Making the Case for Replace - HVAC retrofit for retail
This event is exclusive to BRC Retail Members and by invitation only.
Retrofitting air conditioning in retail doesn’t have to mean ripping everything out and starting from scratch. In this session, Nationwide Air Conditioning will walk through how smart design and clever use of existing systems, like pipework and infrastructure, can deliver high-performance, low-carbon cooling without major disruption.
The result? Less embodied carbon, lower costs, faster installs, and a smoother path to replacing legacy equipment while hitting ESG and sustainability targets. We’ll show real-world examples and discuss how this approach is already helping retailers future-proof their estates.
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Agenda
- 10:30 Arrival – coffee and pastries
- 10:55 BRC opening address 5 mins
- 11:00 Yetunde Abdul, Director of Industry Transformation at UKGBC talking about retail retrofit and logistics
- 11:40 Chris Newman talking about retail retrofit and HVAC
Why the timing is right and how HVAC technology is making things easier and more cost-effective - 12:10 Chris Henderson and Timothy de Vos from Air Conditioning talking about Smart Retrofit:
Low-Carbon Air Conditioning Solutions for Existing Retail Spaces - 12:30 Q&A
- 1:00 Lunch
- 2:00 Workshop – Making your Case to Replace
Plans for short term (2030) medium term (2040) and long-term implementation (2050) - 3:30 Wrap up with presentation on analysis from Workshop
Panel discussion on the analysis
Q&A - 4:00 Drinks and networking
Meet the Speakers
Tracey Banks
Climate Action Programme Manager | BRC
Tracey leads on BRC’s Climate Action Roadmap work to galvanise and accelerate the retail industry’s commitment to deliver Net Zero by 2040.
Chris Henderson
Managing Director, Nationwide Air Conditioning
Chris brings over 20 years of HVAC experience and leads Nationwide Air Conditioning with a focus on sustainable retrofit strategies, technical excellence, and commercial performance. He is also a recognised industry voice, having appeared as an expert on the BBC’s The Apprentice, and continues to lead the business with a focus on quality, innovation, and client outcomes. Under his leadership, the company has won three consecutive RAC Cooling Awards, including Contractor of the Year 2024.
Chris Newman
Zero Carbon Design Manager, Mitsubishi Electric
Chris Newman is the Zero Carbon Design Manager at Mitsubishi Electric, where he leads efforts to help decarbonise the built environment. With over 20 years at the company, he has held multiple roles focused on HVAC, and the use of low-carbon heat pump technologies. His work is central to Mitsubishi Electric's goal of driving net zero solutions in commercial buildings.
Timothy de Vos
Head of Sustainability and Design, Nationwide Air Conditioning
Tim is the Head of Sustainability and Design at Nationwide Air Conditioning, where he leads a team focused on practical decarbonisation strategies for commercial buildings. With a background in mechanical and electrical engineering and a sharp eye for real-world impact, he works closely with major clients across retail, hospitality, and offices to reduce carbon emissions within their budget and time constraints.
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