Refrigerants Review 2026: Why Cooling Systems Are the Next Big ESG Risk
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.
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.