About the IOR
The Institute of Refrigeration is the professional engineering body for all individuals working in RACHP. Find out more about the IOR here.
What we do
Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new technologies and professional development.
Join us
When you become a member of the Institute of Refrigeration you are joining a group of specialist experts driving the sector forward.
Progression and Upskilling Strategy for Workforce Development
Over the next 12 to 18 months, the IOR Industry Skills Alliance working group on Skills, Qualifications and CPD will work to develop a suite of short, stackable regulated qualifications, creating clearer upskilling and progression routes into RACHP careers.
Update on 2025 Ban on Single Split Air-Conditioning Systems with a GWP of more than 750
The Environment Agency has updated its guidance regarding the interpretation of Point 15 of Annex III to Regulation (EU) No. 517/2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases.
New IOR Technology Brief on Retrofitting Doors
A new technology brief on retrofitting doors to open-fronted display cabinets is now available on the IOR website. Published by the IOR Environmental Committee, this document focuses on practical considerations associated with retrofitting doors.
Abstract Deadline Extended for Adaptation 2027
Organisers of Adaptation 2027 have extended the deadline for abstract submissions to 8 September 2026 following exceptional interest from the global RACHP sector.
Apprenticeship Funding Changes
The Government has announced a significant change to apprenticeship funding that will make it easier and more affordable for employers to invest in the next generation of talent from 1 August 2026.
Bookings Open For Adaptation 2027
Bookings are now open for the 2nd IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures. Taking place in Birmingham (UK) from 8 to 10 March 2027, the conference programme will take an international view of adaptation strategies and bring together international experts to accelerate the transition toward a sustainable, future‑proof global cooling sector.
Next Meeting of the Skills Alliance Announced
The next IOR Industry Skills Alliance in-person meeting will be held in London on 24th September. Join us to help us progress in our key areas, which include strengthening apprenticeship and T Level pathways, shaping qualification design, expanding STEM and early engagement activity, and increasing the number of young people entering the profession.
IRC Business Briefing: Keynote Speaker Announcement
Andrea Voigt has been announced as a keynote speaker for the 2026 IRC Business Briefing, Securing the Future of RACHP in a Volatile Electricity Market. Her presentation will examine the true cost of maintaining an energy system amid the commercial risks of rising electricity volatility, while also highlighting the opportunities created through early adaptation and investment.
Paper On High Temperature Heat Pumps Available
The IOR’s latest paper on high‑temperature heat pumps is now available to download; this publication offers a closer look into emerging technologies that are reshaping industrial heat pump design and performance.