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
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
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1. Domestic Overall Situation
Japan’s emission-reduction: executed under KP Target
Achievement Plan (KPTAP).
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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) 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
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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 materials
Mobile Air Conditioner (MAC)
Cleaning agent & Solvent
Aerosols
*sectors in which government currently assists R&D programs
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Major Progress of Development
Example of new substitutes: Non-fluorocarbon
blowing agent ( LCCP GHG emissions: ▲61%)
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(3) Recovery & Destruction of HFCs
Filled as Refrigerant in Equipment
‘Triad’ for HFC Recovery & Destruction in Japan
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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Quantities of Fluorocarbons
Recovered by Law
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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 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
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