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. The Institute provides a central resource for people from all over the world to improve the application of refrigeration and allied fields for the general good of society with particular emphasis on environment, efficiency, safety and innovation. The IOR operates a successful WinRACHP group (Women in Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Pumps) to promote careers and encourage leadership skills in women working in any aspect of this sector.
The IOR supports the Women’s Engineering Society as part of its mission to encourage diversity in engineering, encourage career development and raise awareness of the fantastic opportunities that engineering – an in particular cooling related engineering – can offer for everyone – Miriam Rodway MInstR, Chief Executive