Refrigeration TOC Members

I, Yosr Allouche, residing in France, a Member 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 the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration with 15 years experience in the refrigeration science. I served as Senior researcher, then Associate Professor in Refrigeration at the Norwegian University of Science and Technologies (NTNU)
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: Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration
   • Government advice and other policy development: I don't provide any Government advice.  
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: EU Projects
   • Other interests:
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP Ozone secretariat for travel expenses, but not sure whatelse.
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Yosr Allouche 
Date: 2025-03-14

I, Maria Celina Britto Bacellar, residing in Brazil, a Member 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 a Mechanical Engineer, 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.
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 at JCI.
   • Government advice and other policy development: None.  Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None.
   • Other interests: None related to ODS or their alternatives.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is is UNEP Nairobi. 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 body.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Maria Celina Britto Bacellar

Date: 2025-01-27
 

I, JItendra Bhambure, residing in India, a Member 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 working as an Technology advisor to Blue Star and its export business a company in the field of HVAC and as advisor in CEEW India, a not for profit organization in policy research. I am a member of ISHRAE and a committee member of TG commitee working group .
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 have shares of Blue Star received as ESOP and of Voltas, both having business in HVAC field, however the numbers are not sufficient to influence and decision making process
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: As consultant in Blue Star and CEEW  Government advice and other policy development: NIL
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: NIL  
   • Other interests: NIl
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is from Ozone secretriate for travel and out of pocket expenses
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: JItendra Bhambure 
Date: 2025-02-01
 

I, Feng Cao, residing in China, a Member 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. As a Professor of Energy and Power Engineering at Xi'an Jiaotong University, I'm occupied with research and professional activities.
   Research
   I'm mainly dedicated to two key areas. One is enhancing energy conversion efficiency. The other focuses on vehicle thermal management. In this regard, I'm particularly interested in the refrigerant replacement in vehicle thermal management systems.
   Professional Service
   As the chairman of the Vehicle Thermal Management Committee of the Chinese Association of Refrigeration, I organize various events such as conferences and seminars. These gatherings provide a platform for experts to exchange the latest research results and industry insights. Moreover, I'm involved in setting industry standards to ensure the safe and efficient development of vehicle thermal management 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.
   • 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 currently a Professor of Energy and Power Engineering at Xi'an Jiaotong University in China. I also serve as the chairman of the Vehicle Thermal Management Committee of the Chinese Association of Refrigeration.
   • 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 that the travel and accommodation expenses for RTOC - related conferences are funded by 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Feng Cao
Date: 2025-02-09
 

I, Ana Maria Carreno Hoyos, residing in United States of America, a Member 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 a Senior Director at CLASP, where I oversee the Climate portfolio, delivering carbon emissions reductions through programs targeting implementation of ambitious energy efficiency policies in the highest emitting countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America. I work closely with a network of international partners and policymakers to transform global markets and improve energy performance of cooling equipment and other high-impact products. I have researched the environmental dumping of cooling products in Africa and Southeast Asia, evaluated opportunities to improve efficiency of cooling markets across the globe, and developed regional policy roadmaps to facilitate harmonization of minimum energy performance standards for appliances and national roadmaps to mitigate emissions from appliances in the cooling 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
   1. 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.
   2. 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.
   3. Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Employeed at CLASP  Government advice and other policy development:
   4. Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
   5. Other interests:
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 body.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Ana Maria Carreno Hoyos 
Date: 2025-02-1
 

I, Radim Čermák, residing in Czech Republic, a Member 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 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 chair the Executive Committee of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and 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:
   • Government advice and other policy development:
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
   • Other interests:
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Radim Čermák

