Fugitive Emissions
The accidental release of hazardous air pollutants into the atmosphere is highly regulated. Here’s what you need to know.
When gasses are released into the atmosphere accidentally, they are called “fugitive emissions.” Refrigerant gasses including HFCs, HCFCs, HFOs make up an important chunk of this highly regulated category.
Stay on top of regulations designed to curb emissions — and which refrigerants have the highest impact — in this free handout. Download our fugitive emissions PDF to learn more about:
- Which refrigerants are fugitive emissions
- Connections to Scope 1, VOCs, and short-lived climate pollutants
- Why refrigerants are considered “fugitive”
- Regulations in place to curb fugitive emissions
- The full chart of real GWP from refrigerants
