The International Symposium on New Refrigerants
and Environmental Technology 2018

History of “Kobe Symposium “AndGlobal Issues of the HVAC Industry
JRAIA
Tetsuji Okada
Dec. 6. 2018

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Contents：
1. Who is JRAIA ?
2. Market trend
3. Trend of Regulations and Protocols
4. History of “Kobe Symposium”
5. Global environmental protection policy
6. Global efforts
7. Strategies to be taken as Japan© 2018 JRAIA The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association. All Rights Reserved.

1. Who is JRAIA?
1) Overview
The Japan Refrigeration and Air conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA)Established in 1949.



165 member companies including the associate members.
(as of 1st of November 2018)
The business fields of the member companies are :- Air conditioning (residential, commercial, automotive)- Refrigeration (commercial, industrial, transport)- Ventilation- Heat pump system (HP water heaters)- Refrigerants- Parts© 2018 JRAIA The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association. All Rights Reserved.

1. Who is JRAIA?
1) Overview

70th
Anniversary
The Japan Refrigeration and Air conditioning
Industry Association (JRAIA)Established in 1949.



165 member companies including the associate members.
(as of 1st of November 2018)
The business fields of the member companies are :- Air conditioning (residential, commercial, automotive)- Refrigeration (commercial, industrial, transport)- Ventilation- Heat pump system (HP water heaters)- Refrigerants- Parts© 2018 JRAIA The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association. All Rights Reserved.

1. Who is JRAIA?
2) History
year

event

1949

Established on 18th February as "Japan Association of Refrigerator Production"

1955

First exhibition "Domestic freezer exhibition" held (hereinafter annually)

1959"Frozen and Cooled" launched as a monthly magazine

1969

Renamed “the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association"

1978

Establishment of “Instrument performance inspection office” in Atsugi

1980,83

Room air conditioners, packaged air conditioners certification system started

1992

ICARHMA was established: Japan (JRAIA), USA (ARI), Canada (HARI), Europe (EUROVENT)

1994

Refrigerant Freon Regeneration Centre established"R22, R502 alternative refrigerant international symposium" started (biennially held)

2003

ICARHMA Tokyo meeting held

2004

2007

Joined EPEE
EPA :”Ozone layer protection award”,
Nikkan Kogyo Shinbun "Ozone layer protection / global warming prevention award"
Established Europe Office (Belgium)

2011

Inspection office separated as JATL

2016

Win Award of the Minister of ETI for "Ozone Layer Protection / Global Warming Prevention"© 2018 JRAIA The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association. All Rights Reserved.

1. Who is JRAIA?

3) Number of members and activities
Number of Members and Committee's Meeting

Companies

Mtgs

180

900

160

800

140

700

120

600

100

500

80

400

60

300

40

200

20

100

0

2010

2011
Regular

2012

2013

Associate2014
Subordinary

2015

2016

2017

2018/110

No. of Com

As of 1st of November 2018
regular member

81 companies

subsidiary member

22 companies

Associate member

62 companies

Total

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2. Market Trend

71) Market Volume and Refrigerant conversion status in each product sector
Number of Units

Y/Y Ratio

Residential A/Cs

9,054.6

106.2

R410A ⇒ R32

Commercial A/Cs

827.1

105.3

R410A ⇒ R32

Residential H/P water heaters

446.7

104.2

CO2, (R32)

Gas engine-driven A/Cs

28.7

94.3

R410A

Water chilling units

13.8

106.8

R410A, R134A

Air to air heat exchangers

111.3

102.0

NA

Commercial ref. cabinets

302.1

96.7

R404A ⇒ R410A, CO2

Condensing units

93.5

102.4

R404A⇒R410A, CO2

Refrigeration units

28.8

97.2

R404A ⇒ NH3, (+CO2)
R410A

Product Categoryin(x 1,000)(%)

Refrigerant(almost 100%)(only Small-size; 41%)

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2. Market Trend

81) Market Volume and Refrigerant conversion status in each product sector
Number of Units

Y/Y Ratio

Residential A/Cs

9,054.6

106.2

R410A ⇒ R32

Commercial A/Cs

827.1

105.3

R410A ⇒ R32

Residential H/P water heaters

446.7 VRF:

104.2

CO2, (R32)

