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Refrigeration TOC Members

Refrigeration TOC Members

Co-Chair

Name
Affiliation
Country
American University in Cairo
Egypt
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Omar Abdelaziz, residing in Egypt, a Technical Options Committee co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), Co-chair of Refrigeration TOC, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIV/2 (Replenishment) till 31st December 2023 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 an Assistant Professor at American University in Cairo. My responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in thermal and fluid sciences, performing research in energy efficiency and renewable energy, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and performing consulting for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies in Egypt. I also work as an independent consultant for various entities including Energetics, KAUST, UNIDO, UNEP, ICA on issues related to refrigerant conversion, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and research strategy. My consulting activities are short-term assignment. Finally, I Chair The ASHRAE’s Research Activity Committee.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: University activities and consultancy as described in numeral 2
    • Government advice and other policy development: None related to ODS, High GWP HFC or their alternatives
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Yes
      Currently have a research grant from KAUST on high efficiency cooling technologies (~ 590k USD) and an internally funded project at the AUC related to sun-dried crops
    • Other interests: None related to ODS, High GWP HFC or their alternatives
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is entirely voluntary (unpaid) basis. UNEP Nairobi funds travel and accommodation related to my participation.
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Omar Abdelaziz

Date: 2023-01-16

Maua Institute (IMT)
Brazil
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Roberto de Aguiar Peixoto, residing in Brazil, a Technical Options Committee co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), Co-chair of Refrigeration TOC, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIII/5 till 31st December 2022 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 work as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, teaching courses and doing research in the fields of thermal sciences and refrigeration and air conditioning, at the Instituto Maua de Tecnologia, a Technical University in Sao Caetano do Sul, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Occasionally I work as an independent consultant. I consult for various entities. These include organisations dealing with refrigeration and air conditioning issues, and organisations dealing with Montreal Protocol and UNFCCC related climate issues, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). All consultancies are conducted on a short-term assignment basis. Neither I, nor my wife (occupational therapist and University Professor) or my children own stock or have proprietary interest in companies producing ODS or their alternatives or substitutes.
  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 or children include the following
    • Proprietary interests: [None related to ODS or their alternatives)
    • Financial interests: [None related to ODS or their alternatives]
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: [University activities, and consultancy for Implementing Agencies as described in numeral 2 above]
    • Government advice and other policy development: [None]
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: [See above under 2]
    • Other interests: [None]
  5. I conduct all work relating to TEAP, RTOC and TSBs on an entirely voluntary (unpaid) basis. UNEP Nairobi funds travel and accommodation related to my participation in TEAP, RTOC and TSB 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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Roberto de Aguiar Peixoto

Date: 2022-01-27

Universitá Politecnica delle Marche
Italy
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Fabio Polonara, residing in Italy, a Technical Options Committee co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), Co-chair of Refrigeration TOC, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIV/2 (Replenishment) 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 Professor of Fisica tecnica industriale (Thermal Sciences) at Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM) in Ancona, Italy. My responsibilities include teaching courses and doing research in the fields of Thermal sciences, Thermal systems, Refrigeration and air conditioning, Renewable energies and Energy saving technologies. I occasionally work, within UNIVPM terms, as a consultant for Companies, Local Government Bodies and UN Implementing Agencies in fields such as Energy planning, Renewables and Refrigeration. All consultancies are conducted on a short-term assignment basis. At present I am National Delegate for Italy at the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR).
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: University activities and consultancy as described in numeral 2) above.
    • Government advice and other policy development: I occasionally do consultancy for Local Government Bodies and UN Implementing Agencies on energy planning and environmental issues.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None related to ODS or their alternatives.
    • Other interests: None related to ODS or their alternatives.
  5. I conduct the work for TEAP and RTOC and TSBs on an entirely voluntary (unpaid) basis. Travel expenses associated with TEAP and RTOC and TSBs meetings are paid by the Ministry of Environment of Italy (MASE, Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica) through a Small Scale Funding Agreement (SSFA) with UNEP, Nairobi and by UNIVPM through my research grants.
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Fabio Polonara

