Williams Refrigeration has published embodied carbon calculations for its core products, and now including modular cold room components with the figures independently verified by CIBSE under its Embodied Carbon Verification (ECV) scheme.
The King's Lynn-based manufacturer has used the CIBSE TM65 mid-level calculation method to determine the embodied carbon footprint of its products, giving specifiers, contractors, and clients access to independently verified data to support informed, low-carbon decision-making.
Why It Matters
Embodied carbon data is rapidly becoming a "must-have" for foodservice equipment suppliers, as consultants, designers, and operators look to comply with their environmental aspirations and obligations. Having a verified figure to encapsulate the embodied carbon in an appliance allows specifiers to select the most appropriate products for their projects with confidence.
Williams' Sales and Marketing Director, Malcolm Harling, has spoken about the scale of the undertaking, noting that collating embodied carbon data has been a significant investment of time and resource, but one the business considers essential given increasing demand from consultants, distributors, and end clients further down the supply chain.
A Commitment, Not a One-Off
CIBSE's ECV scheme provides independent, third-party verification of manufacturers' embodied carbon claims where Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are not yet available. Certification runs on a three-year cycle with annual surveillance, meaning Williams' data will be kept accurate and up to date as its products evolve — reinforcing this as an ongoing commitment to carbon transparency rather than a single exercise.
By achieving CIBSE TM65 verification, Williams Refrigeration joins a growing group of MEP and building services manufacturers demonstrating environmentally responsible practices and helping drive the industry toward lower-carbon buildings.
Discover more about ECV here.