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Task Force - Decision XXXIII/5 (Energy Efficiency)

Member

Name
Affiliation
Country
Ghana Energy Commission
Ghana
Disclosure of Interest

I, Ko Agyarko, residing in Ghana, 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 Director at Ghana Energy Commission. My responsibilities include promotion of energy efciency and renewable energy technologies, which entails elaboration of rules, regulations and policies governing the importation and manufacturing of electrical appliances, elaboration of rules and regulations to establish a level playing eld for the uptake and growth of renewable energy technologies.
  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 briey)
    • 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 briey)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: (if answer is yes describe briey) No
    • Government advice and other policy development: (if answer is yes describe briey) No
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: (if answer is yes describe briey) No
    • Other interests: (if answer is yes describe briey) No
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is self
  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:Ko Agyarko
Signed 
Date: 2022-02-04

Re-phridge Consultancy
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Disclosure of Interest

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

Maua Institute (IMT)
Brazil
Disclosure of Interest

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

Daikin
Belgium
Disclosure of Interest

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

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

Petra Industries
Jordan
Disclosure of Interest

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

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

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
India
Disclosure of Interest

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

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

Trane Technologies
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest

I, Steve Kujak nominated by US Department of State, United States of America, a member of Decision XXXIII/5 Task Force on the Continued provision of information on energy-efficient and low-global-warming-potential technologies 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 Next Generation Refrigerant Research at Trane Technologies. My responsibilities include low GWP refrigerant research and development and high efficiency technologies.
  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 interests1 , and Trane Technologies which include Trane and Thermo King brands and their subdivision, and those of my personal partner and dependants, include following – as described in “C:
    1. Proprietary interests: [None related to ODS, High GWP HFC or their alternatives]
    2. Financial interests: [None related to ODS, High GWP HFC or their alternatives]
    3. Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: [__Director of Next Generation Refrigerant Research for Trane Technologies__ as described in numeral 2)]
    4. Government advice and other policy development: [None related to ODS, High GWP HFC or their alternatives]
    5. Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: [None related to ODS, High GWP HFC or their alternatives]
    6. Other interests: [None related to ODS, High GWP HFC or their alternatives]
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of the EETF 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 EETF.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire no later than one year after I have signed it.

Stephen Kujak
Date: 12/8/2021


1 When making a disclosure of interest, consider the COI Guidelines as a whole, and in particular the Annex which gives the following illustrative list of interests that should be disclosed -

  1. A current proprietary interest of a member or his/her personal partner or dependent in a substance, technology or process (e.g., ownership of a patent) to be considered by the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel or any of its technical options committees or temporary subsidiary bodies;
  2. A current financial interest of a member or his/her personal partner or dependent, e.g., shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work (but not shareholdings through general mutual funds or similar arrangements where the expert has no control over the selection of shares);
  3. A current employment, consultancy, directorship or other position held by a Member or his/her personal partner or dependent, whether or not paid, in any entity which has an interest in the subject matter of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel. This element of disclosure also includes paid consultancy efforts performed on behalf of an implementing agency to assist developing countries to adopt alternatives;
  4. The provision of advice on significant issues to a government with respect to its implementation of the Montreal Protocol or engaging in the development of significant policy positions of a government for a Montreal Protocol meeting;
  5. Performance of any paid research activities or receipt of 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.

Relevant financial relationships between Members should be disclosed.

Independent Consultant
India
Disclosure of Interest

I understand that it was done by Rajendra Shende and later ratified by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, a member of Decision :XXXIII/5 Task Force on the Continued provision of information on energy-efficient and low-global-warming-potential technologies 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 in private sector. My responsibilities include renewable energy, battery storage, clean energy.
  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 dependants, include the following -
    • Proprietary interests: NA
    • Financial interests: NA alternatives]
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: As described in numeral 2
    • Government advice and other policy development: NA
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: NA
    • Other interests: NA
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of the EETF 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 EETF.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire no later than one year after I have signed it.

Signed:Saurabh Kumar
Date: 13th December, 2021

Guangzhou Sun Yat Sen University
China
Disclosure of Interest

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

Carrier Corporation
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest

I, Richard Lord, 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 employed by Carrier Corporation in the role of senior fellow. I am deeply involved in the development of new technology, energy efciency regulations thru ASHRAE, AHRI and Canada for over 20 years. Also deeply involed in refrigerant regulations and safety standards.
  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 briey)
    • 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 briey)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: (if answer is yes describe briey)
    • Government advice and other policy development: (if answer is yes describe briey)
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: (if answer is yes describe briey)
    • Other interests: (if answer is yes describe briey)
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is
  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: Richard Lord

Date: 2022-02-02

SINTEF Energy Research
Norway
Disclosure of Interest

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

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

Emerson
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest

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

TopTen
Switzerland
Disclosure of Interest

I, Hélène Rochat, residing in Switzerland, 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 energy efficiency project manager at Topten Gmbh. My responsibilities include providing technical knowledge to government and other organisations on energy efficiency policy for energy- related products and the promotion of these programmes through rebate programmes. The overall aim of Topten being the market transformation towards energy efficiency appliances and other products.
  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 science-based policy advice on energy efficiency minimum requirements and subsidy programmes.
    • Government advice and other policy development: None related to ODS, High GWP HFC or their alternatives
    • 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 the TEAP EETF is through Topten and the Swiss Federal Office for the 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: Hélène Rochat

Date: 2022-02-03