Date: 2025-01-29 

I, Yu Chen, residing in United States of America, a Member 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 Executive Director, Engineering, Commercial HVAC, Carrier Corporation. My responsibilities at Carrier include leading technology and product development activities in the areas of 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.
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Executive Director of Engineering at Carrier, as described in par. 2. Carrier has an interest in the topics of ODS or their alternatives as well as of the Montreal Protocol because Carrier manufactures refrigeration, heating and air- conditioning equipment utilizing ODS and non-ODS substances, including products aimed at meeting the environmental goals of the Montreal Protocol, that are sold world-wide.
   • Government advice and other policy development: None  Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
   • Other interests: I own stock in Carrier (NYSE: CARR). Carrier has an interest in the topics of ODS or their alternatives as well as of the Montreal Protocol because Carrier manufactures refrigeration, heating and air-conditioning equipment utilizing ODS and non-ODS substances, including products aimed at meeting the environmental goals of the Montreal Protocol, that are sold world-wide. My spouse and children have no interest in matters related to the Protocol.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is
   I conduct all work relating to RTOC as part of my role of Executive Director of Engineering described in paragraph two. Carrier funds travel and accommodation expenses 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 body.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Yu Chen
Date: 2025-02-14
 

I, Daniel Colbourne, residing in United Kingdom, a Member 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 a technical consultant, mainly in the field of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps, specialising in alternative refrigerants, particularly flammables and hydrocarbons.
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. My company provides specialist advice, technical support and carrying out studies related to the above topics.
   • Financial interests: I have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. My company provides specialist advice, technical support and carrying out studies related to the above topics.
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Director of my company, Re-phridge Ltd. Clients include implementing agencies (GIZ Proklima, UNDP, UNEP, UNIDO) and various RACHP equipment producers, contractors and end users.
   • Government advice and other policy development: Development of European and international safety standards.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Paid for research activities for various clients, typically manufacturers and end users of RACHP systems as well as research institutes/universities.
   • Other interests: Several hobbies, unrelated to the subject of the Montreal Protocol.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is Re-phridge Ltd
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Daniel Colbourne 
Date: 2025-01-31
 

I, Sukumar Devotta, residing in India, a Senior Expert of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Member 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 superannuated as the Director, National Environment Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur, India in 2008. I am currently Professor of Eminence (Honorary), Anna University, Chennai, India. I advise, either as an Honorary Committee Member or as an individual expert, Indian government bodies, including Ministry of Environment & Forests & Climate Change and Department of Science & Technology, generally on environmental matters, whenever approached. I also act as an independent consultant to local and international agencies in the broad areas of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, including issues related to Montreal Protocol and Climate Change, whenever approached. All consultancies are conducted on a short-term assignment basis. Currently, I am have a short term consultancy with an Indian company for high temperature heat pump.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: I act as a mentor to a consulting organisation on Environmental Impact Assessment but it is not related Montreal Protocol. All consultancies are conducted on a short-term assignment basis.
   • Government advice and other policy development: I act as an honorary adviser to Indian government agencies, including Ministry of Environment & Forests & Climate Change and Department of Science & Technology, generally on environmental matters including Montreal Protocol issues, whenever invited to do so.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None.
   • Other interests: General environmental issues related Multilateral Environmental Agreements, GHG mitigation, Water and Wastewater, Energy Efficiency etc.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is entirely 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Sukumar Devotta 
Date: 2025-01-27 

I, Hilde Dhont, residing in Belgium, a Member 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 Department Manager at the Environment Research Center of Daikin Europe N.V
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 employed by Daikin Europe N.V.  Government advice and other policy development:
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
   • Other interests:
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Hilde Dhont
Date: 2025-01-31
 

I, Gabrielle Dreyfus, residing in United States of America, a Member 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 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 and technical support for public comment on draft policy.
   • 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 unpaid with employer supporting my travel.
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Gabrielle Dreyfus