Date: 2023-01-31

Member

Name
Affiliation
Country
Stantec
Lebanon
Disclosure of Interest Declaration
Johnson Controls, JCL
Brazil
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Maria Celina Britto Bacellar, residing in Brazil, Member of Refrigeration TOC till 31st December 2022 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 work as Product Manager for Industrial Refrigeration in Latin America, part of the Global Products Group at Johnson Controls Inc. I coordinate the team of engineers that are responsible for making drawings and bills of materials to manufacture industrial refrigeration products. I also guide technically the sales and application teams by training and coaching them in refrigeration topics. I am responsible for identifying, developing and promoting optimum product lineup and constantly update them as the state of the art. My work also includes executive engineering for standard products and special equipment as well as thermal calculation for heat exchangers and special components. I use to participate in technical and commercial events by giving courses and lectures on Industrial Refrigeration promoting the use of efficient and sustainable equipment and natural refrigerants. Neither I, nor my husband (electrical engineer, consensual marriage) own stock or have proprietary interest in companies producing ODS or their alternatives or substitutes.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: normal mechanical engineering activities and R&D in refrigeration - as described before.
    • Government advice and other policy development: No.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: No.
    • Other interests: None related to ODS or their alternatives
  5. I conduct all work relating to RTOC on an entirely voluntary (unpaid) basis. UNEP Nairobi funds travel and accommodation related to my participation in 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 RTOC body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Maria Celina Britto Bacellar

Date: 2022-02-03

Independent Expert
India
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Jitendra Bhambure, residing in India, a Senior Expert of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), Member of Refrigeration TOC, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIV/2 (Replenishment) till 31st December 2023 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 presently working with Blue Star as an advisor for export business and CEEW (Council on Energy Environment and Water) as an advisor on coling, post my retierment from Blue Star on part time basis. I am also Chair of IMechE process division India branch. I am Technical Group head of Corrosion in ISHRAE.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. I do have shares of Blue Star Ltd and Voltas Ltd. However the numbers are not large enough to influence the decision of both the companies.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: I am working as consultant with Blue Star for the export business deveopment on part time basis. I am also working with CEEW a policy research institute in the cooling vertical on part time basis. In both the entities, I do not hold any decision making position.
    • Government advice and other policy development: NO
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: NO
    • Other interests: I am Chair of IMechE India process division from 1st Jan 2023 for a period of three years.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is from Ozone secretariat being part of A5 country
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Jitendra Bhambure

Date: 2023-01-18

Xi'an Jiaotong University
China
Disclosure of Interest Declaration
CLASP
Colombia
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

2021 DOI - Ana Maria Carreño

Thermo King
Czech Republic
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Radim Čermák, residing in Czech Republic, Member of Refrigeration TOC till 31st December 2022 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 work full time as a product portfolio manager, global rail HVAC, at Thermo King, a unit of Trane Technologies. My responsibilities include management of project teams from a tender phase, through product design and delivery, to warranty. I am a member of the Management Committee of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and a chairman of the Czech National Committee for cooperation with the IIR.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Full time employment at Thermo King, as decribed above.
    • Government advice and other policy development: Assignment in the International Institute of Refrigeration, as described above.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None.
    • Other interests: None.
  5. The source of funding for travel expenses to the meetings of RTOC is the Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic.
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Radim Čermák

Date: 2022-02-04

TRANSICOLD
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration
Re-phridge Consultancy
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Daniel Colbourne, residing in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a Senior Expert of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), Member of Refrigeration TOC, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIII/5 till 31st December 2022 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 a consulting engineer.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Consulting for entities with interests in alternative refrigerants.
    • Government advice and other policy development: Technical support on various projects involving alternative refrigerants.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Technical development related to alternative refrigerants for various entities.
    • Other interests: None.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is my company.
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Daniel Colbourne

Date: 2022-03-02

Independent Expert
India
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Sukumar Devotta, residing in India, Member of Refrigeration TOC till 31st December 2022 declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Con ict 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 an independent consultant. I do consult on matters related to Montrteal Protocol as and when opportunity arises. Currently I have none.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: I do consultancy to UNDP, World Bank on matters related to Montreal Protocol as and when opportunity arises. Currently there is none.
    • Government advice and other policy development: I participate in Indian Committees related to Montreal Protocol as and when invited by the Government of India.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: (if answer is yes describe brie y) I collaborate with scientists (Universities and Government Laboratories) to do R&D on Alternative refrigerants. There is not sponsorship for such activities.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP - None except by UN for my tyravel.
  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 ofthe above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 oftheCOI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations ofinterest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Sukumar Devotta

