Join us for this free webinar exploring the UK Government’s consultation on reforming the HFC phasedown under the GB F Gas Regulation. These proposals will influence how the RACHP industry manages refrigerants, invests in new technology, and meets future environmental targets.

This one-hour session, hosted by the Institute of Refrigeration, will bring together leading voices to explain what the changes could mean for the sector and how the industry can respond to the recently launched DEFRA consultation.

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Registration is required, and all registered attendees will receive a link to the recording after the event.

Programme

•  Understanding the Consultation and What It Means for the RACHP Sector - Ray Gluckman of  Gluckman Consulting
  Understanding the Consultation and What It Means for the RACHP Sector
  Ray will outline the main proposals within the DEFRA consultation on reforming the HFC phasedown and discuss their potential impacts across the supply chain. He will highlight the key issues for businesses to consider and the opportunities that may arise as the industry continues to transition towards lower-GWP alternatives.
• How Sector organisations are Coordinating on F Gas - ACRIB Technical Committee
  This session will explain how industry groups are approaching responding to the review through the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board’s Technical committee representing professional bodies, trade associations and contractor bodies. It will also refer to how ACRIB is engaging with industry and government to share evidence on industry readiness and attitudes towards improving safety awareness and training for alternative refrigerants.

Chair:

• Neil Roberts, Chair of ACRIB

The session will conclude with an open Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to share questions about the Government’s approach to HFC phasedown reform.

Speakers

Ray Gluckman

Ray Gluckman is a leading authority on reducing emissions of fluorinated gases (HFCs, PFCs and SF₆) within the Kyoto basket of greenhouse gases. An internationally recognised expert, he has advised the European Commission, the UK Government and major industry clients on assessing and mitigating F-gas emissions, helping to shape effective strategies for reducing their impact on climate change.

Neil Roberts
Neil Roberts is the current Chair of ACRIB and a respected figure within the RACHP industry. With extensive experience across both technical and regulatory aspects of refrigeration and air conditioning, he has played a key role in promoting professional standards and coordinated action on environmental policy. Neil works closely with industry bodies and government to support effective, practical approaches to refrigerant management and emissions reduction.