Gas engine-driven A/Cs

28.7

94.3

R410A

Water chilling units

13.8

106.8

R410A, R134A

Air to air heat exchangers

111.3

102.0

NA

Commercial ref. cabinets

302.1

96.7

R404A ⇒ R410A, CO2

Condensing units

93.5

102.4

R404A⇒R410A, CO2

Refrigeration units

28.8

97.2

R404A ⇒ NH3, (+CO2)
R410A

Product Categoryin(x 1,000)(%)

No Alternative yet

Refrigerant(almost 100%)(only Small-size; 41%)

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2. Market Trend

91) Market Volume and Refrigerant conversion status in each product sector
Number of Units

Y/Y Ratio

Residential A/Cs

9,054.6

106.2

R410A ⇒ R32

Commercial A/Cs

827.1 Turbo Chiller:
105.3

R410A ⇒ R32

Product Category

Residential H/P water heaters
Gas engine-driven A/Cs

in(x 1,000)(%)

R245fa⇒R1233zd
446.7 R134a 104.2⇒R1234ze(E)Refrigerant(almost 100%)(only Small-size; 41%)

CO2, (R32)(almost 100%)

28.7

94.3

R410A

Water chilling units

13.8

106.8

R410A, R134A

Air to air heat exchangers

111.3

102.0

NA

Commercial ref. cabinets

302.1

96.7

R404A ⇒ R410A, CO2

Condensing units

93.5

102.4

R404A⇒R410A, CO2

Refrigeration units

28.8

97.2

R404A ⇒ NH3, (+CO2)
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2. Market Trend

101) Market Volume and Refrigerant conversion status in each product sector
Number of Units

Y/Y Ratio

Residential A/Cs

9,054.6

106.2

R410A ⇒ R32

Commercial A/Cs

827.1

105.3

R410A ⇒ R32

Residential H/P water heaters

446.7

104.2

CO2, (R32)

Gas engine-driven A/Cs

28.7

Air cooling Type:
94.3

Water chilling units

13.8

106.8

R410A, R134A

Air to air heat exchangers

111.3

102.0

NA

Commercial ref. cabinets

302.1

96.7

R404A ⇒ R410A, CO2

Condensing units

93.5

102.4

R404A⇒R410A, CO2

Refrigeration units

28.8

97.2

R404A ⇒ NH3, (+CO2)
R410A

Product Categoryin(x 1,000)

 R32

(%)

Refrigerant(almost 100%)(only Small-size; 41%)

(almost 100%)

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2. Market Trend

111) Market Volume and Refrigerant conversion status in each product sector
Number of Units

Y/Y Ratio

Residential A/Cs

9,054.6

106.2

R410A ⇒ R32

Commercial A/Cs

827.1

105.3

R410A ⇒ R32

Residential H/P water heaters

446.7

104.2

CO2, (R32)

Gas engine-driven A/Cs

28.7

94.3

R410A

Water chilling units

13.8

106.8

R410A, R134A

Air to air heat exchangers

111.3  R404A⇒R410A
102.0

Product Categoryin(x 1,000)(%)

Refrigerant(almost 100%)(only Small-size; 41%)

(almost 100%)

NA

Commercial ref. cabinets⇒ R448A, 449A
302.1  CO2(Cascade)
96.7

R404A ⇒ R410A, CO2

Condensing units

93.5

102.4

R404A⇒R410A, CO2

Refrigeration units

28.8

97.2

R404A ⇒ NH3, (+CO2)
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2. Market Trend

122) World market trend of Residential & Commercial A/Cs

Global sales in 2017 : 110.56M-units
17%

5%

15%
43%

5%
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2. Market Trend

132) World market trend of Residential & Commercial A/Cs

Global sales in 2017 : 110.56M-unitsxx%: Share of Residential A/Cs with A2Lyy%: Share of Commercial A/Cs with A2L

17%

5%
Nearly
100%
41%
15%
43%

5%
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3. Trend of Regulations and Protocols
 Timeline
1985

1990

1995

2000

 Montreal Protocol
 UNFCCC

2010

2015

Dubai Pathway  .
Kigali Amendment  .

 Vienna Convention

Global2005

 Kyoto Protocol（COP3) Paris Agreement(COP21) .

