The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is an independent registered charity run for the public benefit with a membership of over 2200 individuals reflecting the diversity of the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector (RACHP).

Our sector is essential to the safe, reliable and efficient provision essential services in food production, distribution, storage and retail, industrial cooling processes in manufacturing, climate control in spaces, such as datacentres, IT rooms, offices, shops, leisure facilities and hospitality, as well as pharmaceutical and healthcare facilities, amongst others.