JRAIA will work towards the realization of Carbon Neutrality while considering S+3Es.

① HVAC&R industry’s basic stance towards Carbon Neutrality :
→ Aim to expand the use of heat pump technology and products that are also highly efficient from the perspective of utilizing renewable energy.

→ Use the designated product system to reduce HFCs as much as possible and explore the possibility of safe use of lower GWP, e.g. “Green refrigerants” such as natural refrigerants and ultra low-GWP refrigerants.

② Direction of response to Carbon Neutrality in HVAC&R sector：
Basic principle : S＋3Es
Balanced target setting and target-driven activities on Safety plus Environment performance, Energy efficiency and Economic feasibility are important.

→ Safety(S) : Ensure safety together with users(consumers), installers and other relevant stakeholders

→ Environment performance(E) : Convert to lower GWP refrigerants from an environmental point of view.

→ Energy efficiency(E) : Improve the efficiency of equipment systems from the perspective of improving energy efficiency (directly linked to the reduction of CO2 emissions).

→ Economic feasibility(E) : A reasonable price (cost) that balances the above three items is essential to promote market diffusion.

Important Issues to be considered in refrigerant conversion