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Innovation leads the way – Indian cooking on induction

Creativity and innovation were the buzz words at the all-electric lunch hosted by the GCC in Melbourne this week. The event, held at Elchi restaurant, was designed to introduce the newest members of the Coalition - property company ISPT and ambassador chef Manpreet Sekhon.

New research confirms the staggering health impacts of gas–now it’s time to act

If there was ever a question about whether the world cares about the devastating impacts of gas cooking, then the launch of the European Public Health Alliance’s (EPHA) recent report into the health harms and economic costs of gas cooking gave us our answer.

The secret weapon to survive a kitchen renovation

I’m going to be renovating my house soon and for at least one week (probably more!?) I’ll have no access to my usual kitchen appliances with the exception of an old fridge that lives in the garage. Initially we thought our family of four would just have to make do with barbeques and salad (cue loud teenage whining), but it turns out we just had to get on board the portable induction train.

Fine Food Trade Show Exhibits an Electric Cooking Future

Touted as the ‘leading trade event for the food industry, Fine Food is really the place where you can see the direction the food and hospitality industry is headed and this year, the growth in the number of exhibitors focussed on induction cooking was widely recognised.

Electric Connections #3

As we sweep our way into new countries and continents, the Global Cooksafe Coalition is attracting more attention and more partners, members and ambassador chefs. We continue to grow in Australia too, as our influence and reputation increases.

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We’re looking for our next GCC Director

We’re hiring for a new Director to lead the Global Cooksafe Coalition. The job description and contact information are below. Director- Global Cooksafe Coalition Location: Home-based, remote role, preference for the wider Asia-Pacific region Contract: 1 FTE, with flexibility for the right person About Us The building and construction sector accounts for a staggering 37 […]

Electrifying Discussions

GCC had the exciting opportunity to be an exhibitor at the Household Electrification & Energy Efficiency Showcase at Parliament House in Canberra.

Recap of our UK launch

On June 3, the GCC gathered industry leaders, celebrated chefs and sector experts for a highly impactful event at Silo in London to inaugurate the UK launch of the Coalition. It was a truly special occasion that demonstrated the power of our coalition to reach across the worlds of fine food, property, health and climate to deliver a safe cooking future for everyone.

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 […]

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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.

Electric Connections #2

Thanks for reading Electric Connections, an update sent to you as one of the valued partners of the Global Cooksafe Coalition. We hope you enjoy it. Our big news! Monday 3 June will see the official launch of the Global Cooksafe Coalition in the UK. The event will feature new chef ambassadors Chantelle Nicholson, […]

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.

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.

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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

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.

Electric Connections Newsletter #1

Welcome to the first edition of Electric Connections – the new Global Cooksafe Coalition (GCC) update. These updates, sent to your email box every couple of months, will give you insights into: What GCC has been up to recently and our plans ahead Recent policy initiatives and research in electrification in Australia Information we’ve gleaned […]