With a career spanning sustainability, clean technology and leadership, Ronnie Coutts is now leading Nordic Climate Group’s operations in the UK and Ireland — driven by a clear goal: to grow a people-centred business that leads the transition to greener cooling and heating.
For Ronnie, sustainability has never been a trend — it’s been the guiding thread throughout his career. From helping to introduce some of London’s first electric HGVs to promoting solar and wind-powered technologies in the security sector, he has always focused on reducing environmental impact. Later, while leading major facilities management contracts, he continued to champion ways to cut emissions and improve energy efficiency.
– That focus and desire to do better for our climate has naturally brought me to Nordic Climate Group.
As Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, Ronnie brings both strategic and human leadership to the role. He believes the best leadership is empathetic — it’s about listening, understanding, and supporting the teams so they can succeed.
Having helped scale several organisations, he values mentorship and shared learning. It’s about helping people grow, learning from experience, and being alert to risks while creating an environment where ideas can thrive.
A clear vision for the region
Ronnie’s ambition for Nordic Climate Group in the UK and Ireland is straightforward yet ambitious:
– I want us to be seen as the best heating and cooling business in the region — ‘best’ in the eyes of both our customers and our people.
One of the biggest challenges in the sector is attracting and retaining skilled people. The company needs to be clear about the opportunities our industry provides, that we offer highly skilled, well-paid roles that are vital to the green economy. He believes collaboration within Nordic Climate Group is key, by pooling our expertise, creating academies and modernising how we work, we can build a strong, future-ready workforce.
At the same time, the industry is undergoing a major technological shift, with transitioning to natural refrigerants like ammonia and CO2. Training the teams to adapt and stay safe is essential and Ronnie is proud of how the technicians are already embracing this change.
Driving sustainability and innovation
Nordic Climate Group is helping customers lead the transition away from F-Gas refrigerants, which are being phased out by 2030, while also installing energy-efficient systems that directly reduce carbon emissions.
– Sustainability runs through everything we do. We’re committed to reducing our own climate impact and measuring progress through our Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). It’s not just about meeting targets — it’s about challenging ourselves to go further, faster.