KUALA LUMPUR: Air-conditioning company Daikin Malaysia has partnered with Industrial supplier Iwatani Malaysia to advance refrigerant recovery initiatives and conserve the environment through their combined expertise.
This collaboration will foster technological advancements and operational efficiencies, further reducing their environmental impact and supporting global climate goals.
By investing in proactive solutions, both companies strive to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.
Daikin Malaysia chief operating officer Toshiharu Tsurumaru said both companies will jointly implement the process of refrigerant recovery, ensuring compliance with stringent environmental regulations.
"We are delighted to collaborate with Iwatani Malaysia Sdn Bhd with support from the Department of Environment (DoE) in advancing our refrigerant recovery initiatives.
"This partnership underscores our shared commitment to sustainability by reducing the environmental impact of our operations," he said during the launch of Daikin air-conditioner refrigerant at One World Hotel in Bandar Utama near here today.
He said Daikin's refrigerant recovery campaign, themed "Save the Earth: Exchange for the Future Generation", is part of the company's commitment to reduce its environmental impact and promote responsible waste management practices.
Daikin Malaysia and its affiliates — Daikin Malaysia Sales and Service Sdn Bhd (DMSS) and Acson Malaysia Sales and Service Sdn Bhd (AMSS) — will work closely with local authorities, businesses and households to facilitate the collection of used refrigerants.
This includes setting up convenient drop-off points, organising collection drives and ensuring that collected refrigerants are disposed of in compliance with environmental regulations.
Daikin Malaysia managing director Lawrence Song said both companies aim to collect 10,000 units of refrigerant within the Klang Valley until March next year.
"Our target collection is 10,000 units of refrigerant until March 2025, which is up to 11.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide, equivalent to a fossil-fuelled vehicle travelling 3.1 million kilometres or circling the earth 77 times.
"To promote business growth while also mitigating the impact of climate change, Daikin has established its 'Environment Vision 2050'.
"Daikin aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 30 per cent by 2025 and 50 per cent by 2030 compared with 2019 levels, assuming no changes in business practices," he said.
He added that Daikin Malaysia will recover refrigerants from end-users during air-conditioner replacements, servicing and maintenance through its network of installers.
He said the recovered refrigerants will be carefully stored before being purified for reuse.
"The refrigerants that Daikin recovers will be processed to restore its purity level to meet the AHRI 700 international standards that is equivalent to new refrigerants."
Song said Daikin and Iwatami are confident that their role in recovering refrigerants will continue to expand as they are optimising existing resources and embracing the principles of the circular economy.
He said through this initiative and in line with Daikin's Environmental Vision 2050, Daikin Malaysia has cemented its unwavering commitment towards net-zero emission by 2050.