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ESG REPORTING FOR HVAC/R OWNERS AND OPERATORS
Non-Financial Data Reporting Requirements
There’s been lots of changes when it comes to ESG reporting. We summarize all of these changes so that you can stay up-to-date:
- Refrigerant Reporting Requirements
- SEC’s Latest Planned Climate Disclosure Rulemaking (Scope 1, 2, 3)
- California’s SB-253 / SB-261 (Climate Accountability Act)
- EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Activity
- European Securities and Markets Authority
- ESG Frameworks Overview
- Changes to EU and California Regulations
- FTC Green Guides
Learn More
FEXA AND FRIENDS NETWORK: ON-DEMAND SHOW
How California’s Climate Accountability Act Impacts Disclosure Requirements
On the latest Fexa & Friends Network Show, Ted Atwood takes a deep-dive into California’s new Climate Accountability Act (SB-253 / SB-261). The two bills will have a ripple effect on buildings and HVAC/R owners and operators everywhere – even those operating outside of the state of California.
Given the complexities and nuances of these laws, we explore the implications of the Climate Accountability Act and how businesses can effectively adapt.
FEXA AND FRIENDS NETWORK: ON-DEMAND SHOW
Extended EPA Oversight: Mastering New Skills to Support the Refrigerant Lifecycle with New HFC Regulations
On this episode of the Fexa & Friends Network Show, Ted Atwood discusses the new regulations regarding recycling and handling of HFCs used in air conditioning, refrigeration and cylinder tracking, and labeling requirements for equipment.
We will be focusing on: new cylinder management deadlines and requirements, post-use reclaims needs in 2028, and labeling and tagging requirements needed to support the refrigerant chain of custody.
Educational Articles
Building Sustainability Into Facility Management
Sustainability is no longer an optional aspect of facility management—it’s a necessity.
By implementing eco-conscious practices, facility managers meet ethical obligations to environmental conservation, and also attain operational benefits like cost reduction and increased efficiency.
ESG Data Collection Methods for Multi-Site Facility Operators
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria create a framework that organizations employ to assess and report their effects on society and the environment.
These three pillars intersect and influence an organization’s overall performance.
Where Will ESG Data Matter in the Future for Retail, Restaurant, and Grocery?
In an era marked by increasing focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility, compliance with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria has shifted from being optional to obligatory…
Fugitive Refrigerant Emissions: The Ticking Time Bomb on Your Net-Zero Journey
While the primary focus of greenhouse gas (GHG) Reductions has been on combustion and energy due to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere, there’s another potent pollutant flying below the radar: Refrigerants.
Unlocking Savings: Economic Benefits of Tracking and Managing Refrigerants
Fugitive refrigerants are looming more in the spotlight lately for their sizable impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Perhaps less obvious, however, is that refrigerant leakage also drags on operational efficiency and bottom-line results for any business with significant cooling assets.
New CSRD Regulation from Europe Presents Big Opportunities for American Businesses
The European Commission released the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) at the beginning of this year with the goal of standardizing and operationalizing ESG measurement and reporting beginning in 2024. This initiative will herald a new era in environmental reporting and disclosures.
Blog Posts
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Quick Look on the 2025 Legislative Outlook for Refrigerant Management | Trakref: A Fexa Solution
August 8, 20240 CommentsAs 2025 approaches, businesses involved in refrigerant management need to prepare for a wa...
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Washington State Refrigerant Regulations: Everything You Need to Know
July 16, 2024If you manage refrigeration and air conditioning assets, then you’re probably alread...
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Navigating the 2024 EPA Phasedown: Insights into the AIM Act and HFC Allocation Challenges.
Refrigerants are regulated substances, and starting January 1, 2024, the second phase of t...
Series: 2023 Major EPA Regulatory Updates
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EPA’s AIM Act Revolution: Sweeping Changes in HFC and Refrigerant Rules Set to Forever Transform Use and Handling Practices
The October 6, 2023, rules changes represent the most comprehensive change to refrigerant ...
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Extended EPA Oversight: Mastering New Skills to Support the Refrigerant Lifecycle with New HFC Regulations and Supply Chain Management Requirements
November 28, 2023On October 6th, the EPA introduced new rules as part of the AIM Act, expanding on our last...
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Deciphering the AIM Act: Unveiling the EPA’s Subsection H Proposed Changes – Part Three of Our In-Depth Series
December 14, 2023An Overview of Recent Developments: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently...
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All of these regulatory changes are overwhelming, but with Trakref, it doesn’t have to be.
Trakref is the only audit-ready refrigerant management and HVAC/R compliance software on the market.
Speak to a refrigerant expert today to learn more how we can help you stay compliant and avoid costly penalties.
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