Date: 2025-01-26 
 

I, Bassam Rafic Elassaad, residing in Canada, a Senior Expert of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Member 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 independent expert providing services to UN Implementing Agencies on matters related to the Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendmentur. I prepare project documents for KIPs, HPMPs, and conversion projects. I also train Customs officers and occasionally work on technical studies for the implementing agencies.
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, regsitered consultancy under "Elassaad & Associates"
   • Government advice and other policy development: None directly. I provide services to implementing agencies as described under (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 voluntary for the time spent. The Ozone Secretariat provides transportation and DSA for TEAP and RTOC related travel.
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Bassam Rafic Elassaad 
Date: 2025-02-06
 

I, Mary E Koban, residing in United States of America, a Member 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 a thermal management expert developing new heat transfer fluids (refrigerants) and investigating new HVAC technologies for the Chemours Company. In addition to these responsibilities, I develop heat transfer technical literature, safety and handling guidelines. I am also involved in various national and international standards (ASHRAE, SAE, IEC and ISO) focusing on new and improved heat transfer technologies, heat transfer fluid safety, handling and use. Finally, I work with various industry stakeholders to develop aftermarket service and training for flammable heat transfer fluids.
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. I work for the Chemours Company which develops heat transfer fluid (refrigerants) alternatives.
   • 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: Chemours Company
   • Government advice and other policy development: I provide technical information about alternatives and transition options to govenmental agencies such as the US EPA.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
   • Other interests: I am very interested in further a robust aftermarket network and training programs while furthering circularity and sustainability activities.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is provided by my employer, Chemours 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Mary E Koban 
Date: 2025-02-01 

I, Kylie Farrelley, residing in Australia, a Member 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 the General Manager of Refrigerant Reclaim Australia. A not for profit product stewardship organsisation established 30 years ago to manage end of life ODS and SGG refrigerantsdescribe 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: I am employed by Refrigerant Reclaim Australia and I serve as a director of the Australian Refrigerantion Council.
   • Government advice and other policy development:
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
   • Other interests: I have an immaterial number of shares in Arkema. A ODS & SGG refrigerant producer.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is Refrigerant Reclaim Australia.
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Kylie Farrelley 
Date: 2025-02-09 
 

I, Samuel Fortunato Yana Motta, residing in United States of America, a Member 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 a researcher working for the Oak Ridge National laboratory on AC, refrigerantion and heat pumping technologies. I have responsibility for two sections in the RTOC report: refrigerants and spotlight applications.
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:
   • Government advice and other policy development:
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
   • Other interests:
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of the RTOC is my employer. 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 body.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Samuel Fortunato Yana Motta 
Date: 2025-02-12

I, Qiang Gao, residing in China, a Member 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 Vice President of Sanhua R&D center. Sanhua is a leading company globally, providing most energy efficient and competitive components. I have been working on high efficient and environmental friendly micro channel heat exchanger products business for over 18 years, and now is working on the thermal management application for renewable energy and energy storage. Meanwhile, I am the committee memeber of decarbonization and refrigerant transition of CAR, specifically working on the green components application for the HVAC/R decarbonization. I also work at couple of refrigerant working groups , and Decarbonization STC of AHRI.
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 employed by Sanhua Group. No other employment.
   • 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 the RTOC is my employer. 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 body.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Qiang Gao
Date: 2025-02-12
 

I, Ray Gluckman, residing in United Kingdom, a Senior Expert of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Member 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 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.
   • 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 Gluckman Consulting, as described in Paragraph 2 above.
   • Government advice and other policy development: Carrying out consultancy projects for UK Government and UNEP, as described in Paragraph 2 above.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Providing HFC modelling support to InHale Reasearch project on global HFC emissions for University consortium led by University of Bristol, UK.
   • Other interests: None relevant to my work for TEAP
5. I conduct all work relating to TEAP on an entirely voluntary (unpaid) basis. The UK Government Environment Ministry (Defra) might pay for travel expenses to TEAP 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Ray Gluckman

Date: 2025-01-15 
 

I, Samir Hamed , residing in Jordan, a Member 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 Research and Development Mananger in Petra Engineering Ind. Co. and also the General Manager of PETRA Saudi
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:
   • Government advice and other policy development:
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
   • Other interests:
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is my employer except for traveling tickets and accomodation which funded by UNEP Nairobi
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Samir Hamed 
Date: 2025-02-12 
 

