TEAP Members

I, Natarajan (Rajan) Rajendran , residing in United States of America, 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 XXXV/11 (Life-cycle refrigerant management) 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 with nearly 40 years of experience in the RACHP industry in various capacities - research, product development, sales, marketing, innovation and policy background.
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: Independent consultant
   • Government advice and other policy development: RTOC co-chair
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
   • Other interests: N/A
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is travel expenses reimbursed jointly by the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy (ARAP) and the Aircondioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute (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 2024 after I have signed it.

Signed: Natarajan (Rajan) Rajendran  
Date: 2024-04-16
 

I, Omar Abdelaziz, residing in Egypt, a Technical Options Committee co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Co-chair of Refrigeration TOC 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 of Mechanical Engineering at the American University in Cairo. I have academic activities (teaching and research) related to energy, energy efficiency, thermody, heat transfer and fluid dynamics related fields. My research is funded through the university, public funding programs, international funding programs, and private funding activities ( exergy LLC) . I also work as an independent consultant for national and international organizations and individuals (Dr. Yehia Massoud, CHAI foundation, UNEP, UNIDO, and MLF).
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 self-empolyed international consultant working for hire for international organizations as mentioned in item #2 above.
   • Government advice and other policy development: I don't participate in Government advice or other policy development except in the form of expert witness as needed (e.g.; expert witness to the UK house of Commons) and development of international policy documents (e.g., UNEP Global Cooling Stocktake Report).
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Through my active research at the American University in Cairo, I have a vibrant research profile with a rough annual budget of about 100,000 USD per year related to energy efficiency HVAC&R applications.
   • Other interests: Thermal and Fluid Sciences, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Renewable Energy.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UN Ozone secretariat provide funds for travel, other activities are self funded.
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 2024 after I have signed it.

Signed: Omar Abdelaziz 
Date: 2024-02-17 
 

I, Paulo Altoe, residing in Brazil, a Co-chair of Foams Technical Options Committee 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 self-employed as independent consultant in Polyurethane Technology. My responsibilities include formulation development, technical service, and processing advice for polyurethane industry.I am (describe your activity)
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: Except for my activities as consultant in polyurethane technology, 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 TEAP, FTOC
   • Government advice and other policy development: I provide technical information about alternatives and options for the transition of Montreal Protocol controlled substances that is used by Brazil, other parties, and other organizations in their implementation of the Montreal Protocol. Neither I, nor my spouse, engage in the development of significant policy positions of a government for a Montreal Protocol meeting.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: No conflict  
   • Other interests: No Conflict
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP and FTOC is UN 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 2024 after I have signed it.

Signed: Paulo Altoe
Date: 2024-02-19
 

I, Adam Chattaway, residing in United Kingdom, a Technical Options Committee co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Co- chair of the Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee 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 full-time, salaried employee of Collins Aerospace, a company which manufactures, amongst many diverse aerospace products,  fire detection and suppression systems for aircraft and military vehicles. I am a Chief Engineer, specialising in fire suppression and halon replacements. I have been actively researching halons, HCFCs, HFCs  and their replacements for over 30 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.
   • 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 relevant to the work of the FSTOC or the TEAP.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is my employer, Collins Aerospace, and on some occasions, the Government of the United Kingdom.
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 2024 after I have signed it.

Signed: Adam Chattaway

Date: 2023-12-11 

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 Co-chair of TEAP task force on decision XXXV/11 (Life-cycle refrigerant management) 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 postgraduate courses 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.
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 work as a Professor of postgraduate courses 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.
   • Government advice and other policy development: none  
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: none
   • Other interests: none
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP 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 2024 after I have signed it.

Signed: ROBERTO DE AGUIAR PEIXOTO 
Date: 2024-02-16

I, Takeshi Eriguchi, residing in Japan, a Technical Options Committee co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Co-chair of the Medical and Chemicals Technical Options Committee 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 manager at AGC Inc. based on Tokyo, which manufactures HCFCs, HFCs, HFEs, HCFOs and HFOs. I'm working for the company to support its advocacy activities.
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'm working for AGC Inc. for its advocacy activities.
   • Government advice and other policy development: None Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
   • None Other interests: None
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is AGC Inc.
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 2024 after I have signed it.

