UN strategy paper sets strict 2030 AC energy efficiency targets Air conditioning systems are one of 20 priority areas for a new global strategy intended to begin realising short and long-term carbon reduction gains ahead of COP26 event A global carbon reduction initiative has set a target of having one fifth of the world’s air conditioning equipment manufacturers offering affordable, more sustainable technologies for homes by 2025. The targets are among a number of commitments set out in an UN-backed strategy paper called, ‘Race to Zero Breakthroughs’. These commitments include a range of near-term targets that 20 sectors including the cooling and building industries are urged to sign up to ahead of the delayed international climate change conference (COP26) that is set to be held in Glasgow later this year.