Science

F-Gas Compliance
When we think of climate change, carbon dioxide (CO₂) is usually the first culprit that comes to mind. However, it is far from the only greenhouse gas contributing to global warming. One category of particularly potent gases is fluorinated gases, or F-gases—a group of synthetic compounds commonly used in industrial and commercial equipment. Although less talked about, F-gases have a global warming potential (GWP) that can be thousands of times greater than CO₂. Because of their significant environmental impact, F-gases are now heavily regulated, especially in the European Union (EU). Businesses that manufacture, import, or distribute products containing F-gases need to stay informed and compliant—or risk facing penalties and damaging their brand reputation.
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