Date: 2022-02-02

Daikin Europe
Belgium
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Hilde Dhont, residing in Belgium, a Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIII/5 till 31st December 2022 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 Department Manager of the Environment Research Center at Daikin Europe N.V. My responsibilities include research on legislation and standards related to refrigerants and energy performance of HVACR equipment, and energy performance of HVACR installations in buildings.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: employed by Daikin Europe N.V.
    • Government advice and other policy development: no
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: no
    • Other interests: no
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of EETF is Daikin Europe N.V.
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Hilde Dhont

Date: 2022-03-02

Olama Consultants
Egypt
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, M. Alaa, Dr OLAMA, residing in Egypt, Member of Refrigeration TOC, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIII/5 till 31st December 2022 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 work as an independent consultant. I consult for various entities. These include organizations dealing with refrigeration and air conditioning issues, and organizations dealing with Montreal Protocol, including the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the United Nations Environmental Protection Programme (UNEP), the UNDP, the World Bank associated organizatios and other NGOs. All consultancies are conducted on a short-term assignment basis.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: (if answer is yes describe briefly), N/A
    • Government advice and other policy development: (if answer is yes describe briefly). From time to time I advice goverments and ministries in the Region on District Cooling Codes and matters associated with Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: (if answer is yes describe briefly), N/A.
    • Other interests: (if answer is yes describe briefly) N/A.
  5. I conduct all work relating to RTOC on a voluntary (unpaid) basis. UNEP Nairobi funds travel and accommodation related to my participation in 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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: M. Alaa, Dr OLAMA

Date: 2022-02-06

Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development (IGSD)
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Gabrielle Dreyfus, residing in United States of America, a Member of Foams Technical Options Committee, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIV/2 (Replenishment) 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 Chief Scientist at the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development. My responsibilities include providing scientific and technical advice and supporting implementation of energy efficiency projects. I am also an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: I provide technical expertise and advice to philanthropic and non-governmental organizations that develop knowledge briefs related to energy efficiency in the cooling and refrigeration sectors.
    • Government advice and other policy development: None related to ODS, High GWP HFC or their alternatives beyond advice and technical support described above.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None related to ODS, High GWP HFC or their alternatives
    • Other interests: None related to ODS, High GWP HFC or their alternatives
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is entirely voluntary (unpaid) basis.
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed:Gabrielle Dreyfus
Date: 2023-03-01

Refrigerant Reclaim Australia
Australia
Disclosure of Interest Declaration
Sanhua Group
China
Disclosure of Interest Declaration
Gluckman Consulting Limited
United Kingdom
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Ray Gluckman, residing in United Kingdom, a Senior Expert of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), Member of Refrigeration TOC, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIV/2 (Replenishment) 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 work as a consultant specialising in refrigeration, refrigerants and climate change issues. My consultancy is Gluckman Consulting Limited. Most of my work relates to the reduction of GHG emissions from high GWP fluorinated gases and through improving the efficiency of refrigeration systems. In the last few years I have worked for various public sector clients such as the European Commission, the UK Government and Montreal Protocol Implementing Agencies (including the World Bank and UNEP). I also carry out projects for a wide range of private sector clients, including Trade Associations and individual companies, providing advice on topics such as implementation of existing Regulations on ODS and HFCs and the possible impact of future Regulations.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Consultancy activities as described in numeral 2 above
    • Government advice and other policy development: Consultancy activities as described in numeral 2 above
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: None
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is on an entirely voluntary (unpaid) basis. The UK Government Environment Ministry (Defra) might pay for travel expenses to meetings if funds are available.
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Ray Gluckman

Date: 2023-01-23

Petra Industries
Jordan
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, samir hamed , residing in Jordan, a Member of Refrigeration TOC, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIII/5 till 31st December 2022 declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Con ict 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 the research and development manager of PETRA engineering industries company in jordan and General Manager of PETRA engineering industries company in saudi arabia i am rtoc memeber since 12 years
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I ( do not have) proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. (no)
    • Financial interests: I (do not have) ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: (no)
    • Government advice and other policy development: (no)
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: (no)
    • Other interests: (no)
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is myself
  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 ofinterest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Samir Hamed

