Daikin Industries Ltd (DIL) has constructed a network that centrally manages information for the recovery of fluorocarbons, for which it won an environment award.

DIL was awarded the prize of Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in the 11th Grand Prizes for Protection of the Ozone Layer and Prevention of Global Warming. These awards are organised by industrial economy newspaper, Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ltd, with sponsorship from METI and the Ministry of the Environment.

This award recognizes DIL’s construction and operation on a nationwide scale of a centralised system that fully abides by the law at workplaces throughout Japan.

The award also recognises the fact that not only has service departments recover fluorocarbons but also targets all air conditioner sales and installation activities in which the Daikin Group is involved.

“Constant vigilance is required in the recovery of refrigerants. This award provides great encouragement and confidence to those who are directly involved with the recovery and management of fluorocarbons at the worksite,” said Yukiyoshi Okano, DIL’s president and COO.-TradeArabia News Service