THE CLIMATE PROTECTION PLEDGE
THE FUTURE IS 

GREEN

Well-established corporations 

are introducing greenproduct lines. There are 

green symbols popping up on 

well-known appliances and 

products. And it seems that 

the marketplace is finally 

ready.

If your A/C shop is properly 

equipped and your 

technicians trained to provide 

a high level of 

environmentally-friendly 

mobile air conditioning 

service, why not get credit for 

it with potential customers?
CONSUMER INTEREST IN ENVIRONMENTAL 

PURCHASING 

NOT ECLIPSED BY POOR ECONOMY 

Even amid the recession, American interest in the environment 

has not waned, and as a result, many consumers are inclined to 

hold companies accountable for their environmental 

commitments today and in the future:

· 35 percent of Americans have higher interest in the environment 

today than they did one year ago;

· 35 percent of Americans have higher expectations for companies 

to make and sell environmentally responsible products and 

services during the economic downturn; and,

· 70 percent of Americans indicate that they are paying attention to 

what companies are doing with regard to the environment today, 

even if they cannot buy until the future. 

2009 Cone Consumer Environmental Survey
The Power of Green:

• Take the Pledge:

• Make a difference

• Do the right thing . . .

• and get recognition for it.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

• SAE J2788 RRR Equipment

• Refrigerant Identifier

• Electronic Leak Detector

• Ultraviolet Dye Leak 

Detecting System

• R134a Manifold Gauges

• Vacuum Pump (stand-alone or built 

into R/R/R equipment)

• Temperature Measuring Devices 

(digital thermometer, digital 

pyrometer, infrared thermometer)

• Hose Repair Crimping Tool 

(if shop makes own hose 

assemblies)

• Spring Lock Coupling Service Tools

• A/C Fitting Service Tools

• Orifice Tube Service Tools

• Service Information Resources 

(manuals, specification books, 

computerized information, etc.)
Best Service 

Practices for 

Mobile A/C Systems

All A/C technicians are 

encouraged to complete a 

self-study training 

program focusing on best 

practices for leak 

detection, service and 

repair, and refrigerant 

conservation. 

These practices are 

designed to promote shop 

savings and efficiency, 

consumer satisfaction 

and environmental 

protection.

TECHNICIAN TRAINING
PLEDGE COMMITMENTS

• Use required tools and equipment

• Train technicians in Best Practices

• Promote repairing of leaks and discourage 

recharge of leaking systems

• Certify that all contaminated refrigerant 

collected is sent to a certified reclaimer

• Set continuous improvement goals

• Allow EPA to review pledge-related publicity 

materials (signs, press releases, 

advertisements, etc.) before they are 

released
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Upgrade R/R/R equipment, leak detectors

• Establish a tool and equipment 

maintenance program

• Establish a procedure for removal of 

refrigerant heels

• Train service writers or others who greet 

customers to explain the economic and 

environmental advantages of having leaks 

repaired rather than just having the A/C 

system “topped off”
2010

has successfully completed training in best practices 

for mobile air conditioning service and repair to help 

protect the environment.

JOHN SMITH
2010

has pledged to provide air conditioning service and 

repair with technicians, tools and equipment, and 

practices which help to protect the environment.

SMITH’S AUTO A/C
GENERAL TERMS

Pledge takers may be randomly selected for verification 

and on-site review.

Either party can terminate this agreement at any time

without prior notification or penalties and no further 

obligation. 

The pledge taker agrees that it will not claim or imply that 

its participation in the Climate Protection Pledge constitutes 

EPA approval or endorsement of anything other than its 

commitment to the Climate Protection Pledge and will not 

make statements or imply that EPA endorses the purchase 

or sale of the Partner's products or services or the views of 

the Partner's organization.