North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) Email Format
Food and Beverage RetailCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) is a nonprofit organization based in Mill Valley, California, focused on reducing the environmental impact of supermarket refrigeration in the North American market. It emphasizes action to overcome practical barriers to adopting natural refrigerants and works to educate its members and the public about the environmental benefits of these alternatives. The organization serves the food and beverage retail sector, addressing challenges faced by supermarkets in transitioning to more sustainable cooling practices. NASRC has positioned itself within the industry as a collaborative partner that advances workforce development and programmatic initiatives designed to expand access to natural refrigerant solutions, including partnerships and initiatives that support technicians and implementation efforts in the sector. Recent developments include collaborations with state and professional organizations to promote grants and workforce initiatives aimed at facilitating the transition to natural refrigerants in under-resourced communities in New York State, as well as formal partnerships with groups like ASHRAE and RSES to advance its mission.