Since October 2009, THENATURALVOICE is the first statement supported by HVAC&R organisations around the world that points to the climate friendly potential of natural refrigerants. Counting already 75 supporters, THENATURALVOICE expects to reach 100 signatories early next year.
There has been a growing momentum to recognise the potential of natural refrigerants by the Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry, with suppliers, end-users, associations, and research organisations continuously joining THENATURALVOICE.
To date, 3 months after its launch, the statement has been signed by 75 organisations, among them “Refrigerants, Naturally!”, SANYO, Grundfos, Mayekawa, Axima Refrigeration and the International Institute of Refrigeration.
THENATURALVOICE echoed worldwide
The signatories of THENATURALVOICE recall that natural refrigerants “are a technically viable, safe, and efficient option for refrigeration, heating and cooling applications” and “stand ready to actively support natural refrigerants as a global safe and sustainable alternative to fluorinated gases. This unprecedented industry gathering to support natural refrigerants comes at a time when all climate negotiators are looking for effective means to achieve deep cuts against rising emissions.
“We will ensure that THENATURALVOICE is heard worldwide by policy makers negotiating the future implementation of the Montreal Protocol and the UNFCCC”, says Christianna Papazahariou, spokesperson of the initiative. For the message to effectively reach policy makers in different parts of the world, the statement is now also available in languages other than English, namely Russian, Spanish and Japanese.
To make THENATURALVOICE grow stronger, further support is strongly encouraged. No matter if your organisation is already actively driving the market for natural working fluids or if you just want to express your consent with the stated aim to support the opportunities carbon dioxide and other non-fluorinated gases provide, please send your organisation’s name and logo to
speakup@thenaturalvoice.org.
The statement can be found at:
http://www.thenaturalvoice.org