Date: 2022-02-02

Independent Expert
Indonesia
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Herlin Herlianika, residing in Indonesia, a Member of Refrigeration TOC, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIII/5 till 31st December 2022 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 an independent consultant on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Energy Conservation and Renewable energy policies. I work with some international agencies/NGO, and also very active as one of Board of Governor of ASHRAE Indonesia Chapter. My responsibilities include assist stake holders on achieving a sustainable technology on cooling sector and promoting renewable energy application.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: NO
    • Government advice and other policy development: NO
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: NO
    • Other interests: NO
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is from my own budget and as I am from A-5 country, ussualy UNEP give me support for transport & accommodation.
  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 ofinterest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed:Herlin Herlianika
Date: 2022-03-21

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
Germany
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Michael Kauffeld, residing in Switzerland, a Member of Refrigeration TOC till 31st December 2022 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 work as a full time professor at the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, at the Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Environmental Engineering. The Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because of environmental awareness. Occasionally I work as an independent consultant. I consult for various entities. These include organisations dealing with refrigeration and air conditioning issues, and organisations dealing with Montreal Protocol and UNFCCC related climate issues. All consultancies are conducted on a short- term assignment basis. Neither I, nor my wife or my children own stock or have proprietary interest in companies producing ODS or their alternatives or substitutes.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: (if answer is yes describe briefly) YES
    • Government advice and other policy development: (if answer is yes describe briefly) YES
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: (if answer is yes describe briefly) YES
    • Other interests: (if answer is yes describe briefly) NONE
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is German Ministry of Environment
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Michael Kauffeld

Date: 2022-02-03

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
India
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Nihar Kaushik Shah, residing in United States of America, Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIII/5 till 31st December 2022 declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conict 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 a Research Scientist and Presidential Director of the Global Cooling Efciency Program at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, USA. My responsibilities include managing and conducting scientic research on the energy efciency of appliances including heating, air conditioning and refrigeration appliances to provide policy-relevant technical information in the public interest to governments, multilateral and international agencies, non-governmental organizations, industry and academia.
  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 dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in a substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any of its TOCs or temporary subsidiary bodies (e.g. task forces).
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. (relevant nancial relationships between members should be disclosed)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: As described above, I am employed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
    • Government advice and other policy development: See above under 2)
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: See above under 2)
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP EETF is from governmental and philanthropic funds in the public interest.
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 oftheCOI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 ofthose Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any ofthe above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 oftheCOI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations ofinterest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Nihar Kaushik Shah
Date: 2022-02-02

AHRI
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Mary Koban, residing in United States of America, a Member of Refrigeration TOC, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIII/5 till 31st December 2022 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 an employee of The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) working on various technical issues, including the modeling, use, safety, handling and flammability of refrigerants.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by RTOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I have shares in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Except for my employment at The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), I'm not employed by, do not consult for, do not serve as a director of, or hold any other position for any entity which has an interest in the subject matter of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel.
    • Government advice and other policy development: I provide technical information about alternatives and options for the transition of MP controlled substances that is u`sed by the US government and other International organizations in their implementation of the Montreal Protocol.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: No conflicts
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is my employment at AHRI.
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Mary Koban

Date: 2022-02-27

University of Braunschweig
Germany
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Jürgen Köhler, residing in Germany, Member of Refrigeration TOC till 31st December 2022 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 work as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, teaching courses and doing research in the fields of thermodynamics, thermal sciences and refrigeration and air conditioning, at the Technische Universität Braunschweig, a University in Braunschweig, Germany. Occasionally I work as an independent consultant. I consult for various entities. These include industry and organizations dealing with refrigeration and air conditioning issues. All consultancies are conducted on a short- term assignment basis.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: None (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Government advice and other policy development: None (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Other interests: (if answer is yes describe briefly) None
  5. I conduct all work relating to TEAP/RTOC on an entirely voluntary (unpaid) basis. The German Government funds (at least partly) travel and accommodation 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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Jürgen Köhler

