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Why this matters

Most refrigeration runs on chemicals that warm the planet, or quietly poison it.

HFCs warm the atmosphere up to 14,000× more than CO₂. Their HFO replacements break down into TFA, a forever chemical now detectable in rain, ice, and human blood.

The answer

CO₂, ammonia, hydrocarbons. Proven for over a century. They don't warm the planet, and they don't leave a forever chemical behind.

Natural refrigerants avoid both.

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Primary metric

A year of avoided emissions, made visible.

GHG emissions REFRA avoided over the lifetime of 2025's equipment placed in the market.

REFRA · 2025

1,900,000metric tons of CO₂e avoided.

Over the lifetime of 2025's equipment placed in the market — shown here at atmospheric density.

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In real-world terms

What it adds up to.

255k
homes / year
powered for a year on the same footprint
443k
petrol cars off the road
for one year of driving emissions avoided
7.8B
km not driven
distance equivalent never burned in a tank
34%
of Kaunas Metropolitan Region's
annual emissions in 2020
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Hidden pollutant

TFA: the forever chemical you haven't heard of.

Trifluoroacetic acid is an ultra-short-chain PFAS that forms as a breakdown product of synthetic refrigerants and accumulates in rainwater. Natural refrigerants don't break down into TFA.

Stage 1 · Emission

HFCs and HFOs leak from refrigeration systems.

Synthetic refrigerants escape over the lifetime of every system: installation, service, end-of-life. The leaks are small, but they add up across millions of installations worldwide.

Refrigerant gas leaking from cooling equipment
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Growth

Cumulative avoided CO₂e emissions over the years.

REFRA has been ATMO Approved since 2024, now 3 consecutive years of independently verified impact.

0
metric tons of CO₂e · GWP 20 years
0
metric tons of CO₂e · GWP 100 years
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Founder

In the words of the people who built it.

At Refra, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. Getting this certification is not just about recognition; it’s about holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards in sustainability. As a ‘Best in Class’ natural refrigerants company, we continually refine our technologies, enhance efficiency, and deliver innovative solutions, all with the goal of creating a greener future for our customers, industry, and planet. Getting re-approved supports our efforts and shows our commitment to continue.

Aleksej Pavšukov (CEO)
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Voices from the field

What operators say after a year on natural refrigerants.

Christer Stålhem
Nordic Sales & Solutions Manager – Industrial HVAC
Therma Industri AS
Performance
How has the system performed over the past year?

The R600a heat pump, utilizing the ammonia heat pump circuit as the evaporator source, has performed very well. It consistently delivers 80°C supply water at the top stage and meets the specified performance expectations.

Christer Stålhem
Nordic Sales & Solutions Manager – Industrial HVAC
Therma Industri AS
Quality & Reliability
How has the build quality and reliability held up?

The installation has demonstrated good reliability with no component-related failures. The gas detector was upgraded to an IR type following a brine leak in the main header that caused unwanted activation of the previously installed sensor.

Christer Stålhem
Nordic Sales & Solutions Manager – Industrial HVAC
Therma Industri AS
Safety
How has safety been operating natural refrigerants?

Yes, units is according to PED and EN 378. It is well ventilated and has safety futures like break of power incase leakage or under pressure in cabinet.

Christer Stålhem
Nordic Sales & Solutions Manager – Industrial HVAC
Therma Industri AS
Service
How was the level of service and technical support?

Yes, when there have been problems with units, Refra is supplying support and parts when needed.

Christer Stålhem
Nordic Sales & Solutions Manager – Industrial HVAC
Therma Industri AS
Satisfaction
Would you work with this company again?

We are very likely to work with this company again based on our positive overall experience. The product has delivered according to specifications, and the technical support and communication have been professional and responsive throughout the project. Overall reliability and cooperation have strengthened our confidence in future collaboration.

Christer Stålhem
Nordic Sales & Solutions Manager – Industrial HVAC
Therma Industri AS
Training
Did the training prepare your team to run the system?

Yes, the partner has provided relevant technical guidance and knowledge sharing related to natural refrigerant-based systems. The support has been practical and solution-oriented, contributing positively to our ability to manage and operate the equipment effectively.

Chi Trinh
Commercial Manager – Natural Refrigeration & Service Solutions
Hussmann Australia (A Panasonic Company)
Performance
How has the system performed over the past year?

The product is well constructed and designed. The engineering of the product taking into consideration serviceability is exceptional. It is evident that much consideration has been made into the total life of the equipment.

Chi Trinh
Commercial Manager – Natural Refrigeration & Service Solutions
Hussmann Australia (A Panasonic Company)
Safety
How has safety been operating natural refrigerants?

Refra have performed all necessary safety requirements including independent testing and validation. This is a crucial aspect when dealing with R290 flammable refrigerants. Much consideration has been placed into the construction of the unit to ensure safety.

Chi Trinh
Commercial Manager – Natural Refrigeration & Service Solutions
Hussmann Australia (A Panasonic Company)
Service
How was the level of service and technical support?

I am highly satisfied with the level of service and technical support provided by Refra. The company consistently met its delivery and service commitments, demonstrating professionalism and reliability throughout my experience.

Chi Trinh
Commercial Manager – Natural Refrigeration & Service Solutions
Hussmann Australia (A Panasonic Company)
Satisfaction
Would you work with this company again?

Refra is an exceptional partner to work with and we are excited to grow our relationship across APAC.

Chi Trinh
Commercial Manager – Natural Refrigeration & Service Solutions
Hussmann Australia (A Panasonic Company)
Training
Did the training prepare your team to run the system?

Yes, Refra visited Australia and New Zealand and provided comprehensive training and educational opportunities equipping our team to effectively manage natural refrigerant-based equipment. This support significantly enhanced our knowledge and skills in operating and maintaining such systems.

Shane McKenzie
Business Development Director
Absolutely Chilled Ltd
Satisfaction
Would you work with this company again?

100% we will work again with Refra, the quality is excellent.

Francesco Iannì
Project Controlling
Rütgers GmbH & Co. KG
Performance
How has the system performed over the past year?

Yes, cooling capacity, loudness, etc., have all been in line with expectations.

Francesco Iannì
Project Controlling
Rütgers GmbH & Co. KG
Quality & Reliability
How has the build quality and reliability held up?

No breakdowns at all; only some minor documentation issues.

Francesco Iannì
Project Controlling
Rütgers GmbH & Co. KG
Service
How was the level of service and technical support?

Yes, the support team answers quickly to our requests/questions, but not always with the expected information.

Francesco Iannì
Project Controlling
Rütgers GmbH & Co. KG
Satisfaction
Would you work with this company again?

The quality of production, sales, and support is very high! Demand for machines using natural refrigerants is increasing in Germany, making Refra the ideal partner for us.

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The company

REFRA: company profile.

Refra is an experienced European manufacturer of sustainable refrigeration and HVACR systems, specializing in advanced cooling and heating solutions using natural refrigerants.

Founded in 1994, the company brings over 30 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise and more than a decade of leadership in green cooling technology. Refra designs and manufactures high-quality, safe and energy-efficient refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems for industrial and commercial applications. The company is known for delivering both standard and fully customized solutions, engineered to meet complex technical requirements and specific customer needs.

With a strong focus on low-GWP refrigerants such as Propane (R290), CO₂ (R744), Propylene (R1270) and Isobutane (R600a), Refra supports the global transition towards low-carbon cooling.

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Does your company use natural refrigerants?

The ATMO Approved label is independently verified. Not self-declared, not marketing. If your equipment runs on CO₂, ammonia, hydrocarbons, or water, you may qualify.

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