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Why this matters

Most refrigeration runs on chemicals that warm the planet, or quietly poison it.

HFCs warm the atmosphere up to 14,000× more than CO₂. Their HFO replacements break down into TFA, a forever chemical now detectable in rain, ice, and human blood.

The answer

CO₂, ammonia, hydrocarbons. Proven for over a century. They don't warm the planet, and they don't leave a forever chemical behind.

Natural refrigerants avoid both.

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Primary metric

A year of avoided emissions, made visible.

GHG emissions SCM Frigo avoided over the lifetime of 2023's equipment placed in the market.

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In real-world terms

What it adds up to.

499k
homes / year
powered for a year on the same footprint
910k
petrol cars off the road
for one year of driving emissions avoided
15.8B
km not driven
distance equivalent never burned in a tank
21%
of Milan Metropolitan Region's
annual city emissions
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Growth

Cumulative avoided CO₂e emissions over the years.

SCM Frigo has been ATMO Approved since 2022, now 2 consecutive years of independently verified impact.

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metric tons of CO₂e · GWP 20 years
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metric tons of CO₂e · GWP 100 years
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Voices from the field

What operators say after a year on natural refrigerants.

Richard Parr
Engineering Director
Ryan Jayberg Ltd
Performance
How has the system performed over the past year?

The equipment from SCM Frigo constantly exceeds expectations. SCM always provides a solution to suit our ideas & their technical innovation is market-leading. We have achieved standout efficiency for our clients when integrating SCM's CO₂ refrigeration plant with wider mechanical services.

Michel Cuvelle
Operations Director
AIRCLIMA bv
Performance
How has the system performed over the past year?

Yes, on both reliability and performance they are exactly as promised.

Koen Ankersmid
Sales Engineer
Pool Koudetechniek
Performance
How has the system performed over the past year?

With the use of the CO₂ racks in combination with a smart control system, several customers were able to achieve energy savings of up to 30% compared to former HFC installations.

Richard Parr
Engineering Director
Ryan Jayberg Ltd
Quality & Reliability
How has the build quality and reliability held up?

SCM Frigo has built up significant experience with CO₂, they are open and willing to share this knowledge. This is further supported by their Training Academy allowing us to upskill technicians & engineers before equipment is delivered. This support, coupled with their equipment build quality has resulted in reliable & problem-free operation.

Michel Cuvelle
Operations Director
AIRCLIMA bv
Quality & Reliability
How has the build quality and reliability held up?

We had no significant breakdowns. The expected performance and rigidness is according expectations.

Koen Ankersmid
Sales Engineer
Pool Koudetechniek
Quality & Reliability
How has the build quality and reliability held up?

So far the technology proves itself very reliable, some minor hick-ups but nothing serious.

Richard Parr
Engineering Director
Ryan Jayberg Ltd
Service
How was the level of service and technical support?

Throughout a project, SCM Frigo provides a quality service underpinned by their technical know-how. All of the SCM team are fully committed and provide an exceptional experience. They are a pleasure to work with.

Michel Cuvelle
Operations Director
AIRCLIMA bv
Service
How was the level of service and technical support?

Yes, delivered on time and without damage.

Koen Ankersmid
Sales Engineer
Pool Koudetechniek
Service
How was the level of service and technical support?

SCM offers good and reliable service for their products. Delivery of spare parts is smooth and information provided by technical support is useful and clear.

Richard Parr
Engineering Director
Ryan Jayberg Ltd
Safety
How has safety been operating natural refrigerants?

Yes, they go above and beyond to ensure the equipment is safe through exceptional design but equally to support ourselves with training in operation.

Michel Cuvelle
Operations Director
AIRCLIMA bv
Safety
How has safety been operating natural refrigerants?

All necessary safety equipment is present and tested. The support from the design engineers is very good.

Koen Ankersmid
Sales Engineer
Pool Koudetechniek
Safety
How has safety been operating natural refrigerants?

In the product offered by SCM Frigo, no concessions are made in terms of safety. As a result, these installations have proven to be very safe to use and maintain.

Richard Parr
Engineering Director
Ryan Jayberg Ltd
Satisfaction
Would you work with this company again?

Yes. Due to their quality, commitment, and technical know-how, we would use SCM Frigo for future projects.

Michel Cuvelle
Operations Director
AIRCLIMA bv
Satisfaction
Would you work with this company again?

Yes, we're realizing more projects as we speak.

Koen Ankersmid
Sales Engineer
Pool Koudetechniek
Satisfaction
Would you work with this company again?

Yes, SCM Frigo proves to be a good and flexible partner for us.

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The company

SCM Frigo: company profile.

SCM FRIGO S.p.A., founded in 1979, specializes in producing a wide range of refrigeration equipment. Its CO₂ product line includes subcritical packs, cascade systems, transcritical chillers, and booster systems.

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Become ATMO Approved

Does your company use natural refrigerants?

The ATMO Approved label is independently verified. Not self-declared, not marketing. If your equipment runs on CO₂, ammonia, hydrocarbons, or water, you may qualify.

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