The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) said it will assist refrigerant technicians in the process of reducing the use of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in refrigerators and air conditioners by 2030, according to a report by BusinessWorld.
The EMB made the announcement during a workshop in Quezon City to detail stage three of its Hydrochlorofluorocarbon Phase-out Management Plan. HCFCs are deemed potent greenhouse gases that contribute to ozone depletion and climate change.
The phaseout is part of the country's commitment under the Montreal Protocol. The bureau aims to provide support to workers and industries that may be affected by the transition to more environmentally friendly refrigerants.