Date: 2022-02-02

ref-tech engineering
Germany
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Holger König, residing in Germany, Member of Refrigeration TOC till 31st December 2022 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 work as an independent consultant in various refrigeration technology projects. I have founded the company ref-tech engineering in 2012, an independent consulting organization with experts as partners. Services are related to product development for equipment and systems operating in transport refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, heat exchangers and compressors. I am working on risk assessments for refrigerants, investigation of annual energy consumption and operation of transport refrigeration equipment, on development of safety concepts, on a hydrocarbon refrigerant strategy project for the German Environmental Department and on certification of products. I am member of German standardization committee for safety. At ISO TC 104 Thermal Container, I am working as project leader for the development of a safety standard for flammable refrigerants for reefer container. Currently I work for international companies on future refrigeration technologies. Since 1994 I have been involved in matters related to the Montreal Protocol.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: [None related to ODS or their alternatives)
    • Financial interests: [None related to ODS or their alternatives]
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: [None, consultancy for companies and organisations as described in numeral 2 above]
    • Government advice and other policy development: [None]
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: [None]
    • Other interests: [None]
  5. I conduct all work relating to RTOC on an entirely voluntary (unpaid) basis. German Environmental Department (partially) funds travel and accommodation related to my participation in 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 RTOC.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Holger König

Date: 2022-02-03

A/gent b.v. Env. Consultancy
Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Lambert Kuijpers, residing in Netherlands, Member of Refrigeration TOC till 31st December 2022 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 a member of the RTOC and senior advisor to the RTOC co-chairs. and also a member of the Science Assessment Panel (in the capacity of Review Editor for chapter 7 on policy relevant messages and scenarios)
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I (have/ do not have) proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Financial interests: I (have/ do not have) ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Government advice and other policy development: (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Other interests: (if answer is yes describe briefly)
  5. To a large degree, the source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP and its RTOC is the Ozone Secretariat
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Lambert Kuijpers

Date: 2022-02-03

TRANE
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration
Cambridge Refrigeration Technology CRT
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Richard Lawton, residing in United Kingdom, a Member of Refrigeration TOC till 31st December 2022 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 Technical Director of Cambridge Refrigeration Technology Ltd (CRT) and full time at their test and research centre in Cambridge UK. CRT has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol as it provides consultancy and test services to the industrial and refrigeration market in the United Kingdom and transport refrigeration market world-wide. Richard Lawton has no proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own any significant stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs and does not do consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. My wife has no interest in matters related to the Protocol. I am a member of the UK Institute of Refrigeration, a member of the Refrigeration committee of ASHRAE, a member of the Institute of Marine Engineers, a Member of Lloyds Register’s of Shipping Technical Committee, a Convener of ISO/TC104/Sc2/Wg1 'Thermal Containers', a Certifying Officer for the UK ATP road transport scheme and UN refrigerated transport group WP.11 and also a member of CEN/TC 113/WG 13 refrigerated vehicles. I am also a Commission member of the Scientific Council of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and president of IIR’s commission D
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. (if answer is yes describe briefly).
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Described in section 2
    • Government advice and other policy development: As described in section 2
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: (if answer is yes describe briefly) CRT Ltd as described in section 2
  5. I conduct all work relating to RTOC on an entirely voluntary (unpaid) basis. CRT Ltd funds travel and accommodation related to my participation in 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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Richard Lawton

Date: 2022-02-03

Guangzhou Sun Yat Sen University
China
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Li Tingxun, residing in China, Member of Refrigeration TOC, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIII/5 till 31st December 2022 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, TINGXUN LI nominated by China, residing in GUANGZHOU, China, member of the RTOC; a Member of the TEAP Decision Decision XXXIII/5 Task Force on Energy Efficiency (herein after referred to as the Energy Efficiency Task Force or EETF). TINGXUN LI is a full time associate professor at San Yat-sen University, Guangzhou,China, has been involved in phase out of CFCs since 1993, and provides consultation on alternatives to HCFCs to air-conditioner industries as an expert of China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: : I provide consultation to Midea Group on alternatives to HCFCs.
    • Government advice and other policy development: I provide consultation on alternatives to HCFCs to air-conditioner industries as an expert of China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:: I have project on safety assessment of R290 funded by China government.
    • Other interests: none
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP.
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Li Tingxun

