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Policies and Measures for HFCs in Japan

Policies and Measures for HFCs in Japan. 14 July 2009 Government of Japan. Japan’s Fundamental Principles Toward HFCs:. Utilization of advanced environmental technology Development of substitutes of HFCs as a key component

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Policies and Measures for HFCs in Japan

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  1. Policies and Measures for HFCs in Japan 14 July 2009 Government of Japan

  2. Japan’s Fundamental Principles Toward HFCs: • Utilization of advanced environmental technology • Development of substitutes of HFCs as a key component • Pledge & review approach in reduction target setting for industries (step-by-step basis) • Mandatory recovery & Destruction of HFCs Filled as Refrigerant in Equipment • Assistance to Art. 5 Countries with advanced technology and Japan’s good practices

  3. 1. Domestic Overall Situation Japan’s emission-reduction: executed under KP Target Achievement Plan (KPTAP). 2

  4. 2. Domestic Policies & Measures for HFCs under KPTAP (1) Voluntary actions by industriese (pledge & review basis) (2) Development / promotion of HFCs’ substitutes (assisted by government) (3) Recovery & destruction of HFCs (ex. refrigerant, coolant) filled as refrigerant in equipment

  5. (1) Voluntary Actions by Industry Groups As for F-gases, 22 Business Associations in 8 sectors* formulated & executed those plans, consisting of these elements (pledge & review basis). & 1) Establishment of targets (ex. total emissions) 2) Implementation of measures to attain these targets 3) Follow-up of progress by government’s council 4) Establishment of revised targets once attained • *HFC manufacture / Foam and insulating materials/ aerosols / refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment / cleaning agents and solvents / semiconductor manufacture/ gas-insulated electrical equipment / metal products 4

  6. (2) Development / Promotion of Substitutes (Assisted by Government) • *Air-conditioning / Refrigeration • Room Air Conditioner (RAC) • Industrial refrigerator / air conditioner in buildings (office, commercial center, etc.) • *Foaming / Insulating materials • Mobile Air Conditioner (MAC) • Cleaning agent & Solvent • Aerosols *sectors in which government currently assists R&D programs

  7. Major Progress of Development Example of new substitutes: Non-fluorocarbon blowing agent ( LCCP GHG emissions: ▲61%)

  8. (3) Recovery & Destruction of HFCs Filled as Refrigerant in Equipment • Designated Home Appliances Recycling Law (2001) • Room Air Conditioner (RAC), household refrigerator • Fluorocarbons Recovery & Destruction Law (2002, amended 2007) • Industrialrefrigerator(including warehouse), air conditioner in buildings (office, commercial center, etc.) • End-of Life Vehicle Recycling Act (2005) • Mobile Air Conditioner (MAC) ‘Triad’ for HFC Recovery & Destruction in Japan

  9. Quantities of Fluorocarbons Recovered by Law

  10. 3. Cooperation with A5 Countries • Assistance to conversion to low-GWP alternatives from CFC/HCFC • Presentation of Japan’s technologies & expertise to A5 countries (ex. hosting South Asia network meeting, training program). • Further financial & technical assistance to A5 countries • Bilateral assistance framework including Cool Earth Partnership toward the needs of A5 countries.

  11. 4. Future Tasks HFC reduction measures should align with ongoing efforts under the KP and outcomes of UNFCCC negotiations. (1) R&D and distribution of substitutes, especially in air-conditioning / industrial refrigeration sector (2) Further emission-reduction in operation / disposal of equipment containing HFC refrigerants / coolants (3) Global emission-reduction of HFCs through technological assistance toward A5 countries 10

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