“Fluorocarbons Recovery and Destruction Law was revised and enforced last year, which will obviously increase the management cost and works associated with facilities using F gas. Additional recording, reporting, and regular inspections will be necessary to use conventional F gas facilities. Other works will be required for additional charging. For example, if the government would decide to restrict business operation in case of F gas leakage unless it is mended within a certain period of time, it would pose a significant risk to stay in business. Actually, this is exactly what the government ministry is discussing now. But if you change your perspective, these works involved in the use of F gas facilities would be a good reason to appreciate the importance of installing energy-efficient natural refrigerant units, in order for your business operation to be sustainable.”

Aeon Co., Ltd. -retail chain store

“With the subsidy available at the moment, we have a plan for the replacement every year, but we cannot deny the possibility that the subsidy may become unavailable. However, as we place the highest priority on fulfilling our "F-Gas Free Plan," our basic policy is to continue our investment by bank borrowings even when the subsidy can be no longer used. “

Maruha Nichiro Logistics, Inc. -logistics