 Ozone Layer Protection Law
Global Warming Countermeasure Plan■ HCFC produce regulation starts Revised Fgas Act ■Amendment HFC introduction  EoL Automotive Recycle Act

Revised “OLP” Act ■Amendment (2018)

 Home Appliance Recycle Act

Japan

 Freon Recovery &Destruction Act
 Sympo #1(R22 & R502)

Symposium in Kobe
Co-sponsor

Sympo. #2-5
(HCFC alternative)+ARI(AHRI)

Sympo. #6-13(New refrigerants & Environment)
Sympo. #10（RA for A2L)
+HRAI, Eurovent, +ICARHMA, KRAIA,CRAAABRAVA+EPEE, AREMA© 2018 JRAIA The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association. All Rights Reserved.

3. Trend of Regulations and Protocols
 Timeline
1985

1990

1995

2000

 Montreal Protocol
 UNFCCC

2010

2015

Dubai Pathway  .
Kigali Amendment  .

 Vienna Convention

Global2005

 Kyoto Protocol（COP3) Paris Agreement(COP21) .

 Ozone Layer Protection Law
Global Warming Countermeasure Plan■ HCFC produce regulation starts Revised Fgas Act ■Amendment HFC introduction  EoL Automotive Recycle Act

Revised “OLP” Act ■Amendment (2018)

 Home Appliance Recycle Act

Japan

 Freon Recovery &Destruction Act
 Sympo #1(R22 & R502)

Symposium in Kobe
Co-sponsor

Sympo. #2-5
(HCFC alternative)+ARI(AHRI)

Sympo. #6-13(New refrigerants & Environment)
Sympo. #10Sympo. #13（RA for A2L)
（RA for A3)+HRAI, Eurovent, +ICARHMA, KRAIA,CRAAABRAVA+EPEE, AREMA© 2018 JRAIA The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association. All Rights Reserved.

4. History of “Kobe Symposium”
1) Major topics of each symposium
Major(New) Topics

#

year

1st

1994 Symposium starts. Focus on alternatives for R22(AC) and R502(REF).

2nd

1996 Focus on alternatives for HCFCs. Not only equipment but also refrigerants and oil.

3rd

1998

5th

Energy efficiency with non ODP refrigerants was discussed.
ICARHMA members joined the symposium.
“Environment issue Session” starts. Higher energy efficiency, resource efficiency and2000
waste reduction discussed for Kyoto protocol.
2002 Low GWP refrigerants, emission and products recycle discussed.

6th2004 Automotive AC session starts.

7th

2006 Vending Machines and Refrigerating Appliances session starts. “Poster Session” started.

8th2008 Future Buildings and HVAC Session starts. Presentation from EPEE.

9th2010 Heat Pump Session starts.

10th

2012 Risk assessment for A2L refrigerants starts.

11th

2014 Environment issues( Activities of China, Asia and Europe) introduced.

12th

2016 Compilation of Risk Assessment in Japan

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4. History of “Kobe Symposium”
1) Major topics of each symposium
Major(New) Topics

#

year

1st

1994 Symposium starts. Focus on alternatives for R22(AC) and R502(REF).

2nd

1996 Focus on alternatives for HCFCs. Not only equipment but also refrigerants and oil.

3rd

1998

5th

Energy efficiency with non ODP refrigerants was discussed.
ICARHMA members joined the symposium.
“Environment issue Session” starts. Higher energy efficiency, resource efficiency and2000
waste reduction discussed for Kyoto protocol.
2002 Low GWP refrigerants, emission and products recycle discussed.

6th2004 Automotive AC session starts.

7th

2006 Vending Machines and Refrigerating Appliances session starts. “Poster Session” started.

8th2008 Future Buildings and HVAC Session starts. Presentation from EPEE.

9th2010 Heat Pump Session starts.

10th

2012 Risk assessment for A2L refrigerants starts.

11th

2014 Environment issues( Activities of China, Asia and Europe) introduced.

12th

2016 Compilation of Risk Assessment in Japan

13th

2018

4th

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4. History of “Kobe Symposium”
2) Number of registered persons
600

Number of registerd persons

500

400

300

200

100

0

1994

1996

1998

2000

2002

2004
Japan

2006
Asia

2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

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5. Global environmental protection policy1-1) Montreal protocol"Kigali Amendment“ at MOP28>>MOP 30 in Quito, Ecuador(11/2018)(Ratified parties ; 60 at 9 Nov. 2018)· Decided the reduction step by step of HFC (CO 2 equivalent ton)
→ Developing countries are divided into two groups.
· In order to promote review of standards concerning the safety of flammable
refrigerants,→ Establishment of TF(Task Force) in TEAP and decision to hold WS(Work Shop)· 21 Decisions in MOP 30.
→ - Access of parties operating ….to energy-efficiency technologies
in the RACH sec. (Decision XXX/5)- Unexpected emissions of CFC-11. (Decision XXX/3)- Financial Issues.(Decision XXX/4, 20)© 2018 JRAIA The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association. All Rights Reserved.