I, Herlin Herlianika, residing in Indonesia, a Member 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 independent consultant for Energy Efficiency policies especially in the cooling and building sector. My role is policy advisor to the government. I also a member of Refrigeration Technical Committee (TC 86) in Indonesia Standard Agency that develope refrigerant standard 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: I am working as project leader for HEAT GmbH for Indonesian-Asian Low Carbon Building Transformation Project, funded by German government
   • Government advice and other policy development: I am working as program advisor for CLASP NGO, gives policy advice for MEPs in appliances
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
   • Other interests:
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is from 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Herlin Herlianika 
Date: 2025-02-10 
 

I, Yuki Kamioka, residing in Japan, a Member 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 HVAC and Environment Expert at DAIKIN Industries, LTD. I am focusing on the global adoption of more efficient HVAC products and the implementation of Refrigerant Recovery and Reclamation. I am member of the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (JISC) and the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA)
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 employed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.  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 Daikin Industries, LTD.
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Yuki Kamioka

Date: 2025-01-27 
 

I, Michael Kauffeld, residing in Switzerland, a Member 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 a refrigeration professor
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: Professor at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Director of Steinbeis Transfer Center Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - ST2K
   • Government advice and other policy development: EU commission and German Umweltbundesamt
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: yes, several EU and national funded research projects - none of them for any ODS manufacturer. Consultancy for the transition to and application of natural refrigerants to various companies in the heat exchanger manufacturing business, transport refrigeration business, cold chain as well as vehicle air conditioning. None of them manufactures refrigerants pursuant to the Montreal Protocol - neither ODS, nor fluorinated substances.
   • Other interests: sailing, skiing, hiking, canoeing
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is 1.) time provided by Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, 2.) Travel expenses by German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) - please note that the name of the ministry may change slightly after the elections of the federal Government at the end of February 2025. Main focus will always be on the environment, though.
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Michael Kauffeld

Date: 2025-01-30 
 

I, Jürgen Köhler, residing in Germany, a Member 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 a retired professor from 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 process and energy enineering, 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.
   • 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: consultany  Government advice and other policy development:
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
   • Other interests:
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is on my own. My government pays for my travel expenses
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Jürgen Köhler

Date: 2025-01-14 
 

I, Lambert Kuijpers, residing in Netherlands, a Member 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 independent consultant (Lambert Kuijpers) undertaking various assignments when requested. This includes (1) tasks for the Ozone Secretariat (UNEP Nairobi), (2) RACHP-related evaluations for associations, such as the IIR (these have been funded by industries, as e.g., Daikin Europe BV (Belgium)), and (3) review work on a paid or not paid basis (for journals, and association initiatives), all on matters related to the Montreal Protocol (alternative fluids and their applications, atmospheric topics, compliance issues etc.). I also do occasional (independent) consultancy for local and international agencies, including (GIZ/ Heat/ , UNEP) in the broader areas of RACHP applications, including issues related to the Montreal Protocol and climate change. All consultancies are conducted on a short-term or annual basis and are funded or unfunded, i.e., voluntary (i.e., in the latter case, they are paid from funds available in my consultancy company).
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 hold a position as director in my own consultancy company. This is directly related to all consultancies done under (2) All these consultancies are conducted on a short-term or annual assignment basis.
   • Government advice and other policy development: In this respect, I do not act as an adviser to anybody on Montreal Protocol matters, so no further details are needed.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: I have none  
   • Other interests: There are no further interests
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of the TEAP-RTOC is via funds from my own consultancy company (mentioned 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Lambert Kuijpers 
Date: 2025-02-09
 

I, Stephen Kujak, residing in United States of America, a Member 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 the Director of Next Generation Refrigerant Research at Trane Technologies. My responsibilities include low GWP refrigerant research. 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 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: Trane Technologies which include Trane and Thermo King brands and their subdivisions
   • 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 my employer 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Stephen Kujak

