BURLINGTON, MA (March 13, 2024) – City Building Engineering Services (CBES), leading integrated professional services and sustainability company serving some of the top retailers and food retailers in the nation, announced it has joined the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) at the highest level as a Titanium Member. The NASRC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to advance climate-friendly natural refrigerants in supermarkets.
“The CBES team is committed to a sustainable future for our partners, our communities and our environment. Our dedication to sustainability and sustainable refrigeration practices aligns well with the incredible work already done by the NASRC and their positive and ambitious plan to impact the future of our industry,” shared Cary Nix, SVP of Engineering at CBES. “We look forward to collaborating with these impressive member organizations and professionals in this important group to help drive real change that matters.”
We look forward to collaborating with these impressive member organizations and professionals in this important group to help drive real change that matters.Cary Nix, SVP of Engineering at CBES
With stricter environmental regulations at an all-time high, an increasing number of retailers are recognizing the importance of sustainability and the prioritization of natural refrigerants such as CO2, ammonia and propane as opposed to hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, greenhouse gases with high global warming potential (GWP).
In collaboration with its member network, the NASRC works towards creating a sustainable future for supermarket refrigeration by removing potential service readiness and cost barriers to natural refrigerant adoption. Some works include improving technology options and awareness, increasing workforce recruiting and training opportunities and supporting with funding.
By joining the NASRC at the greatest level as a Titanium member, CBES underscores its strong commitment to building a more sustainable future and collectively driving progress for the industry.
“CBES’s decision to join NASRC at the highest level demonstrates their strong alignment with our mission and commitment to driving progress for the supermarket industry,” said Danielle Wright, NASRC executive director. “We’re thrilled to have them on board and look forward to leveraging their expertise for positive change.”
About City Building Engineering Services
City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements for retail and related industries. CBES experts manage the most challenging projects from inception to completion, including project design, engineering, construction, commissioning and sustainability solutions. CBES is committed to maximizing technical infrastructure value for their clients and the environment. Learn more on our website and LinkedIn.
About the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council
The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) is a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit working to advance climate-friendly natural refrigerants and reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by traditional HFC refrigerants. We collaborate with stakeholders from across the industry, including over 55,000 food retail locations, to eliminate the barriers to natural refrigerants in supermarkets. For more information, visit nasrc.org, LinkedIn, Instagram, X and YouTube.
2016: City US is established in North America, in partnership with Southeastern Grocers (SEG), servicing over 750 supermarkets across 7 southern states.
1985: Willie and Susan Haughey establish City Refrigeration Holdings (UK) Ltd in Glasgow, UK.
2009: City Australia launches in Melbourne, in partnership with Coles, servicing over 700 supermarkets across the country.
2015: City Asia launches in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in partnership with Dairy Farm, servicing over 205 supermarkets across the region.