Reclaimed HFC Super Pollutants, USA

Type: Sustainable Infrastructure | Industry
Region: North America
Standard: ACR

It is estimated that only 2% of HFCs used in the US come from reclaimed sources, showing the significant opportunity for climate action in this industry. These hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are considered a super pollutant as they can have over 1,000x times greater global warming potential (GWP) than carbon dioxide.

The innovative projects displace new HFC production by re-using previously used HFC that has been recovered from equipment and reclaimed to like-new purity. The projects then use certified reclaimed HFCs in the manufacturing or servicing of refrigeration, air conditioning, or fire suppressant equipment.

These projects are an important tool to reduce super-polluting greenhouse gas emissions from the refrigeration, air conditioning, and fire suppressant industrial sectors. By leveraging carbon markets to incentivize the reclamation and reuse of HFCs, we can phase down the amount of super pollutants in our atmosphere.

In addition to delivering emission reductions to take climate action (SDG 13), the project delivers another benefit:

  • Industry, innovation and infrastructure: This portfolio of projects helps create a more circular economy for refrigeration, air conditioning, fire extinguishers, and industrial fire suppressants to avoid the creation of more harmful HFCs. 
  • Responsible consumption and production: This portfolio of projects supports the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in line with international frameworks, and significantly reduces their release to air, water and soil.

Our goal is to deliver 1 billion tonnes of emissions reductions

Delivering towards the Global Goals

Sustainable Development Goals

Supporting our projects delivers on multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). You can read more on the Goals below.

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