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Our partnerships: Perifem
Eurovent Certification strives to make partnerships with some of the leading organisations in the HVAC and refrigeration sector, to help promote energy efficiency and the importance of good data. Eurovent Certification is a Member Technology Partner of Perifem, a French federation that unites various stakeholders in the retail sector, to address concerns related to the environment, energy, safety, and technological innovation. With members including integrated and independent retailers, food and specialised distributors, shopping centres, and their suppliers, Perifem represents a wide range of HVAC and refrigeration equipment users both in France and beyond.
About Perifem
Perifem plays a pivotal role in guiding the French retail industry toward sustainability and technological advancement. Since 1980, Perifem has collaborated with public authorities to promote a more responsible commercial ecosystem by:
- Deciphering regulations: Interpreting and clarifying laws and regulations affecting the retail industry.
- Promoting technological solutions: Encouraging the development and implementation of technologies that enhance sustainability and efficiency in retail operations.
- Influencing legislation: Participating in the creation and refinement of laws governing responsible commerce.
The organisation focuses on three main areas of expertise:
- Energy and environment
- Safety and security
- Technology.
Eurovent Certification plays a key interest in the energy and environment aspects of Perifem’s work, as it addresses issues related to the energy consumption and environmental impact of commercial refrigeration and HVAC products.
Perifem represents a significant portion of the French retail sector, encompassing 80% of the top 50 physical retail brands (both food and specialised) and the four leading shopping centre operators. This includes approximately 35,000 stores and 400 shopping centres, covering a total commercial area of 70 million square meters.
Our work with Perifem
Member technology partner
Eurovent Certification is a member technology partner. Perifem works to connect its retail members with technology partners including solution providers, institutions and other sector stakeholders, with the aim of sharing experiences, networking and the dissemination of good practices.
As a member technology partner, Eurovent Certification is active on three commissions, including:
- Air treatment & HVAC
- Efficient refrigeration
- Sobriety, Energy Efficiency and Energy Management.
These commissions meet 1-2 times per year and are central to Perifem’s activities.
Perifem Day
Eurovent Certification is a regular attendee at Perifem Day. An event that brings together French retailers, technological partners, and institutional representatives to discuss topics like safety, energy, environmental concerns, and technological innovation, all aimed at promoting more responsible commerce.
Find out more at www.perifemday.com
A valued relationship
The retail sector faces a number of challenges when it comes to decarbonisation, energy efficiency and environment sustainability, so partnerships with organisations such as Perifem bring real benefits to the industry at large. We highly value our partnership with Perifem and look forward to many more years of collaboration.