What we do

Refrigerants, Naturally! ...

... promotes a shift in the point-of-sale cooling technology in the food and drink, food service and retail sectors towards F-gas-free refrigeration technologies that do not harm the Earth's climate and ozone layer and to do this whilst improving or (at least) equalling energy efficiency compared to existing fluorocarbon-based technology.

... supports a positive regulatory and political framework for investment in climate friendly technologies. While the companies are working on different technological options and are at different stages of market implementation, they all share a commitment to eliminate HFCs in point-of-sale cooling applications and a conviction that alternative technologies work efficiently and reliably, offer environmental benefits (including being more energy-efficient than the alternative) and are, or are becoming, commercial available. Refrigerants, Naturally! is open to discussing options with policy-makers that could encourage the emergence of more climate-friendly practices in the future.

Key goals of the initiative are to

• Promote a shift in the point-of-sale cooling technology towards natural refrigerants with a low-or non-Global Warming Potential and a zero Ozone Depletion Potential, that is safe, reliable and cost effective.
• Do this whilst improving or (at least) equaling energy efficiency compared to existing fluorocarbon based technology.
• Provide a platform and a critical mass in communicating with the refrigeration technology supply chain, with other users, governments and civil society.

Each member company is required to

• Publicly commit to the objectives of the initiative.
• Develop prospective timetables to move their operation towards these goals and periodically share their progress with members.
• Make a substantial effort or investment to progressively replace fluorocarbons with natural refrigerants. This may include R&D, testing, financial investment, staff time or public engagement.
• Share technical information about alternative refrigeration between the partners of the initiative via regular meetings, special events/workshops and bilateral exchanges.
• Share data and results with external stakeholders, such as their wider supply chain, their industry peer groups, government decision makers and the public.