think about product development," said Begum Ozdemir, Supply Chain and Compliance Manager at Precision Refrigeration. "It’s given us a practical yet robust framework for measuring embodied carbon and helped ensure that sustainability is embedded from the ground up." 

The insights gained through CIBSE TM65 have also shaped internal practices, with embodied carbon now considered alongside cost and performance when selecting materials. Importantly, it has become a shared language across departments - from R&D and procurement to marketing - enabling more transparent communication with clients and consultants who increasingly demand verified, low-carbon data. 

To further strengthen the credibility of its reporting, Precision Refrigeration has welcomed the introduction of CIBSE Certification’s Embodied Carbon Verification (ECV) scheme. The formal verification of our CIBSE TM65 calculations not only reinforces trust and accuracy but also allows the company to align its sustainability claims with industry expectations. 

"CIBSE Certification’s ECV scheme is a game-changer. It brings consistency and confidence to embodied carbon reporting, both internally and externally," Begum Ozdemir added. "And with the annual monitoring component, we can ensure our data remains relevant as our products evolve over time." 

Precision Refrigeration is already seeing growing interest from clients and stakeholders for verified, low-carbon solutions. CIBSE TM65 and CIBSE Certification’s ECV have helped the business respond to this shift with integrity, supporting its long-term commitment to environmental responsibility and helping lead the industry toward more transparent, sustainable practices.