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Sustainability Failure to accurately assess environmental impact can lead to missed sustainability goals and obligations, higher greenhouse gas emissions, and a larger carbon footprint. This can be disastrous in projects aiming to achieve green building certifi cations, such as BREEAM, NABERS, and LEED.
Operational disruptions and fi nancial losses Underperforming systems may struggle to maintain
consistent temperatures, especially in high-demand situations or extreme environmental conditions. This can result in unplanned shutdowns, equipment failures, and spoilage of perishable goods, leading to substantial operational disruptions and fi nancial losses.
Loss of consumer trust and brand reputation For businesses that sell temperature-sensitive products,
ensuring product quality is essential for maintaining consumer trust. Product recalls, food-related illness outbreaks, or ineff ective medical products can cause long- lasting harm to a brand’s reputation.
Reducing risk with guaranteed product performance Once decision-makers are aware of the true impact of
product underperformance, they can take positive actions to reduce the risk. Quality manufacturers use neutral third parties to validate their data, ensuring products perform as advertised. Manufacturers can use independent laboratories to prove their data, or take things a step further with product certifi cation, which acts as a valuable tool to guarantee product performance. Products certifi ed under Eurovent Certifi cation must pass independent laboratory tests, factory audits, and software checks, as well as have all submitted data (including marketing materials) validated for accuracy. Products are also put under a surveillance process to ensure they continue to comply with declared data. Certifi cation off ers a comprehensive and stringent evaluation process and provides true impartiality, acting as an identifi er of high- performing products.
Conclusion
The risks of using refrigeration products with incorrect performance data extend far beyond simple ineffi ciencies. From jeopardising product safety and violating regulatory standards to increasing operational costs and contributing to environmental impact, the consequences can be profound. For HVAC businesses and their consumers alike, it is crucial to demand transparency, accuracy, and reliability from manufacturers and suppliers for informed decision- making. Investing in certifi ed refrigeration products not only helps to avoid fi nancial losses and legal liabilities but also plays a vital role in ensuring public health, safety, and environmental responsibility.
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It is down to decision- makers to ensure they choose the right equipment for the
project by selecting
products with independently verifi ed
performance data.
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