Refrigerants Review 2026 Highlights Refrigerants as a Growing ESG Risk for the Built Environment

Refrigerants Review 2026 highlights how cooling systems and high-GWP refrigerants are becoming a major ESG risk for buildings, with rising regulation and asset impact.

Refrigerants Review 2026 Highlights Refrigerants as a Growing ESG Risk for the Built Environment

At the 5th Edition of Refrigerants Review 2026, industry leaders warned that refrigerants — long treated as a technical detail — are emerging as one of the most significant ESG risks facing the built environment.

The conference brought together regulators, developers, engineers, and sustainability professionals to examine the growing climate, regulatory, and asset risks associated with cooling and refrigeration systems across commercial and residential buildings.

The Hidden Carbon Cost of Cooling