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🌍 The Growing Shift Toward Sustainable Refrigeration in HVAC The HVAC industry is evolving rapidly, driven by global sustainability efforts and the urgent need to address climate change. 🌱 One major shift? The transition from synthetic refrigerants to natural alternatives like CO2, which have a much lower Global Warming Potential (GWP). A great example of this momentum is the recent partnership between Copeland and CRK, a South Korean commercial refrigeration company, highlighting the industry's focus on sustainable solutions. With the Kigali Amendment pushing for a global phase-out of harmful HFCs, the demand for eco-friendly refrigeration is only set to grow. It's time for innovation that benefits both the planet and businesses. ♻️ Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4hjgC1x #Sustainability #HVAC #NaturalRefrigerants #ClimateAction #Innovation #KigaliAmendment

Don't miss our team of experts at Chillventa!! Sara Urbanska, Devin Levanti and Alexander de Vries will be on hand to answer any questions you might have regarding F-Gas Quota, Reporting, and other obligations related to the regulation. Let’s Connect on info@afscooling.com #chillventa #Fgas #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #RegulatoryCompliance

🌟 Milestone of 10,000,000 Kgs of Greenhouse Gas Refrigerants Reclaimed to Help Save the Planet Refrigerant Reclaim Australia (RRA) has just reclaimed 10 million kilograms of greenhousegas refrigerants since 1993! 🌿 By safely disposing of harmful CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs, we've prevented over 18.5 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent from entering our atmosphere —that's like removing 238,000 cars off the road each year! 🚗🌏 This achievement highlights the crucial role the refrigeration industry plays in combating climate change and promoting sustainability. Let's continue to drive impactful environmental initiatives together! 💚 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4eqsRHF #Sustainability #ClimateAction #RefrigerationIndustry #EnvironmentalMilestone #GreenInitiatives

❄️ We’re thrilled to announce that AFS Cooling will be attending Chillventa, the leading international exhibition for refrigeration, AC, ventilation, and heat pumps. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet face-to-face, discuss the recent changes in F-Gas Regulation, explore the market developments and optimize your strategy in solving your F-Gas related needs. Our team of experts will be on hand to answer any questions you might have regarding F-Gas Quota, Reporting, and other obligations related to the regulation. Let’s Connect on info@afscooling.com

🌍 The responsible trading and usage of fluorinated gases (F-gases) is critical in our efforts to address climate change. F-gases, widely used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and various industrial applications, are potent greenhouse gases with a high global warming potential (GWP). In our latest article, we explore the crucial need to reduce F-gas usage, the challenges in trading these gases, and the evolving regulatory landscape. We also highlight the industry's efforts toward decarbonisation and ethical trading practices. Understand the full picture of F-gases and their impact? 👉 https://bit.ly/4dHAR6v #ClimateAction #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #Decarbonisation #EthicalTrading #Fgas #GlobalWarming #EnvironmentalResponsibility #RegulatoryCompliance

The Rising Threat of Illegal F-Gas Imports and Its Impact on Climate Change 🌍 As global temperatures rise, the demand for cooling solutions surges, unwittingly fueling a dangerous black market for F-Gasses like freon—a potent greenhouse gas. A recent report by Snoop.ro sheds light on how Romania, serving as a gateway to the EU, faces a troubling influx of illicit F-Gas imports. Key Issues: Market Disruption: Authorized distributors and manufacturers are severely undercut by black market prices, which can be almost a third of the official cost. This not only disrupts the market but poses significant risks to climate change mitigation efforts. Environmental Impact: Freon, central to this illegal trade, significantly contributes to global warming. The ongoing smuggling into the EU exacerbates this issue, highlighting an urgent need for robust regulatory enforcement. Policy Response: In a positive turn, Romania has ramped up border controls and strengthened EU collaborations, introducing harsher penalties to deter this illegal activity. These efforts aim to dismantle smuggling networks and ensure accountability for those complicit in this trade. Recent measures have shown promise with increased interceptions of illegal freon shipments and a spike in prosecutions, signaling enhanced detection and monitoring capabilities. Improved coordination with EU agencies has also seen a decline in these illegal imports. What more can be done to bolster international cooperation and ensure compliance with environmental regulations? Can technology play a more significant role in tracking and managing these substances? 📢 Your Thoughts? Let’s discuss how global and community actions can help combat the illegal freon trade and protect our environment. Your insights are valuable! #afscooling #fgas

F-gases & Regulatory Changes - What you should know! The Cooling Post’s article (https://lnkd.in/gigN4wYK) shows yet again another situation of illegal fluorinated gases (F-gases) imports. As can be read throughout the article, the individuals involved in the illegal operations were illegally posting hydrocarbons for sale indicating the wrong handling methods, among other misconceptions. F-gases are crucial in various industries, including refrigeration, air conditioning, foam production, aerosols, and electronics manufacturing, due to their stability and effectiveness. They contribute significantly to economic activities by improving energy efficiency and supporting critical sectors like healthcare and consumer goods. However, their environmental impact, particularly their role in global warming, necessitates careful management and regulation to balance economic benefits with sustainability goals. How to avoid situations like the above AFS Cooling supports clients in reaching compliance with the F-gas Rule 2024/573 by offering the following services: ·Procurement of F-gas quota: thanks to our vast network of clients, AFS can source the requested amount of F-gas quota offering the latest market prices. ·Reporting : AFS offers reporting services to clients from advising on the document collection to writing a full F-gas annual report upon request. ·Consultancy on F-gas Regulations (worldwide): AFS Cooling operates in EU, UK, USA and Australia supporting client throughout the scope of the various HFCs phasedowns globally. Our expertise adds value to companies’ strategies as well as avoiding painful mistakes when handling and managing F-gases relieving. For more detailed information, you can visit AFS Cooling’s website. https://lnkd.in/d6zfPe2q #afscooling