Giorgio

I, Giorgio Rusignuolo, nominated by the United States of America and residing in Davidson, NC, USA, member of TEAP-RTOC, declare as follows:

1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
2. I am Vice President, Engineering, HVAC Global Commercial, Carrier Corporation. My responsibilities at Carrier include leading product development and product support activities in the area of Commercial HVAC.
3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
4. My interests and those of my wife and children include the following:
   • • Proprietary interests: None related to ODS or their alternatives
     • Financial interests: None related to ODS or their alternatives, other than my stock ownership described under “Other Interests”, below.
     • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Vice President of Engineering at Carrier, as described in par. 2. Carrier has an interest in the topics of ODS or their alternatives as well as of the Montreal Protocol because Carrier manufactures refrigeration, heating and air-conditioning equipment utilizing ODS and non-ODS substances, including products aimed at meeting the environmental goals of the Montreal Protocol, that are sold world-wide.
     • Consultancy for Implementing Agencies: None
     • Government advice and other policy development: None
     • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
     • Other interests: I own stock in Carrier (NYSE: CARR). Carrier has an interest in the topics of ODS or their alternatives as well as of the Montreal Protocol because Carrier manufactures refrigeration, heating and air-conditioning equipment utilizing ODS and non-ODS substances, including products aimed at meeting the environmental goals of the Montreal Protocol, that are sold world-wide. My spouse and children have no interest in matters related to the Protocol.
5. I conduct all work relating to TEAP, RTOC as part of my role of Vice President of Engineering described in paragraph two. Carrier funds travel and accommodation expenses related to my participation in TEAP-RTOC meetings.
6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP and the RTOC.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire no later than one year after I have signed it.

Giorgio Rusignuolo                                                  
Date: Jan 11, 2021