5. Global environmental protection policy

201-2) Agreement at MOP 28
We are here!

120%

HFC phase down
10 yr later

20 yr later

30 yr later
NonA5

A5-G1

A5-G2

100

Prospect amount of HFC use in Japan.
The line can be kept in case the target GWP
and year for designated products are met.

80

60

69%

62%
63%

52%

40

20

+HCFC 15%
HFC B.L.

Non A5+HCFC 65% +HCFC 65%
HFC B.L.
HFC B.L.

A5-G1

A5-G2

2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2045
2046
2047
2048
2049
2050

0

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5. Global environmental protection policy1-3) Montreal protocol“TEAP TASK FORCE REPORT ON ISSUES RELATED TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY WHILE PHASING DOWN HFCS”© 2018 JRAIA The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association. All Rights Reserved.

5. Global environmental protection policy1-3) Montreal protocol“TEAP TASK FORCE REPORT ON ISSUES RELATED TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY WHILE PHASING DOWN HFCS”© 2018 JRAIA The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association. All Rights Reserved.

5. Global environmental protection policy2) COP 21 (Dec. 2015)>>COP 24"Paris Agreement" (bottom up mechanism)· Setting 2 degC target as a long-term goal (pursue efforts to keep it at 1.5 degC)· All countries submit their own goals every five years→ Construct a legally binding framework to participate
However, there is no legally binding force (obligation) to achieve the target· Mechanism to confirm implementation status of the entire world every 5 years· All countries report and review the implementation situation in a common andflexible way· The importance of innovation is positioned· Utilization of market mechanism is positioned (including bilateral credit system)
COP24 2nd-14th Dec. in Katowice, Poland
The main objective is to adopt a decision ensuring full implementation of the Paris
Agreement (the so-called implementation package - the Katowice Rules).
>> to adopt “Paris Agreement Work Programme”(PAWP)© 2018 JRAIA The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association. All Rights Reserved.

5. Global environmental protection policy2) COP 21 (Dec. 2015)>>COP 24"Paris Agreement" (bottom up mechanism)· Setting 2 degC target as a long-term goal (pursue efforts to keep it at 1.5 degC)· All countries submit their own goals every five years→ Construct a legally binding framework to participate
However, there is no legally binding force (obligation) to achieve the target· Mechanism to confirm implementation status of the entire world every 5 years· All countries report and review the implementation situation in a common andflexible way· The importance of innovation is positioned· Utilization of market mechanism is positioned (including bilateral credit system)
fromthe Kyoto Protocol:
COP24 2nd-14th Dec. Differencesin Katowice,
Poland· Top down type only developed countries have obligation to
The main objective is to adopt a decision ensuring full implementation of the Paris
reduce with numerical target
implementation package - the Katowice Rules).
Agreement (the so-called· Withpenalties (No plan to formulate an accumulated plan, can>> to adopt “Paris Agreement
Work
Programme”(PAWP)
not participate
in emissions
trading)· Cover ratio is 13.5%· Constraint period is the first commitment period: 2008-2012
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5. Global environmental protection policy3) GHG emissions(CO2) by country / region
M CO2t

2,013
China
USA
EU28
GermanyUK
Italy
FranceIndia
RussiaJapan
S. Korea
CanadaBrazilMexicoAustralia

10,250
5,520
3,651
833
477
363
370
2,033
1,668
1,314
592
569
503
490
398

2,016
10,151
5,311
3,495
802
398
350
347
2,431
1,635
1,209
595
558
487
465
413

dif.

