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Refrigerants, Naturally!

The Refrigerants, Naturally! Initiative was launched in 2004 by The Coca Cola Company, Unilever and McDonalds. In 2006, Carlsberg, IKEA and PepsiCo joined the network.

Refrigerants, Naturally! is a global initiative committed to combating climate change and ozone layer depletion. We promote the use of natural refrigerants and provide a platform to engage with the business community, political decision makers, NGOs and other parties. Through this initiative, we wish to raise awareness about natural refrigerants and accelerate the implementation of climate-friendly alternatives in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump technology (RACHP).

Activity period 2004–present
Last CoAct update 2023
Web URL http://www.refrigerantsnaturally.com
Output effectiveness
0.20
Accountability Index
0.36
Inclusiveness Index
0.49
Num. actors 23
Functions Knowledge dissemination, Technical implementation, Standards and norms, Lobbying, Participatory management, Training, Commercial product / service
SDGs 7 9 12 13
Themes energy, industry
Policy focus Mainly mitigation
Sectors Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Other service activities
Implementation countries Australia, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands (Kingdom of the), Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nothern Ireland (the), United States of America (the)
Target Target type
Preventing the emission of around 43.5 million metric tons of CO2 Emission reduction target
Installing 7.25 million units using natural refrigerants worldwide by the end of 2017 Economic target