Signed: Takeshi Eriguchi

Date: 2023-12-12 

I, Sergey N. Kopylov, residing in Russian Federation, a Technical Options Committee co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Co- chair of the Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee 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 full-time, salaried Head Research Scientist of the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute for Fire Protection (VNIIPO), The institute is located in Balashikha, Russian Federation. VNIIPO conducts R&D projects, certification and provides consulting services in area of fire and explosion protection.
   My main activity for VNIIPO is focused on issues related to fixed fire suppression systems of any type, flame detectors and portable extinguishers. VNIIPO has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it is a body responsible for technical control of Montreal Protocol related issues in Russia.
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 currently provide consulting services through VNIIPO for many organizations that may be affected positively or negatively by the matters related to the Montreal Protocol. Except for my work for VNIIPO, neither I nor my spouse are 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: Neither I nor my spouse provide advice on significant issues to a government with respect to its implementation of the Montreal Protocol or engage in the development of significant policy positions of a government for a Montreal Protocol meeting.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Except for my work for VNIIPO, neither I nor my spouse are the recipients of any paid research activities or any fellowships or grants for work related to a proposed use of an ozone-depleting substance or an alternative to a proposed use of an ozone depleting substance.
   • Other interests: Neither I nor my spouse have other interests related to the subject matter of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel or the Montreal Protocol.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of the Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee and the Technology and Economics Assessment Panel typically comes from UNEP’s 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 2024 after I have signed it.

Signed:Sergey N. Kopylov
Date: 2023-12-27

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 XXXV/11 (Life- cycle refrigerant management) 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, intramoenia 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 work at a joint project UNIVPM/Regione Marche on energy planning.
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: University activities and consultancy as described in numeral 2) above.
   • Government advice and other policy development: As a member of my University Department, 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 and Energy Security of Italy (MASE) 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 2024 after I have signed it.

Signed: Fabio Polonara 
Date: 2024-01-31 

I, Ian Porter, residing in Australia, a Technical Options Committee co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Co-chair of MBTOC 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. As well as a cochair of MBTOC, I work as a Research Professor at Latrobe University in Victoria, Australia. I have recently led and still lead research staff and programs working on reduction in emissions of nitrous oxide in horticultural industries and projects related to alternative fumigants and sustainable control of soilborne plant pathogens. I also lead other programs not related to ODS substances but to other chemicals which pollute the atmosphere, such as understanding the impact and minimizing the effect of smoke taint from catastrophic bushfires and controlled burns in the wine industry.
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 work as a Research Professor at Latrobe University in Victoria, Australia. I conduct occasional consultancies for State Environmental Agencies
   • Government advice and other policy development: Although I have provided strategic direction for governments previously with technical aspects of ODS and alternatives,  I do not currently provide government advice or are engaged in any policy development for governments. I may at times assist with strategic planning of research priorities for the university and rural industries.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: I receive partial funding from La Trobe University for research on smoke taint in wine - this is the only source of University funding, the rest is supplied by Rural Industry Submissions for Research Funds or State and Federal Governments through competitive grants programs for impacts of bushfire smoke and controlled burns on the Wine Industry in Australia.
   • Other interests:
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is partial funding from the Ozone Secretariat for administration and travel only.
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 2024 after I have signed it.

Signed: Professor Ian Porter 
Date: 2024-01-23

I, Helen Tope, residing in Australia, a Technical Options Committee co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Co-chair of the Medical and Chemicals Technical Options Committee 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 Principal Consultant and Director of Planet Futures, and former Principal Consultant of Energy International Australia P.L. My activities as an independent consultant are to provide strategic, policy and technical advice and facilitation services to government, industry and other non- governmental organisations on climate change, ozone-depleting substances, and other environmental issues. I am also Adjunct Professor, within the Office of the Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, Deakin 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: My business, Planet Futures, has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because my potential clients are also interested in these topics, and I consult for organisations that support the Montreal Protocol in phasing out controlled substances. My late spouse, Mr. Michael Atkinson, was also my business partner whose business, Energy International Australia, had an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol. During 2010, Dr. Stephen O. Andersen, Mr. Atkinson and I were unpaid advisors to a UNEP project on investment metrics for identifying technology that minimizes climate and other impacts when replacing ozone-depleting and high-GWP substances. In 2012, the Australian Government’s then Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities engaged then Energy International Australia to conduct a periodic review of Australia’s halon essential uses requirements in the civilian sector. In 2019-2020, the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment engaged Planet Futures to conduct a review of Australia’s future non-defence halon requirements. During 2021-2023, I was contracted by UNEP to write a number of articles of a technical nature for its website. During 2021-2023, I was participating as an unpaid contributor to an Environmental Impact of Inhaled Medicines Writing Group of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand. During 2023, I was appointed as Adjunct Professor, Facult of Health, Deakin University, as an honorary appointee.
   • Government advice and other policy development: See above under Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None.  
   • Other interests: None.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP's Ozone Secretariat, which provides funding support towards administrative and travel costs associated with my participation as co-chair of the Medical and Chemicals Technical Options Committee and member of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel. As a self-employed consultant, the time supplied to conduct work related to the Medical and Chemicals Technical Options Committee and the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel and its subsidiary bodies is on a 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 2024 after I have signed it.

