📅 Date: Wednesday, April 23rd

📍 Location: Hybrid Event

🎟️ Register Here

Overview:

Building on the momentum from REEF’s Climate Week NYC 2024 event, this one-hour dynamic panel discussion will explore how refrigerants fit into global net-zero goals, focusing on policy, corporate action, and cutting-edge solutions to scale refrigerant sustainability in HVAC. Experts will share insights on California’s leadership, emerging corporate strategies, and the path to global adoption of low-GWP refrigerants and lifecycle management.

Event Schedule & Flow:

4:00 – 4:05 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks

Speaker: Kristen Taddonio

Brief introduction to REEF’s mission and why refrigerants are a mission-critical climate issue.

Overview of Climate Week SF and the event’s goals.

4:05 – 4:15 PM | Keynote: “State-Led Action: Advancing Refrigerant Policy Beyond Federal Mandates”

4:15 – 5:00 PM | Expert Panel Discussion: “Scaling Climate Solutions in HVAC”

Moderator: Zoe Dawson

Panelists:

1️⃣ Corporate Sustainability Leader: Ramé Hemstreet

2️⃣ Refrigerant Policy & Advocacy Expert: Aanchal Kohli, D. Env.

3️⃣ Investment Leader: Tilden Chao

5:00 – 5:25 Audience Q&A

5:25-5:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Call to Action

- Speaker: REEF Leadership

- Summary of Key Takeaways

Discussion Topics:

How California is influencing national refrigerant policy and what’s next for U.S. regulation.

Corporate climate goals & refrigerant solutions: What’s working, what’s missing?

Scaling refrigerant reclaim & lifecycle management: Incentives, financing, and market barriers.

Technology advancements: What’s next for ultra-low GWP and refrigerant-free cooling?

Mission 2030: What must happen in the next five years to eliminate refrigerant emissions?

Why Attend?

🌍 Connect with Climate Champions:

Join a dynamic gathering of sustainability leaders, industry pioneers, and forward-thinking innovators who are shaping the future of refrigerant management and HVAC decarbonization. Whether you're looking to expand your network, forge strategic partnerships, or collaborate on groundbreaking solutions, this event offers unparalleled access to key decision-makers.

💡 Gain Cutting-Edge Insights:

Hear from leading experts and policymakers who are driving bold action on refrigerant emissions and accelerating the transition to sustainable cooling solutions. Discover the latest technologies, market trends, and policy shifts that will define the future of low-impact refrigerants and HVAC sustainability.

🌱 Be Part of the Solution:

By attending, you actively support REEF’s mission to eliminate refrigerant emissions, one of the most critical and overlooked climate challenges. Your participation helps amplify the impact of climate-conscious businesses, policymakers, and innovators committed to making HVAC systems part of a cleaner, more sustainable future.

🏙️ Experience San Francisco’s Innovation Hub:

Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most forward-thinking cities, this event will take place in a venue that embodies climate leadership, cutting-edge technology, and sustainable design. Expect a vibrant atmosphere where innovation meets action, inspiring you to be part of the movement.

🔗 Drive Real Impact:

This is more than just a conference—it’s an opportunity to engage in transformative conversations, shape policy direction, and accelerate meaningful change in refrigerant sustainability. Let’s turn climate ambition into action, together.

Join us at Climate Week SF 2025—where bold ideas, collaboration, and climate solutions come to life!