%

-99 -1.0%-209 -3.8%-156 -4.3%-31 -3.7%-79 -16.6%-13 -3.6%-23 -6.2%
398 19.6%-33 -2.0%-105 -8.0%
0.5%
3-11 -1.9%-16 -3.2%-25 -5.1%
3.8%
15
UNFCCC data

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5. Global environmental protection policy
4) Reduction plan of CO2 emissions in draft commitments
Vs.2013

Vs.2005

Vs.1990Japan▲26.0%(2030)▲25.4%(2030)▲18.0%(2030)

USA▲18~21%(2025)▲26~28%(2025)▲14~16%(2025)

EU▲24%(2030)▲35%(2030)▲40%(2030)

Canada▲28%(2030)▲30%(2030)▲14%(2030)

China
CO2emission▲60-65%/GDP(2030 vs. 2005)+13~29%(2030)+67~91%(2030)+307~365%(2030)

Korea▲37% vs. BAU(2030)▲22%(2030)▲4%(2030)+81%(2030)
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5. Global environmental protection policy5) Energy Supply and Demand Plan in Japan(Nov. 2018)

部門別最終エネルギー消費
Final Energy Consumption by Sector

PJ

12,00016,00012,000
8,000

23%

23%

14%
64%

4,000
0

部門別最終エネルギー消費
Final
Energy Consumption by Sector

PJ

10,000
8,000

15%

6,000

62%

4,000
2,000
0

2005

2007

2010

2013

2015

2017
年度
FY

企業･事業所他部門
Office/Plant

家庭部門
Home

運輸部門
Transportation

2005

2007

Office/Plant
企業･事業所他部門

2010

2013
Home
家庭部門

2015

2017

年度
FY

Transportation
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6. Global efforts
1) Global direction (discussion in MOP etc.)

1. From alternative refrigerant performance evaluation to safety
and refrigerant management.
Example: GRMI or RDL
PRAHA Ⅱ and ASEAN-SHINEAHRI Flammable refrigerant subcommittee
W/S on risk assessment with ASEAN countries
2.

Coexistence with energy saving (energy efficiency) is a challenge

3.

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6. Global efforts
2) Regulatory overview of each region© 2018 JRAIA The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association. All Rights Reserved.

6. Global efforts
2) Regulatory overview of each region
U.S.

EuropeJapan

Legislation/
Act

Clean Air Act
SNAP

F−Gas Regulation,
Act

Act on Rational Use and Proper
Management of Fluorocarbons
High pressure gas safety act
Revised Ozone layer Protection Act

Nationallegislation

Building Code
IMC, UMC, etc.

Building CodeHigh pressure gas safety act

International
standards
Standard /regulations(define ref types)

Standard /regulations(safety)

ISO817（refrigerant classification）

ISO5149（safety）

ASHRAE34

Relevant standards
based on ISO

High pressure gas safety act

ASHRAE15
UL60335-2-40
UL484, etc.

EN378
EN60335-2-40

High pressure gas safety act
JIS C9335-2-40
JRA standards, etc.

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6. Global efforts
4) Global industry association system <ICARHMA>（The International Council of Air conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Manufacturers Associations)

ICARHMA
Japan BusinessCouncil Europe

JBCE

HRAI

EPEE
Eurovent

AHRI

CRAA

Alliance

KRAIA

CHEAA

JRAIA

RAMA
ACAIREABRABA

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6. Global efforts
4) Global industry association system <ICARHMA>（The International Council of Air conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Manufacturers Associations)

ICARHMA Mtg in Japan.
26. OCT. 2018
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6. Global efforts
4) Global industry association system <ICARHMA>（The International Council of Air conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Manufacturers Associations)

ICARHMA Mtg in Japan.
26. OCT. 2018
At Odaiba, Tokyo© 2018 JRAIA The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association. All Rights Reserved.

6. Global efforts
5) Activities from a global perspective
1.

GRMI (Global Refrigerant Management Initiative)
・AHRI and ABRAVA led (ICARHMA member participation)
・Extract and respond to global issues from the viewpoint of "refrigerant
management"→ Installation, service, qualification, etc.

2.

RDL (Refrigerant Drivers License)
・Led by UNEP and AHRI
・Establishment of global standards for training of installation workers andqualification

3.

AHRTI (Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Technology Institute)
・AHRI, ASHRAE + US government led
・Implemented risk assessment of A2L, A3 refrigerant.

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6. Global efforts

6) High ambient temperature area (Middle East etc.)
and other support activities
1. IEP for HAT (International Expert Panel for HAT)・US DOE and ORNL led
・Alternative refrigerant drop-in test at room air conditioners and rooftop units→ Performance evaluation (capacity and COP)
2. PRAHA (Promoting low-GWP Refrigerants for Air-Conditioning Sectors
In High Ambient Countries)
・Led by UNEP and UNIDO
・Alternative refrigerant drop-in test in 4 types of room air conditioners,
business air conditioners, etc.
・JRAIA is participating in “R32 Risk Assessment” as the 2nd step (underway)(First step is completed)
3. ASEAN Risk Assessment Workshop in Kobe( 5th of December)・Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Japan・Regulation, Policy, Future Direction in each country are discussed© 2018 JRAIA The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association. All Rights Reserved.

