Media releases

France’s electrification plan is missing a key ingredient, say Michelin-starred chefs

Michelin-starred chefs call for increased financial support to facilitate the transition to safe, high-performance professional kitchens that are free from fossil fuels.

30th March 2026

UK restaurants could cut energy costs 20% and energy use 64% by going electric

UK restaurants can save up to 20% on energy costs, cut energy use by up to 64%, and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 65% by switching from gas to electric equipment.

30th March 2026

Australian restaurants could halve energy costs and CO2 emissions by going electric

Australian restaurants can save up to 50% on energy costs and cut energy use by up to 64% by switching from gas to electric equipment.

25th March 2026

REACTION: High levels of benzene in European gas supply, study finds

High levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene have been discovered in the domestic gas supply for multiple Western European cities in a study by US researchers.

14th January 2026

Michelin-starred Basque chefs to champion energy transition from the kitchen

Three Basque chefs, Edorta Lamo, Javier Rivero, and Gorka Rico—leading figures of the new gastronomic generation in the Basque Country–have joined the Global Cooksafe Coalition (GCC) as ambassadors.

Leading property industry group supports the electrification of kitchens

Australia’s leading advocate for the country’s property industry, the Property Council of Australia (PCA), will today become a member of the Global Cooksafe Coalition (GCC), effectively signalling its support for fossil fuel free kitchens in property across the country. The PCA represents 2300 member companies who are part of the largest industry and biggest employer […]

London

Global Cooksafe Coalition launches in London – with new commitments to drive electric-powered kitchens in all new UK buildings by 2030

On Monday 3rd June 2024 we mark the UK launch of a unique coalition of global property companies, world-renowned chefs, public health and climate experts calling for an accelerated move away from cooking with fossil fuels to transition to healthier, affordable and safer electric kitchens – powered by renewable energy.

IKEA Netherlands to end sales of gas cooktops

The Global Cooksafe Coalition (GCC) welcomes the world’s first announcement from IKEA Netherlands to focus on safe, efficient electric cooking and end the sale of gas cooktops in the Netherlands from January 2024.

17th April 2024

Australia: Major government announcements show big policy shift towards electric cooking

Two important state announcements today signal a defining moment in the transition to electric cooking in both residential and commercial settings. GCC chefs and ambassadors will stand beside Victorian and ACT Ministers as they make their announcements today.

GCC Icebergs Event - Panel

19th March 2024

Television personality Melissa Leong joins $127 billion in property assets and funds pledging off gas for cooking

Today, television personality Melissa Leong will stand alongside Frasers Property Australia, Cbus Property, Barangaroo’s International Towers and the Powerhouse Museum group as they pledge to exit gas in favour of safe, sustainable electric cooking.

GCC Chef Ambassadors at GCC launch event - November 2022

19th March 2024

New ‘Global Cooksafe Coalition’ calls time on dangerous fuels in our kitchens

Leading chefs and multi-billion dollar property companies commit to electric cooking, including an ambitious gas exit pledge.