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Decarbonisation progress is slowing down.
Record breaking emissions from global building sector
CO2 EMISSIONS FROM THE GLOBAL BUILDING SECTOR ARE THE HIGHEST EVER RECORDED, ACCORDING TO THE UNITED NATIONS.
THE UN ENVIRONMENT Program released the findings of its 2020 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction which found the sector’s decarbonisation progress is slowing down. It needs to increase by a factor of five to achieve net-zero by 2050.
The report found that despite stable energy demand, CO2 emissions from building opera- tions and construction reached their highest level in 2019 at around 10 GtCO2, or 38 per cent of global energy-related CO2 emissions.
“CO2 emissions increased because of a high proportion of fossil fuels used for power genera-
tion, combined with higher activity levels in re- gions where electricity remains carbon-inten- sive,” the report said.
“In 2019, spending for energy efficient build- ings increased for the first time in the past three years, but remains outpaced by investment in conventional buildings and construction.”
Building energy efficiency across global mar- kets increased to $US152 billion in 2019, rising three per cent from 2018.
Spending for energy efficient buildings re- mains a small proportion of the $US5.8 trillion spent in the building and construction sector: for every $1 spent on energy efficiency, $37 is spent on conventional construction approaches.
To meet targets of achieving net-zero carbon building stock by 2050, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that direct building CO2 emissions need to fall by 50 per cent and indirect building sector emissions by 60 per cent by the year 2030. This equates to building sector emissions fall- ing annually by around 6 per cent until that time.
Nokia has released Wi-Fi-connected smart climate control units.
Nokia branded units for India
NOKIA HAS LAUNCHED air conditioners in India.
The range has features such as adjustable inverter technology and motion
sensors. The Nokia AC models also come with Wi-Fi-connected smart climate control and customised user profiles.
In terms of features, the Nokia air conditioner range will include a four-in-one adjustable inverter mode as well as self-cleaning technology.
The air conditioners will come with dual rotary compressors, along with brush- less DC motors. There will also be six-in-one air filters and a negative ioniser.
Smart features include customisable user profiles, multiple schedulers, filter cleaner reminders and smart diagnosis. The new machines can also be con- trolled remotely through a smartphone.
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Beijer Ref
buys stake in Sinclair Global
REFRIGERATION WHOLESALER, BEIJER
Ref, has acquired a majority shareholding in Czech air conditioning and heat pump manufacturer, Sinclair.
Beijer Ref has acquired 85% of the shares in Sinclair Global Group with the option to ac- quire the remaining shares.
Sinclair is headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic with sales offices in Slovakia, Hun- gary and Croatia. Sinclair sells domestic and commercial air conditioning and heat pumps to 25 countries. Most of the sales consist of Sinclair’s own brand HVAC products.
The company has a strong presence in Eastern Europe with annual sales topping $A636.35 million (€40m).
Beijer Ref said Sinclair products will contin- ue to be distributed and marketed under its own brand within existing sales channels with plans to launch in Beijer Ref ’s other markets.
Commenting on the acquisition, Beijer Ref CEO Per Bertland said Sinclair’s products will be a strong complement to its existing range.
“Sinclair is a company with strong growth potential that adds value to our group and that strengthens our investment in our own brands,” he said.
“It is gratifying that we have been able to complete this acquisition during the current pandemic and we look forward to continuing to develop the company and the brand in sev- eral markets in the future.”
Beijer Ref CEO, Per Bertland.
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