While CO₂ refrigerant may not be as deadly to the environment as its HFC peers, there are other concerns that exist when it escapes a system.

CO₂ systems’ environmental benefits and ability to meet any future regulations make them an optimal option for contractors and facility managers.

A pending global hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown and additional efficiency regulations have bolstered R-744’s position in the American food retail market, further accelerating interest in the refrigerant’s unique benefits.

Suddenly in high demand, HVAC contractors must quickly acclimate themselves with CO₂ refrigeration and its unique characteristics and service attributes, which differ from traditional hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-based systems.

CO₂ is a highly attractive refrigerant for contractors and end users because it boasts a global warming potential (GWP) of 1 and an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero.

When it comes to helping retailers meet supermarket sustainability targets, Copeland has developed a variety of tools and capabilities along their paths to Net Zero.

As more retailers set short- and long-term sustainability targets, many are evaluating opportunities to reduce their carbon footprints while earning a return on investment (ROI).

Whether you’ve made a public declaration of sustainability commitments or you’re prioritizing steps along the path to Net Zero operations, migrating away from hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants is essential for achieving your goals.

The characteristics of CO₂ refrigeration are quite different from traditional hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-based systems, which has created some misconceptions about applying it within U.S. food retail outlets.

All regulatory developments are impacting system architectures that favor lower refrigerant charges, natural refrigerants (CO₂ and R-290) and the emergence of lower-flammability A2L refrigerants.