29 Mar 2019
The EFCTC (European FluorCarbon Trading Council) has set up a website to report any illegal activities related to refrigerant import and sales activity in Europe. The Integrity Line, operated on EFCTC’s behalf by the EQS Group, promises that anyone will now be able to report suspicious activities easily and if necessary, in confidence. The Integrity Line is collecting information about smuggling activities, mislabelling, counterfeiting, the use or sale of illegal disposable cylinders or other breaches of the F-gas quota system. Those reporting illegal activity will be contacted if additional information is needed. If it is eventually found that no violation has occurred there will be no consequences for the whistleblower. Once a report of an incident has been submitted the person who made the report can view the response or questions after 7 working days and submit further information. Find out more about the Integrityline here:
https://go10.integrityline.org/index.php?action=reportIncident&subaction=showTreeElement
The website also has information about comment questions relating to reporting incidents.
13 Jan 2025
Members have been contributing to the latest IOR newsletter, highlighting the initiatives they're involved in with the Institute.
10 Feb 2025
Catch up on the IOR February TechTalk which provided key insights into energy usage in the UK’s industrial refrigeration sector as part of the government project TICR (Transport, Industrial, Commercial Refrigeration).
10 Feb 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ian Garvey. An IOR member since 2006, Ian played a pivotal role in shaping the industry through his work with the BRA Commercial Refrigerated Cabinets Section, contributing tirelessly for 25 years.
9 Feb 2025
The IOR Northern Region Dinner is back after five years!
7 Feb 2025
This month's report from IOR President Lisa-Jayne Cook FInstR turns the spotlight on STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—and how we can inspire the next generation to get excited about refrigeration and engineering.