Not only are investors increasingly showing that ESG reporting important information is needed to make financial decisions, but governments are also beginning to require this information. The SEC recently moved forward rulemaking to make elements of corporate ESG data reporting required for publicly traded companies,...
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In a perfect world, investors, board members, and executives would have full confidence in companies’ environmental social and governance (ESG) reporting and see it as an effective way to fight climate change as well as have a sound business strategy with strategic importance....
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There has been an increased focus on environmental objectives and environmentally sustainable economic activities in the business world. Climate change mitigation, sustainable finance, and sustainable investment used to be something that was only talked about in the realm of idealists....
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Fugitive emissions software is becoming increasingly important. For example, on March 21, the SEC decided to move forward on making climate disclosure reporting, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, required for registered companies....
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The American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act passed in 2020 and greatly impacted the refrigerant industry. In an effort to fight global warming and curb greenhouse gas emissions, the act looks to phase out certain HFCs commonly used in air conditioning, fire suppression, and industrial...
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California's codes and regulations for hfcs refrigerants are often seen as a model for environmental sustainability and decreasing our environmental footprint. That's why we've been keeping an eye on their latest amendments - Title 17, Division 3, Chapter 1, Subchapter 10 Climate Change, Article 4...
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Washington is the latest state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by placing regulations on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs refrigerant). Many states are beginning to understand the ozone depletion potential of HFCs and are creating regulations for environmental sustainability and decreasing companies' environmental footprints....
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At Trakref, we're an advocate for proper tracking of fugitive emissions from refrigerants to curb the number of greenhouse gases and air pollution that we're causing to the planet. However, we know many companies are new to refrigerant management and fugitive emissions reporting, especially as...
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Effective HVAC/R and environmental compliance has always been about accuracy. It sounds simple, but it’s easier said than done. Precision isn’t achievable without an environmental compliance program that’s both intentional in daily operations and driven by a clear vision of compliance issues — with a...
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The HVAC/R frontline is a demanding place to be during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regardless of where you are working, each day on the frontline you are in an environment where every interaction is a potential opportunity to catch or spread the virus. ...
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