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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 TECNOFREDDO avoided over the lifetime of 2025's equipment placed in the market.

TECNOFREDDO · 2025

216,000metric tons of CO₂e avoided.

Over the lifetime of 2025's equipment placed in the market. The comparisons that follow show what that volume actually looks like.

In real-world terms

What it adds up to.

29k
homes / year
powered for a year on the same footprint
50.4k
petrol cars off the road
for one year of driving emissions avoided
885M
km not driven
distance equivalent never burned in a tank
3.3%
of Province of Palermo'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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Voices from the field

What operators say after a year on natural refrigerants.

Fabio Raniolo
Buyer
Cold Service Srl
Performance
How has the system performed over the past year?

The declared efficiencies have essentially been achieved. The energy savings are real and measurable, although the first few months required some optimization to reach the expected values.

Fabio Raniolo
Buyer
Cold Service Srl
Quality & Reliability
How has the build quality and reliability held up?

The system has proven to be stable overall. We did not experience any critical downtime, although in the initial post-installation phase we had to deal with some minor technical adjustments.

Fabio Raniolo
Buyer
Cold Service Srl
Safety
How has safety been operating natural refrigerants?

The safety measures adopted are adequate and, in several aspects, go beyond the minimum regulatory requirements. The risk assessment was carried out carefully, although we expected slightly more proactive involvement from the team during the initial phases.

Fabio Raniolo
Buyer
Cold Service Srl
Service
How was the level of service and technical support?

The service was generally professional and the main commitments were fulfilled. At times, response times could have been faster, but nothing that compromised operations.

Fabio Raniolo
Buyer
Cold Service Srl
Satisfaction
Would you work with this company again?

Overall, we are satisfied. We are considering future collaborations, although we would like to further consolidate our experience with this system before making any final decisions.

Fabio Raniolo
Buyer
Cold Service Srl
Training
Did the training prepare your team to run the system?

The training provided to the technical staff was useful and practical. It covered the fundamentals of natural refrigerant management and maintenance, although a more in-depth focus on certain fault scenarios would have added further value.

Denis Morrissey
Refrigeration Technician
Seagull Refrigeration
Performance
How has the system performed over the past year?

The equipment offered was well constructed and the layout provided good access to all components. The unit was provided with a low ammonia charge and with economizers for better performance at low temperatures.

Denis Morrissey
Refrigeration Technician
Seagull Refrigeration
Quality & Reliability
How has the build quality and reliability held up?

The unit was constructed with branded components from reputable suppliers, such as Danfoss. No issues so far.

Denis Morrissey
Refrigeration Technician
Seagull Refrigeration
Safety
How has safety been operating natural refrigerants?

Unit was supplied with automatic shut down in the event of an ammonia leak. ATEX fans were also supplied to help dissipate the gas in the event of a leak.

Denis Morrissey
Refrigeration Technician
Seagull Refrigeration
Service
How was the level of service and technical support?

Interaction with the company has been very smooth. They respond quickly to any inquiries. Remote assistance is always at hand with ethernet link up to the unit controller.

Denis Morrissey
Refrigeration Technician
Seagull Refrigeration
Satisfaction
Would you work with this company again?

Since this unit, we have now ordered another ammonia chiller. We will be using this supplier as our preferred vendor for future projects.

Denis Morrissey
Refrigeration Technician
Seagull Refrigeration
Training
Did the training prepare your team to run the system?

For the commissioning phase, the supplier sent a dedicated commissioning engineer. The start-up activities also included training covering unit operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.

Aniello Russo
Director
RDV COLD S.R.L.
Performance
How has the system performed over the past year?

The product designed according to our needs has met the requirements and expectations.

Aniello Russo
Director
RDV COLD S.R.L.
Quality & Reliability
How has the build quality and reliability held up?

The products are reliable and durable for daily use.

Aniello Russo
Director
RDV COLD S.R.L.
Safety
How has safety been operating natural refrigerants?

The legal requirements regarding workplace safety have been met from the design stage.

Aniello Russo
Director
RDV COLD S.R.L.
Service
How was the level of service and technical support?

The purchased products were delivered according to the contractual schedule, and the support provided aligns with the agreed terms.

