HVAC & BEMS Control Solutions, Proven Worldwide By companies of all sizes to achieve asset protection, compliance and energy management Committed to developing a better-connected world using the Internet of Things we adopt open protocols. Illegal refrigerant activity on the rise Trade body calls for stricter controls at EU borders Almost 90% of refrigeration and air conditioning contractors in 16 European countries say they are aware of illegal trading and rising theft of refrigerant gases. A survey by the European trade body Area said HFCs, which are now subject to quota restrictions under the F-Gas Regulation, were particular targets R134a being the most popular. Area members said the authorities in their countries were trying to stamp out this activity, but lacked resources and/or expertise. They called for tougher penalties, an awareness campaign aimed at end users, and a clampdown on online sales activity. Authorities are ultimately responsible for the proper enforcement of the F-Gas Regulation and we call on all actors including EU and national competent authorities to play their part in enforcing stricter controls at EU borders, said Area secretary general Olivier Janin. Offering over 500 software and hardware products we help control all aspects of buildings and multi-site estates. Our customers reduce installation, maintenance and operating costs boosting profits. Illegal trading in HFCs is on the rise Chinese factories blamed for spike in CFC emissions Learn more about our remote monitoring solutions in our new white paper. www.resourcedm.com hello@resourcedm.com www.resourcedm.com A spike in chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) emissions tracked by campaign group the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has been traced to a number of factories in China. As a result, the signatories to the Montreal Protocol restated their commitment to strengthening monitoring and enforcement measures. The decision also calls on parties to take measures to ensure the phaseout of CFC11 is sustained in their countries and to share information relating to any illegal CFC11 production or use, an EIA statement said. During the discussion, China shared information on a nationwide enforcement effort that has resulted in the discovery of two illegal CFC11 production sites. The EIA praised China for its efforts in tackling illegal production of CFC11, but said there were still significant challenges. This is a turning point for the Montreal Protocol nothing less than a comprehensive overhaul of its compliance and enforcement regime will ensure this doesnt happen again, said EIAs UK climate campaigns leader Clare Perry. 10 December 2018 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE Dec18 pp10-11 News.indd 10 23/11/2018 15:52