14 July 2009 Government of Japan. Japan’s Fundamental Principles Toward HFCs: Utilization of...

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 componentPledge & review approach in reduction target

setting for industries (step-by-step basis)Mandatory recovery & Destruction of HFCs Filled

as Refrigerant in EquipmentAssistance to Art. 5 Countries with advanced

technology and Japan’s good practices

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1. Domestic Overall Situation

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Japan’s emission-reduction: executed under KP Target Achievement Plan (KPTAP).

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

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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

As for F-gases, 22 Business Associations in 8 sectors* formulated & executed those plans, consisting of these elements (pledge & review basis).

(1) Voluntary Actions by Industry Groups

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(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 materialsMobile Air Conditioner (MAC)Cleaning agent & SolventAerosols*sectors in which government currently assists R&D

programs

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Major Progress of Development

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Example of new substitutes: Non-fluorocarbon blowing agent ( LCCP GHG emissions: ▲ 61%)

(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)

Industrial refrigerator (including warehouse), air conditioner in buildings (office, commercial center, etc.)

End-of Life Vehicle Recycling Act (2005) Mobile Air Conditioner (MAC)

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‘Triad’ for HFC Recovery & Destruction in Japan

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Quantities of Fluorocarbons Recovered by Law

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.

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4. Future TasksHFC 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

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