1. 14 July 2009 Government of Japan

2. Japan’s Fundamental Principles Toward HFCs: Utilization of advanced environmental technology  Development of substitutes of HFCs as a key component Pledge & review approach in reduction target setting for industries (s tep-by-step basis) Mandatory recovery & Destruction of HFCs Filled as Refrigerant in Equipment Assistance to Art. 5 Countries with advanced technology and Japan’s good practices 1

3. 1. Domestic Overall Situation 2 Japan’s emission-reduction: executed under KP Target Achievement Plan (KPTAP).

4. 2. Domestic Policies & Measures for HFCs under KPTAP (1)Voluntary actions by industriese (pledge & review basis) (2)Development / promotion of HFCs’ substitutes (assisted by government) (3) Recovery & destruction of HFCs (ex. refrigerant, coolant) filled as refrigerant in equipment 3

5. & 1) Establishment of targets (ex. total emissions) 2)Implementation of measures to attain these targets 3)Follow-up of progress by government’s council 4)Establishment of revised targets once attained * HFC manufacture / Foam and insulating materials/ aerosols / refrigeration and air- conditioning equipment / cleaning agents and solvents / semiconductor manufacture/ gas-insulated electrical equipment / metal products As for F-gases, 22 Business Associations in 8 sectors* formulated & executed those plans, consisting of these elements (pledge & review basis). (1) Voluntary Actions by Industry Groups 4

6. (2) Development / Promotion of Substitutes (Assisted by Government) *Air-conditioning / Refrigeration  Room Air Conditioner (RAC)  Industrial refrigerator / air conditioner in buildings (office, commercial center, etc.) *Foaming / Insulating materials Mobile Air Conditioner (MAC) Cleaning agent & Solvent Aerosols *sectors in which government currently assists R&D programs 5

7. Major Progress of Development 6 Example of new substitutes: Non-fluorocarbon blowing agent ( LCCP GHG emissions: ▲ 61%)

8. (3) Recovery & Destruction of HFCs Filled as Refrigerant in Equipment Designated Home Appliances Recycling Law (2001)  Room Air Conditioner (RAC), household refrigerator Fluorocarbons Recovery & Destruction Law (2002, amended 2007)  Industrial refrigerator (including warehouse), air conditioner in buildings (office, commercial center, etc.) End-of Life Vehicle Recycling Act (2005)  Mobile Air Conditioner (MAC) 7 ‘Triad’ for HFC Recovery & Destruction in Japan

9. 8 Quantities of Fluorocarbons Recovered by Law

10. 3. Cooperation with A5 Countries Assistance to conversion to low-GWP alternatives from CFC/HCFC  Presentation of Japan’s technologies & expertise to A5 countries (ex. hosting South Asia network meeting, training program). Further f inancial & technical assistance to A5 countries  B ilateral assistance framework including Cool Earth Partnership toward the needs of A5 countries. 9

11. 4. Future Tasks HFC reduction measures should align with ongoing efforts under the KP and outcomes of UNFCCC negotiations. (1)R&D and distribution of substitutes, especially in air- conditioning / industrial refrigeration sector (2)Further emission-reduction in operation / disposal of equipment containing HFC refrigerants / coolants (3)Global emission-reduction of HFCs through technological assistance toward A5 countries 10