Date: 2022-02-10

FCA (Fiat)
Italy
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Carloandrea Malvicino, residing in Italy, a Member of Refrigeration TOC till 31st December 2022 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 Head of CO2 Emission Reduction Strategies Department within the Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance organization at Stellantis. My responsibilities include the development of strategic vehicle targets ensuring that all actions are taken to support fuel economy and CO2 reduction at a cross functional level acting as catalyst responsible for focusing the Technical Functions along with the Vehicle Lines on agreeing futured Vehicle, System and Sub-system targets to ensure the compliance with fleet CO2 regulation. I do not own stock or have proprietary interest in companies producing ODS (Ozone Depleting Substances) or their alternatives or substitutes, or companies developing or producing equipment that would apply (use) these.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: none
    • Government advice and other policy development: none
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: none
    • Other interests: none
  5. The work is done on a voluntary basis. Travel and subsistence related to meetings of the RTOC is funded by Stellantis.
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Carloandrea Malvicino

Date: 2022-02-08

Independent Expert
Uganda
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, NAJJUMA MARY, residing in United Kingdom, a Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIV/2 (Replenishment) till 31st December 2023 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 a PhD researcher in cooling hubs and an Independent consultant on the Montreal Protocol.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: No
    • Government advice and other policy development: No
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: No
    • Other interests: No
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is stipend from the PhD scholarship
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Philip Owen
Date: 2023-01-12

SINTEF Energy Research
Norway
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Petter Nekså, residing in Norway, Member of Refrigeration TOC, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIII/5 till 31st December 2022 declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Con ict 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. My main position is as Chief Scientist at SINTEF Energy Research (SINTEF Energi AS) in the department of Gas Technology. SINTEF is a non-pro t contract research company. My work is in general within Process Engineering, with Refrigeration technology as the main eld of competence. My main task is to work as a scienti c coordinator and to do quality assurance. I have further an Adjunct Professorship at NTNU, department of Energy and process engineering in Trondheim, Norway, where I do supervision of Master and PhD candidates. Further I am holding a Visiting Professorship at Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan In my work at SINTEF I may participate in contract research within the eld of refrigeration, partly with special emphasis to alternatives to uorocarbon refrigerants. This may include consultancy to companies, etc. on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. I am a co-inventor to some patents, thus has proprietary interest in alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does not own stock in companies producing ODS or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs, does consulting for organisations seeking to phase out ODSs. My spouse has no interest in matters related to the Protocol.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: [Co-inventor to some patents related to ODS alternatives]
    • Financial interests: [Co-inventor to some patents related to ODS alternatives, but have not had any personal income related to these]
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: [See paragraph 2 above]
    • Government advice and other policy development: [None]
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: [See paragraph 2 above]
    • Other interests: [None]
  5. The work performed in RTOC is partly paid by the Norwegian Environment Agency, covering travel costs as well as some manhours. The rest is unpaid work.
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 oftheCOI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 ofthose Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any ofthe above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 oftheCOI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations ofinterest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Petter Nekså

Date: 2022-02-02

JRAIA
Japan
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Tetsuji Okada, residing in Japan, Member of Refrigeration TOC, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIII/5 till 31st December 2022 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 have engaged in the research and development of the air conditioners and the hot water systems by CO2 (Eco cute). I am also familiar with the heat exchangers used in the air conditioners and the refrigerant circuits of the heat pump systems.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: (if answer is yes describe briefly)None.
    • Government advice and other policy development: (if answer is yes describe briefly)None.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: (if answer is yes describe briefly) None.
    • Other interests: (if answer is yes describe briefly)None.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is funded from JRAIA.
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Tetsuji Okada

Date: 2022-02-07

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
India
Disclosure of Interest Declaration
Independent Expert
Lebanon
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Bassam Rafic Elassaad, residing in Canada, a Member of TEAP Decision XXXIV/2 Replenishment Task Force till 31st December 2023 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 an independent consultant on matter related to the Montreal Protocol and the RACHP sector.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: I am a consultant to Implementing Agencies.
    • Government advice and other policy development: No
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: No
    • Other interests: No
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is the Ozone Secretariat for travel and daily subsistance.
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2023 after I have signed it.