Aniello Russo
Director
RDV COLD S.R.L.
Satisfaction
Would you work with this company again?

We are currently maintaining ongoing collaboration with Tecnofreddo and believe the company is well-equipped to support our future projects, thanks to its responsiveness and execution expertise.

Aniello Russo
Director
RDV COLD S.R.L.
Training
Did the training prepare your team to run the system?

For each machine we acquire, we perform on-site testing and receive the required training to carry out a correct and fully functional installation.

Fabien Oleon
Office Manager
Cool Executive
Performance
How has the system performed over the past year?

Yes, the desired performance levels made it possible to achieve the required cooling capacity.

Fabien Oleon
Office Manager
Cool Executive
Quality & Reliability
How has the build quality and reliability held up?

The product is working perfectly so far. It is over the coming years that we will see whether its reliability is sustainable in the long term.

Fabien Oleon
Office Manager
Cool Executive
Safety
How has safety been operating natural refrigerants?

Yes. The unit had the necessary safety labels for this natural refrigerant gas (R290), including no-smoking warnings in the vicinity of the machine.

Fabien Oleon
Office Manager
Cool Executive
Service
How was the level of service and technical support?

Yes. The unit was made available for pickup at the manufacturer's facility on the date specified upon receipt of the order confirmation.

Fabien Oleon
Office Manager
Cool Executive
Satisfaction
Would you work with this company again?

We have been working with this manufacturer for several years and plan to continue doing so because we are satisfied with their units.

Fabien Oleon
Office Manager
Cool Executive
Training
Did the training prepare your team to run the system?

Our technicians have the experience required to commission and service this type of unit. We did not require any training from the manufacturer.

Pietro Leone
Owner
Frigotech di Leone P. & c. srl
Quality & Reliability
How has the build quality and reliability held up?

Excellent product.

Pietro Leone
Owner
Frigotech di Leone P. & c. srl
Safety
How has safety been operating natural refrigerants?

The product is safe.

Pietro Leone
Owner
Frigotech di Leone P. & c. srl
Service
How was the level of service and technical support?

We are satisfied with the level of service and technical support provided. The technicians have been available, professional, and responsive.

Pietro Leone
Owner
Frigotech di Leone P. & c. srl
Satisfaction
Would you work with this company again?

Yes, we would consider working with this company again, mainly due to the quality of the product and the after-sales support provided.

Pietro Leone
Owner
Frigotech di Leone P. & c. srl
Training
Did the training prepare your team to run the system?

Yes, absolutely.

Vittorio Ortiz
Marketing Manager
Refrom  Italia Srl
Performance
How has the system performed over the past year?

Overall, we have achieved excellent results.

Vittorio Ortiz
Marketing Manager
Refrom  Italia Srl
Safety
How has safety been operating natural refrigerants?

The supplier has met all requirements.

Vittorio Ortiz
Marketing Manager
Refrom  Italia Srl
Service
How was the level of service and technical support?

They have always been available for every technical support request we made.

Vittorio Ortiz
Marketing Manager
Refrom  Italia Srl
Satisfaction
Would you work with this company again?

Yes, very highly qualified technical staff.

Vittorio Ortiz
Marketing Manager
Refrom  Italia Srl
Training
Did the training prepare your team to run the system?

Yes, all necessary instructions were provided.

Rémi Counil
Business Manager
UBBAK
Quality & Reliability
How has the build quality and reliability held up?

The product is reliable, no breakdowns.

Rémi Counil
Business Manager
UBBAK
Training
Did the training prepare your team to run the system?

Our partner provided on-site commissioning support.

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The company

TECNOFREDDO: company profile.

Tecnofreddo is an Italian manufacturer and designer of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, producing industrial cooling units, chillers, and related equipment alongside technical support and service. The company offers both standardized product lines and fully customized installations, covering everything from project design through to manufacturing and testing.

Serving commercial and industrial markets, Tecnofreddo focuses on energy-efficient, environmentally oriented cooling solutions. Its ECO3 range highlights this commitment, featuring systems built around natural refrigerants as high-performance alternatives to traditional options across multiple product families.

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