The Yale Cooling Conference was a milestone event that brought together key stakeholders from across the refrigerant ecosystem—including policymakers, OEMs, reclaimers, end-users, and sustainability leaders. Over the course of the event, attendees engaged in critical discussions on Lifecycle Refrigerant Management (LRM), sharing actionable strategies for reducing emissions, enhancing recovery efforts, and aligning procurement with climate goals.

Highlights:

✅ Expert Panels & Engaging Discussions – Featuring thought leaders who explored regulatory landscapes, technical solutions, and financial models to accelerate LRM adoption.

✅ Cross-Sector Collaboration – Industry experts, nonprofit leaders, and policymakers worked together to identify pathways for scalable impact.

✅ Actionable Takeaways – Participants left with clear next steps to drive LRM forward within their organizations and beyond.

Speakers:

A special thank you to our incredible speakers and facilitators for sharing their expertise, and to all attendees who contributed to these vital conversations. Your engagement and collaboration are helping to shape the future of sustainable refrigerant management!

Zoe Dawson

Helen Walter-Terrinoni

Dean Takahashi

Anastasia O'Rourke

Scott Stone

Mike Armstrong

Kathy Loftus

Pooya Soltanian, P.Eng., PMP

David C. Meadows II

If you missed it, check out the recording of the Opening Plenary session here: 🔗 Watch Now

We’re excited to keep the momentum going. Stay tuned for a forthcoming report summarizing key takeaways and next steps. Let’s continue working together to scale LRM and eliminate refrigerant emissions!

The conference was organized by the Carbon Containment Lab, with support from the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), the Institution for Social and Policy Studies at Yale (ISPS), the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC), and the Refrigerant Emissions Elimination Forum (REEF).