Signed: Bassam Rafic Elassaad

Date: 2023-01-04

Emerson
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Natarajan (Rajan) Rajendran, nominated by the United States of America, and residing in Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A., member of 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) My responsibilities include

In my capacity as member of RTOC, I serve on two chapter committees, one for Air Conditioning and a second for Refrigeration as Lead Author and provide technical guidance and input to the content as relevant.  I also serve as a voluntary member of AHRI’s Low GWP AREP Technical Committee as a technical consultant.
I do not own stock or have proprietary interest in companies producing ODS or their alternatives or substitutes, or companies developing or producing equipment that would apply (use) these.

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 include the following

  • Proprietary interests:  None related to ODS or their alternatives
  • Financial interests:  None related to ODS or their alternatives
  • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Work assignments for Emerson, AHRI, RTOC as described in numeral 2 above.
  • Government advice and other policy development:  None
  • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:  None
  • Other interests:  None

5) All of my time spent in undertaking the work for RTOC is paid for by my employer Emerson Climate Technologies. 

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 RTOC.

9) I understand that this DOI will expire no later than one year after I have signed it.

Natarajan Rajendran
Date: January 11, 2021

Emerson
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Rajan Rajendran, residing in United States of America, Member of Refrigeration TOC, and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXIII/5 till 31st December 2022 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 the vice president of environmental sustainability for Emerson and serve in the capacity of a technical expert in HVACR refrigerants and equipment.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: See above for employment. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Government advice and other policy development: See above for employment. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Other interests: None. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is my employer, Emerson.
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Rajan Rajendran

Date: 2022-02-02

Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner Electronics
China
Disclosure of Interest Declaration
UTC Carrier
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, GIORGIO RUSIGNUOLO, residing in United States of America, Member of Refrigeration TOC till 31st December 2022 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 of Engineering, HVAC 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 personal partner and dependents include the following:
    • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work, other than my stock ownership described in "Other interests"
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Yes: Vice President of Engineering at Carrier. Carrier has an interest in the topic of ODS or their alternatives as well as of the Montreal Protocol because Carrier manufactures HVACR equipment using ODS and non-ODS substances, including products aimed at meeting the environmental goals of the Montreal protocol, that are sold worldwide
    • Government advice and other policy development: No
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: No
    • Other interests: I own stocks of Carrier (NYSE:CARR). Carrier has an interest in the topic of ODS or their alternatives as well as of the Montreal Protocol because Carrier manufactures HVACR equipment using ODS and non-ODS substances, including products aimed at meeting the environmental goals of the Montreal protocol, that are sold worldwide. My spouse and children have no interes in matters related to the protocol
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is Carrier Corporation, which funds travel and accomodation expenses related to my participation at TEAP-RTOC meetings. I conduct all work related to TEAP-RTOC as part of my role of Vice President of Engineering described above
  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 body
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it

Signed: GIORGIO RUSIGNUOLO

Date: 2022-02-08

New Cold System
Burkina Faso
Disclosure of Interest Declaration
Centre for Sustainable Cooling, University of Birmingham
Türkiye
Disclosure of Interest Declaration
Danfoss
Germany
Disclosure of Interest Declaration
Vonsild Consulting
Denmark
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Asbjørn Leth Vonsild, residing in Denmark, Member of Refrigeration TOC till 31st December 2022 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’m an independent consultant with focus on refrigerants and standard relating to refrigeration, air-conditioning and heatpumps.
  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 personal partner and dependents include the following
    • Proprietary interests: I have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. A part in a patent pending on a hydrocarbon blend used in certain cryogenic freezers.
    • Financial interests: I do have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. This is a minority share position in Danfoss.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Customers include manufactures of refrigerant and refrigerating equipment, covering all levels of GWP and both flourinated and non- flourinated fluids.
    • Government advice and other policy development: On a case by case basis government bodies can be customers (none at the time of writing).
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: None
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is self-funding.
  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 body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Asbjørn Leth Vonsild

Date: 2022-02-04

US EPA
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration