Daikin-Iwatani collaborate for refrigerant recovery in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Daikin Malaysia has partnered with industrial supplier Iwatani Malaysia Sdn Bhd to advance refrigerant recovery initiatives and conserve the environment.
This collaboration will foster technological advancements and operational efficiencies, further reducing their environmental impact and supporting climate goals.
By investing in proactive solutions, both companies strive to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.
Daikin Malaysia Chief Operating Officer Toshiharu Tsurumaru said they would jointly implement the process of refrigerant recovery, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
“We are delighted to collaborate with Iwatani Malaysia, with support from the Department of Environment. This partnership underscores our shared commitment to sustainability,” he said at the launch of Daikin’s air-conditioner refrigerant recovery initiative at One World Hotel in Bandar Utama near here on Friday.
He said Daikin’s refrigerant recovery campaign, themed “Save the Earth: Exchange for the Future Generation”, is part of the company’s commitment to reduce its environmental impact and promote responsible waste management practices.
Daikin Malaysia and its affiliates – Daikin Malaysia Sales and Service Sdn Bhd and Acson Malaysia Sales and Service Sdn Bhd will work with authorities, businesses and households to facilitate the collection of used refrigerants.
This includes setting up drop-off points, organising collection drives and ensuring collected refrigerants are disposed of in compliance with environmental regulations.
Daikin Malaysia Sales and Service Sdn Bhd managing director Lawrence Song said both companies aim to collect 10,000 units of refrigerant in the Klang Valley by March next year.
“This move could save 350,000 trees in one year.”
“To promote business growth while mitigating the impact of climate change, Daikin established its’ Daikin Environmental Vision 2050′, and aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 30 per cent by 2025 and 50 per cent by 2030 compared with 2019 levels.’
Tsurumaru said Daikin Malaysia will recover refrigerants from end users during air-conditioner replacements, servicing, and maintenance through its network of installers, which will then be carefully stored and purified for reuse.
“The refrigerants that Daikin recovers will be processed to restore its purity level to meet the AHRI 700 international standards, and will be equivalent to new refrigerants.” He added that Daikin and Iwatani are confident that their role in recovering refrigerants will expand as they are optimising existing resources and embracing the principles of the circular economy.
Tsurumaru said through this initiative and in line with Daikin’s Environmental Vision 2050, Daikin Malaysia has cemented its unwavering commitment towards net-zero emission by 2050.