7. Strategies to be taken as Japan
1) Industry position (SWOT analysis)

S(Strengths)：

W(Weaknesses)：·Technology (saving energy<inverter>,risk assessment)·High quality·Global production system·Price competitiveness (especiallyagainst local manufacturers)·Transmission ability is weak (how totell)O(Opportunities)：T(Threats)：· Risk assessment for A3 ongoing.
· Initiative an alternative refrigerant
safety review, deregulation etc.
· Increasing needs of developing
countries (environment-oriented)· Establishment of risk assessment teamin the United States→ A3 Start risk investigation ofrefrigerant· China and Europe aim to introduce A3
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7. Strategies to be taken as Japan
1) Industry position (SWOT analysis)

S(Strengths)：

W(Weaknesses)：·Technology (saving energy<inverter>,risk assessment)·High quality·Global production system·Price competitiveness (especiallyagainst local manufacturers)·Transmission ability is weak (how totell)O(Opportunities)：T(Threats)：· Risk assessment for A3 ongoing.
· Initiative an alternative refrigerant
safety review, deregulation etc.
· Increasing needs of developing
countries (environment-oriented)· Establishment of risk assessment teamin the United States→ A3 Start risk investigation ofrefrigerant· China and Europe aim to introduce A3
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7. Strategies to be taken as Japan2) What is expected in the industry and issues
1. Accelerate development of “innovative” technology
・Development of Innovative technology is mentioned in the COP
・As a concrete task, considerable hurdles are very high and mid or long-term
perspective is indispensable→ We will also make use of countermeasures such as collaboration amongindustry, government and academia, incentives etc.
・NEDO(New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) supports
Industries and Academia.(5 year project with 250 m¥(2.2mUS$) /1st yr budget)
2. Acceleration of dissemination of environmental-friendly products such as
high-performance equipment
・Increased incentive needs for accelerating dissemination
・The cooperation of public and private efforts
・ ANRE has prepared preliminary figures on the FY2017 Comprehensive
Energy Statistics based on the results of studies including a variety ofenergy-related statistics, and generated a preliminary report of the FY2017
Energy Supply and Demand Report.
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7. Strategies to be taken as Japan2) What is expected in the industry and issues
3. Enhancement of support for developing countries
・Active support for technologies possessed in Japan is required.
・It is necessary to utilize bilateral offset credit system (JCM) etc. and makerecommendations etc.
→ On the other hand, the expected effect on support is a challenge from theview point of business.
・More aggressive proposals for the policies are also necessary.

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7. Strategies to be taken as Japan
3) Activity policy of JRAIA (About global countermeasures)
1. Strengthen activities at the global level (international conferences etc.)
・Example: for UNEP
activities for OEWG, MOP→ Strategy as Japan, Proposal dissemination.
・Cooperation with ICARHMA conference
・Cooperation with the Japan-China-Korea Liaison Committee.

* Building a strategy with “Global strategy WG” internally of JRAIA* Consistent proposal, continuation of transmission* Strengthen collaboration with the government (continuous appeal of industry
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7. Strategies to be taken as Japan
3) Activity policy of JRAIA (About global countermeasures)

 OEWG40 in Vienna, 7 July 2018

OEWG40
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7. Strategies to be taken as Japan
3) Activity policy of JRAIA (About global countermeasures) 3 Association Meeting in Kunming, China 16 May 2018
・JRAIA，CRAA，KRAIA.
・Annual Meeting, to share the information and the issues in each country.

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7. Strategies to be taken as Japan
3) Activity policy of JRAIA (About global countermeasures)
2. Construction of regional strategies
 Individual activities in each region (participation in symposium in the Middle
East and Australia etc.)
・Europe: Collection, dissemination of information centered on the European
Representative Office (cooperation with EPEE,JBCE etc.)
・USA, Australia: Information on development of technology from Japan(collaboration with AHRI, AREMA)・Asia: Strengthening technical support from an international standardization
perspective (distinction between themes, structure of organization)
・Middle East, emerging areas (India, Brazil etc.)
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