Date: 2025-01-31 

I, Richard Lawton, residing in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a Member 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 Technical Director of Cambridge Refrigeration Technology Ltd (CRT) full time at their test and research centre in Cambridge UK working in the field of transport and storage refrigeration
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. The business of Cambridge refrigeration technology is testing refrigeration machinery and their systems mainly used for transport and storage and consultancy related to this field.
   • Financial interests: I have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. I have shares in Cambridge Refrigeration Technology
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: I provide consultancy for issues relating to refrigeration and food storage
   • Government advice and other policy development: I provide consultancy for the UK department of Transport concerning ATP
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
   • Other interests:
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is provided by Cambridge Refrigeration Technology
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Richard Lawton 
Date: 2025-02-14 
 

I, Tingxun Li, residing in China, a Member 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 a Professor of Sun Yat Sen University, China. I have academic activities (teaching and research) related to refrigeration and cryogenics.
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 and HFCs.All consultancies are conducted on short-term or annual assignment basis..
   • 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.These are related/not related to Montreal Protocol.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: I have project on funmental research and safety assessment of heat pump funded by China government.
   • Other interests: none
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UN Ozone secretariat provide funds for travel, other activities are funded by Sun Yat sen University or 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 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Tingxun Li
Date: 2025-02-09
 

I, Carloandrea Malvicino, residing in Italy, a Member 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 in charge of CO2 Emission reduction strategies for the Enlarged Europe Region within the Stellantis organisation. Within the RTOC, I act as author of the Mobile Air Conditioning and Vehicle Thermal Management Systems chapter.
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 source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is my Company and/or persnoal resources
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Carloandrea Malvicino

Date: 2025-01-14
 

I, Akio Miyara, residing in Japan, a Member 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 a professor at Saga University and a visiting professor at the Research Center for the Next Refrigerant Properties of Kyushu University. I am conducting research on thermophysical properties, heat transfer, and refrigeration/heat pump cycles of low GWP refrigerants. These researchers are supported by private companies and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) of Japan.
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 employed by Saga University.  
   • 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 the research fund of NEDO and donations.
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Akio Miyara
Date: 2025-03-14

I, Petter Nekså, residing in Norway, a Member 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. My main position is as Chief Research Scientist at SINTEF Energy Research (SINTEF Energi AS) in the department of Gas Technology. SINTEF is a non-profit contract research company. My work is in general within Process Engineering, with Refrigeration technology as the main field of competence. My main task is to work as a scientific coordinator and to do quality assurance. In my work at SINTEF I may participate in contract research within the field of refrigeration, partly with special emphasis to alternatives to fluorocarbon refrigerants. This may include consultancy to companies, etc. on 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: I have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. 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
   • 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:
   • Government advice and other policy development:
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: In my work at SINTEF I may participate in contract research within the field of refrigeration, partly with special emphasis to alternatives to fluorocarbon refrigerants. This may include consultancy to companies, etc. on matters related to the Montreal Protocol.
   • Other interests:
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is partly from the Norwegian Environment Agency, covering travel costs as well as some manhours. The rest is upaid work
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Petter Nekså 
Date: 2025-02-01 
 

I, Tetsuji Okada, residing in Japan, a Member 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 (describe your activity) President of Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA). 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.
   • 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: Work assignments for RTOC and TSBs; consultancy for 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. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Tetsuji Okada

Date: 2025-01-23 
 

I, M Alaa Olama, residing in Egypt, a Member 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 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) the United Nations Environmental Protection Programme (UNEP) and the World bank and its various affiliates. I consult with the private sector and consultancy offices of US, Canadian, European and Egyptian origins. 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: Consultancy contracts with UNIDO, UN Environment programs . No directorship position at the moment.
   • Government advice and other policy development: Consultancy for the Egyptian Ministry of Housing. Head of the Egyptian Overarching committe writing the Egyptian Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Codes.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
   • Other interests: Agriculture. Cultivation and in vitro probagation of Bananas and potatoes.
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 body.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: M Alaa Olama 
Date: 2025-02-14 
 

