Therm helps the food supply chain become more climate friendly by monetizing climate action. Therm develops and markets carbon credits to reward grocery retailers, food distributors, and dairy farmers for their climate-conscious decisions in refrigeration systems and food waste management.

The carbon footprint of the global food supply chain is a pressing concern in the fight against climate change. The food supply chain, which encompasses every stage from production to consumption, is responsible for approximately 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Understanding the sources and impacts of these emissions is crucial for developing strategies to reduce them and promote a more sustainable future.

The food supply chain significantly impacts the climate through various emissions sources:

- Land Use Change
- On-Farm Production
- Refrigeration
- Transport
- Packaging
- Waste Management

Each stage of the food supply chain offers different opportunities for decarbonization. Due to the complex nature of the food industry, decarbonization is often slow and expensive. Therm offers immediate, permanent, affordable solutions that help members of each stage quickly address emissions.

Therm brings together a rich industry background in HVAC/R, energy efficiency, carbon credits, facilities management, and cooling technology.

Cooling systems are one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in grocery operations due to the high GWP of traditional refrigerants. Climate-friendly refrigerant systems not only provide an alternative but also ensure long-term sustainability by virtually eliminating refrigerant emissions.  Grocers’ adoption of this technology reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate challenges while maintaining high standards of service.

Refrigerants used in commercial systems like grocery stores are potent greenhouse gases, with an average global warming potential over 3,000 times higher than CO₂. Many refrigerants can be purified and reused, reducing the need for new refrigerant production and thereby cutting associated emissions and waste. Despite these benefits, less than 5% of recoverable refrigerants are recycled due to high costs and operational complexity.