The Green Deal Projects Support Office regularly publishes success stories from Horizon 2020 Green Deal Call-funded projects to inform readers about their innovative outputs, the impact of their work and the lessons shared from their experiences.
We are happy to announce that ENOUGH recently had a success story published at their webpage. You can read the full success story here!
Highlights from the success story:
- Published roadmapsoutlining pathways to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 for food retail, catering, cold storage, transport, and domestic sectors.
- Demonstrated practical solutions such as R-744 refrigerant and chilled cabinet doors, achieving a 36% reduction in supermarket emissions and significant energy savings.
- Showcased innovative measures for restaurants,like energy-efficient refrigeration and kitchen equipment, leading to a 15.6% emissions reduction, integrated into the catering roadmap.
- Received international recognitionthrough awards for Elias Eid and Judith Evans for their contributions to decarbonisation research and leadership.
Outputs
The roadmaps published by ENOUGH are available on its website, and factsheets on the roadmaps are available to download for two sectors: retail and catering. Other materials have been published such as conference papers and journal articles. These roadmaps can be reviewed and used as a tool by stakeholders in each sector to enact transformative changes that reduce carbon emissions in line with net-zero.
Impact
The ENOUGH project is setting a global benchmark for decarbonising the food supply chain. Its roadmaps provide actionable strategies to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 while demonstrating the immediate benefits of practical measures like energy-efficient refrigeration and renewable energy integration.
Recognition of key contributors highlights the importance of research and collaboration in driving progress. Elias Eid’s award-winning work in the retail sector and Judith Evans’ leadership have been instrumental in ensuring the success of the roadmaps. These efforts support the EU’s climate goals and illustrate the potential for transformative change within the food sector.
Figure 1: Recommendations from the roadmap to decarbonise the food service sector by 2050
Figure 2: Left: Judith Evans and Elias Eid at the 1st LSBU Research and Innovation Festival, where Judith won the “Outstanding Impact Award” for her work on the ENOUGH Project. Right: Elias Eid receiving a recognition award at the ENOUGH annual meeting in Paris (July 2024) for his exceptional contributions to the project.