Signed: Helen Tope
Date: 2024-01-15
 

I, Daniel P Verdonik, residing in United States of America, a Technical Options Committee co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Co- chair of the Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee 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 full-time, salaried employee at Jensen Hughes, Inc., a specialty consulting company, working in Baltimore, Maryland and Arlington, Virginia, providing consulting services in fire protection and environmental management. Jensen Hughes, Inc., has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it provides a wide range of fire protection research, design and consulting services to government and corporate clients, including work related to halons and hydrofluorocarbons and their alternatives.
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 have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. I am a share-holder in Jensen Hughes, Inc., which does not own stock in companies producing ODSs, or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs. I also have shareholdings through general mutual funds where I have no control over the selection of shares. My spouse and step-son do not own or exercise control over shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work except for shareholdings through general mutual funds where they have no control over the selection of shares.
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Jensen Hughes, Inc, provides consulting services to many organizations that may be affected positively or negatively by the phase-out of ODSs. I currently provide consulting services through Jensen Hughes, Inc. for the U.S. Government on matters related to the Montreal Protocol. Neither my spouse nor my step-son 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 advice to the U.S. Government on policies for use or phase-out of halons, other ODSs and their alternatives. Neither my spouse nor my step-son provide advice on significant issues to a government with respect to its implementation of the Montreal Protocol or engage in the development of significant policy positions of a government for a Montreal Protocol meeting.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: I provide advice to the U.S. Government on policies for use or phase-out of halons, other ODSs and their alternatives. Neither my spouse nor my step- son provide advice on significant issues to a government with respect to its implementation of the Montreal Protocol or engage in the development of significant policy positions of a government for a Montreal Protocol meeting.
   • Other interests: Neither I, my spouse, nor my step-son have other interests related to the subject matter of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel or the Montreal Protocol.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is from the U.S. Government and the Halon Alternatives Research Corporation, which is a not-for-profit industry coalition that in turn receives contributions for this funding from members. Recent past contributors have been ConocoPhillips Alaska, ChemoursTM (a wholly owned subsidiary of DuPont), Firetrace International, and Amerex. Any additional corporate contributors will be reported under the provisions of paragraph 7 below. From time-to-time, Jensen Hughes, Inc., may also provide its internal support for labour and travel for me to attend Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee, Technology and Economics Assessment Panel, Temporary Subsidiary Body, or Montreal Protocol 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 2024 after I have signed it.

Signed: Daniel P Verdonik 
Date: 2024-01-22 
 

I, Helen A Walter Terrinoni, residing in United States of America, a Technical Options Committee co- chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Member of TEAP task force on decision XXXV/11 (Life-cycle refrigerant management) 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 director of global climate policy.
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 have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. I may have shares of stock in a mututal fund that is subject matter of the meeting or work.
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: I am employed by Trane Technologies
   • Government advice and other policy development: I provide technical information to policymakers regarding technology transitions.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Modeling work is unpaid and voluntary
   • Other interests: Board member of Switch 2025, which is a non-profit educating and supporting technology transitions
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is Trane 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 the TEAP body.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2024 after I have signed it.

Signed: Helen A Walter Terrinoni 
Date: 2024-01-05

I, ZHANG Jianjun, residing in China, a Technical Options Committee co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Co-chair of the Medical and Chemicals Technical Options Committee 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 general manager of Zhejiang Chemical Industry Research Institute Co. Ltd (ZCIRI), a Zhejiang based State-owned company that engages on the research and development of fluorochemicals and pesticide. My main activity for ZCIRI is the management of R&D on fluorochemicals which mainly includes the development of ODS alternatives.
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 fully employed by Zhejiang Chemical Industry Research Institute (ZCIRI). ZCIRI has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it is also a National ODS Alternatives Engineering Research Center of China and engages on the research and development of ODS alternatives and their applied technologies, development of technologies for ODS destruction and conversion. In addition, its mother company Sinochem Lantian Co. Ltd. is one of the major manufacturer of ODS alternatives in China.
   • Government advice and other policy development: None  
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
   • Other interests: None
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is supported by 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 2024 after I have signed it.

Signed: ZHANG Jianjun 
Date: 2024-01-16