{"id":12697,"date":"2025-11-03T08:03:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T08:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exkalsa.com\/?post_type=connect&#038;p=12697"},"modified":"2025-11-04T09:39:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T09:39:38","slug":"the-major-concerns-of-the-sector","status":"publish","type":"connect","link":"https:\/\/exkalsa.com\/en\/connect\/the-major-concerns-of-the-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"The major concerns of the sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On July 24, 2025, the world had consumed everything it would be able to regenerate within that year. We are depleting the planet at a rate of almost two years\u2019 worth of resources per year.<br \/>\nWe need disruptive changes in every aspect in order to prevent the depletion of the planet from reaching three or more years\u2019 worth of resources per year in just a few years.<br \/>\nTo take a step forward in Sustainability and move towards Regeneration, improvement targets below 50% are not enough.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><u>Major global risks<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2 years<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Misinformation and disinformation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extreme weather events<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>State-based armed conflict<\/li>\n<li>Societal polarization<\/li>\n<li>Cyber espionage and warfare<\/li>\n<li>Pollution<\/li>\n<li>Inequality<\/li>\n<li>Involuntary migration or displacement<\/li>\n<li>Geoeconomic confrontation<\/li>\n<li>Erosion of human rights and\/or civic freedoms<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>10 years<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Extreme weather events<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse<\/li>\n<li>Critical change to Earth systems<\/li>\n<li>Natural resource shortages<\/li>\n<li>Misinformation and disinformation<\/li>\n<li>Adverse outcomes of AI technologies<\/li>\n<li>Inequality<\/li>\n<li>Societal polarization<\/li>\n<li>Cyber espionage and warfare<\/li>\n<li>Pollution<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12713 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/exkalsa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/exkal-connect-riesgos-sector.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exkalsa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/exkal-connect-riesgos-sector.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/exkalsa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/exkal-connect-riesgos-sector-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/exkalsa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/exkal-connect-riesgos-sector-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/exkalsa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/exkal-connect-riesgos-sector-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>THE MAJOR CONCERNS OF THE SECTOR<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Among the many current concerns in the food retail sector, the following stand out:<\/p>\n<p><strong>The increase in outdoor temperatures due to Climate Change and its impact on refrigeration systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EXKAL Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Development of refrigeration systems adapted to the effects of climate change, capable of operating regardless of rising ambient temperatures, including semi-integral cabinets and adiabatic gas coolers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The ban on the use of HFCs in 2030 and the supply issues expected from 2027 onwards due to quota reductions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EXKAL Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Implementation of refrigeration systems using natural refrigerants with low environmental impact (CO\u2082, propane). In this context, semi-integral cabinets provide a key advantage by facilitating the transition towards HFC-free solutions, operating with reduced charges and avoiding reliance on large centralized installations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Energy efficiency.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EXKAL Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Equipment with ultra-low energy consumption thanks to research, next-generation components, and intelligent monitoring systems. Semi-integral cabinets also provide an additional efficiency advantage in certain store configurations, as they optimize energy at the point of sale and reduce distribution losses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food waste.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EXKAL Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Cabinets that ensure optimal product preservation, maintaining uniform temperature and organoleptic characteristics for longer, while reducing food losses. EXKAL also promotes digital solutions that monitor the cold chain and anticipate incidents, helping to ensure product availability and quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Circularity and carbon footprint.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EXKAL Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Application of eco-design criteria in manufacturing, the use of recycled and recyclable materials, and reuse programs. In addition, the company is firmly committed to climate neutrality by 2040 through the Zero Emissions Supermarket concept.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prices and financial preferences: investment or expense, CAPEX vs OPEX.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EXKAL Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Flexible business models tailored to each client, offering both investment (CAPEX) and service (OPEX) options. In this area, semi-integral cabinets emerge as a highly competitive alternative for clients seeking scalable solutions with lower initial infrastructure investment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>LOOKING TO THE FUTURE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>EXKAL continues to look to the future through research and innovation. Our proposal combines the development of efficient and sustainable technologies, the digitalization of energy management, integration with renewable energies, and the promotion of new concepts such as semi-integral cabinets or the Zero Emissions Supermarket 2040. All of this with a clear objective: to lead the transformation of food retail towards a more efficient, competitive, and environmentally responsible model.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On July 24, 2025, the world had consumed everything it would be able to regenerate within that year. We are depleting the planet at a rate of almost two years\u2019 worth of resources per year. 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