I, Pallav Purohit, residing in Austria, a Member 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 involved in a) modeling emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) at global, regional, and national levels; b) analyzing the technical potential for mitigating F-gases and the associated costs; c) evaluating energy efficiency co-benefits during the transition to low-GWP and natural refrigerants; and d) lifecycle refrigerant management.
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
   1. 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.
   2. 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.
   3. Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: NA  Government advice and other policy development: NA
   4. Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: NA  
   5. Other interests: NA
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is A5. 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Pallav Purohit 
Date: 2025-02-08 

I, Tao Ren, residing in China, a Member 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 a senior expert of Haier Group. Haier manufactures refrigeration, heating and air-conditioning equipment utilizing ODS and non-ODS substances, including products aimed at meeting the environmental goals of the Montreal Protocol, that are sold world-wide. My responsibilities at Haier include product development activities in the areas of commercial refrigeration, small and large size air conditioners, heat pumps and water chillers. Meanwhile, I am the committee memeber of decarbonization and refrigerant transition of Chinese Association of Refrigeration.
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 employed by Haier Group as indicated in Paragraph 2 above.
   • Government advice and other policy development: None  Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
   • Other interests: None
5. The traveling and accommodation expense related to my participation in RTOC meetings is UNEP Ozone Secretariat, and Haier may also provide some accommodation for attending the 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Tao Ren
Date: 2025-01-31
 

I, Giorgio Rusignuolo, residing in United States of America, a Member 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 Vice President, Engineering, Carrier Corporation. My responsibilities at Carrier include product development and product support activities in the area of HVACR
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. I own stock in Carrier (NYSE: CARR), the company I work for. Carrier has an interest in the topics of ODS or their alternatives as well as of the Montreal Protocol because Carrier manufactures refrigeration, heating and air- conditioning equipment utilizing refrigerants, including products aimed at meeting the environmental goals of the Montreal Protocol, that are sold world-wide
   • Financial interests: I have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. I own stock in Carrier (NYSE: CARR), the company I work for. Carrier has an interest in the topics of ODS or their alternatives as well as of the Montreal Protocol because Carrier manufactures refrigeration, heating and air-conditioning equipment utilizing refrigerants, including products aimed at meeting the environmental goals of the Montreal Protocol, that are sold world-wide
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Vice President of Engineering at Carrier Corporation
   • Government advice and other policy development:  
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
   • Other interests:
5. I conduct all work relating to TEAP, RTOC as part of my role of Vice President of Engineering described above. Carrier funds travel and accommodation expenses related to my participation in TEAP-RTOC meetings.
6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Giorgio Rusignuolo

Date: 2025-01-31
 

I, MADI SAKANDE, residing in Italy, a Member 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 Knight of the Order of the Stallion of Burkina Faso, General Manager - New Cold System s.r.l in Italy and New Cold S.a.r.l in Burkina Faso New Cold System s.r.l. is a continuation of work begun in 1952 by Mr. Aldo Tovoli. The company produces systems and manufactures components for standard and special applications in refrigeration and air conditioning. and its subsidiary company founded in 2018 at Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. Thanks to the experience and continuous technical research, we are able to provide more products meeting the standards quality of the industry. And that's why New Cold System s.r.l. has become a reference company in the construction of facilities for refrigeration: hermetic and semi hermetic condensing units, mono-blocks and split systems, covered condensing units with low noise level, multi- compressors systems for commercial and industrial uses, production of heat exchangers
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: President – Union of Associations of African Actors in Refrigeration and air-Conditioning (U-3ARC) / Instructor & Coordinator – Centro Studi Galileo / International Expert Consultant - UNIDO – UNEP - UNDP / RDL Master Trainer – UNEP & AHRI
   • Government advice and other policy development: No  Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: No
   • Other interests: Training RAC technicians and new technologies in RAC sector
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP, ONLY FOR TRAVELS AND ACCOMODATION. My expertise is freely shared to create a better world for future generations!!!
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: MADI SAKANDE

