Glossary

ARW

Air Condition & Refrigeration Wholesale.

Chiller

Liquid refrigeration unit.

CO₂ equivalent

A measurement of greenhouse gas emissions and how much carbon dioxide is needed to produce the same effect on the climate.

CO₂ project

Project using CO₂ as a refrigerant to reduce GWP.

CSR

Corporate Social Responsibility.

F-gas

Synthetic gases containing fluorine, such as HCFCs and HFCs.

GWP

Global Warming Potential.

HCFC

HydroChloroFluoroCarbons, which affects the ozone layer and contribute to global warming.

HFC

HydroFluoroCarbons, Fluorised greenhouse gases which contribute to global warming.

HFO

HydroFluoroOlefins, synthetic environmentally friendly refrigerants.

HORECA

Hotels, Restaurants, Catering.

HVAC

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning.

KPI

Key Performance Indicator.

OEM

Original Equipment Manufacturer.

PIM

Product Information Management, centralised management of product information that is needed to market and sell the products through one or more distribution channels.

TCO₂ project

Project that reduces or offsets carbon dioxide emissions, measured in tons CO₂.

Transcritical

Heat transfer with gas cooler.