On October 6th, the EPA introduced new rules as part of the AIM Act, expanding on our last webinar that discussed updates to maintenance practices and the new 15 LB+ rulemaking. Today, we shift gears and focus on the recycling and handling of HFCs used...
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October 2023 represents a significant milestone for all HVAC/R, EHS&S, and Sustainability professionals and business owners, building managers, commercial property companies, investment funds, and shareholders responsible for owning, operating, or servicing any A.C., Refrigeration systems for any use from cooling data to food, or keeping...
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Accelerating Solutions, Expanding Reach, and Saving Money Through Collaborative Problem Solving On April 3, 2023, Fexa LLC completed the acquisition of Trakref, bringing together two leading companies in the facilities management space. Here's the official press release. Why this move was made This merger was driven by the...
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Knowing how much your HVAC/R equipment is leaking is crucial to comply with these regulatory requirements and operate your cool air and AC units within budget. It's also important for environmental sustainability, decreasing your environmental footprint, and meeting corporate sustainability goals....
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ESG reports are becoming more standard each year, so building on our trailblazing history of more than 25 years of refrigerant management, Trakref launches the Trakref and Darden Research Initiative for Compliance and Sustainability in partnership with the University of Virginia Darden School of Business....
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A basic introduction to the Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule On November 10, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration made a significant move to tackle greenhouse gas emissions and safeguard the Federal Government's supply chains from financial risks linked to climate change. In line with President...
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Understanding the New Jersey Global Warming Response Act When people think of greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide is the first that comes to mind. But few consider the refrigerant in their car's air conditioner, the HVAC unit on their house, or the refrigerator in the kitchen. All...
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California often leads the way in environmental policies, including policies around ESG and through the California Refrigerant Management Program. SB 260, otherwise known as the Climate Corporate Accountability Act, is currently going through the state's senate which would require reporting to the California Air Resources...
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This July, we saw continued legislation and rulemaking progress on the federal level and in California and Washington. We also saw the release of SNAP 25 and articles about everything from improvements in ESG reporting to the smuggling of HCFCs. Read on for more insight...
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When it comes to sustainability reporting and disclosure, there is a patchwork of frameworks to choose from for your climate related financial disclosures. While there is some overlap between them, each has its own philosophy and requirements for the sustainability disclosure that asset managers and...
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