Date: 2025-01-14 
 

I, Leyla Sayin, residing in United Kingdom, a Member 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 the Deputy Director of Centre for Sustainable Cooling and a senior research fellow at the University of Birmingham. I am co-ordinating, leading and supporting the Centre’s research activities from a systems-level perspective across multiple academic partners in the UK, EU, India, and Africa. My research activities include developing methodologies and models for understanding and estimating current and future size and nature of cooling and cold-chain needs, the associated environmental impact, and unintended consequences; the assessment of social, economic, and environmental impacts of sustainable cooling and cold-chain provision to underpin investments; creating data gathering and audit frameworks for fit for market and purpose cooling and cold-chain solutions across technologies, services, policy, finance, and business models; identifying the policy, capacity building and financial interventions required to accelerate deployment of sustainable and resilient cooling and cold-chain solutions at scale equitably.
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:
   • Government advice and other policy development: Through a part-time secondment to the UK Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), I am responsible for drafting the UK’s first Cooling Outlook. This is a National Cooling Action Plan, which the UK committed to develop as one of the commitments to the Global Cooling Pledge.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
   • Other interests:
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Leyla Sayin
Date: 2025-01-31
 

I, Andrea Voigt, residing in Belgium, a Member 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 leading the department of public & industry affairs, standardization & compliance, sustainability and communication in Danfoss Climate Solutions. Danfoss is a global manufacturer of energy efficiency and decarbonization technologies, headquartered in Denmark.
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:
   • Government advice and other policy development: Vice-President of the European Heat Pump Association
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
   • Other interests:
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is Danfoss Climate Solutions
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Andrea Voigt
Date: 2025-02-26
 

I, Asbjørn Leth Vonsild, residing in Denmark, a Member 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 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. I own approximately 55.000 USD worth of stocks in Danfoss A/S. I have no other proprietary interests in any kind of refrigerants or systems and neither does any of my family or friends. I have no other stocks or proprietary interest in companies producing refrigerants, or companies developing or producing equipment that would apply (use) these.
   • Financial interests:
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: I do consulting on both fluorinated and non-flurinated alternatives. I carry out work for various private sector client. I have long term contracts with Danfoss, Daikin, and Chemours.
   • Government advice and other policy development: No current activities  Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: none
   • Other interests: none
5. I conduct the work for TEAP and RTOC on an entirely voluntary (unpaid) basis. Travel expenses associated with TEAP and RTOC meeting are paid by 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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Asbjørn Leth Vonsild 
Date: 2025-02-08
 

I, Christian Wisniewski, residing in United States of America, a Member 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 a full-time employee of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Stratospheric Protection Division, Washington, D.C. My responsibilities include working as an Environmental Protection Specialist providing technical expertise on regulations under the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), including the management of HFCs in existing equipment and assessment of HFCs and substitutes in new equipment. I have also provided technical expertise related to the sector-based transitions of HFCs to new substitutes and technologies in the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump sector and other sectors.
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 not currently employed, consulting, or hold any other position in an entity which has an interest in the subject matter of the RTOC or the task force.
   • Government advice and other policy development: My responsibilities at the US EPA may include providing information and advice to stakeholders on the interpretation and compliance with national regulations to protect the ozone layer and climate related to the transition to alternatives in the U.S. I do not 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 am not performing any paid research activities or receive any fellowships or grants for work related to a proposed use of an ODS or HFCs or an alternative to a proposed use of an ODS or HFCs.
   • Other interests: I do not have other interests related to the subject matter of the RTOC.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP, including travel expenses to attend meetings, is US EPA.
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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Christian Wisniewski

Date: 2025-01-17