39th ECA Online Meeting on the Role of Multinational Companies and Promoting the Deployment of Alternative Technologies

The meeting is part of the activities of UNEP OzonAction's Montreal Protocol Network for Europe and Central Asia (ECA network). English-Russian simultaneous interpretation will be provided.  Participants will include staff from the national Montreal Protocol Units (MPUs), refrigeration experts, RACHP equipment manufacturers, representatives of implementing agencies, regional partners, and multinational companies.

The objective of the meeting is to discuss the role of multinational companies in promoting the deployment of alternative technologies, including:

• Potential of multinational companies to drive the adoption of ozone- and climate-friendly technologies in ECA countries, and sharing information on corporate policies and initiatives on a global scale.
• Possible partnerships between multinational companies, governments and NGOs to promote the adoption of alternative technologies, and to establish collaborative programs with educational institutions, to train supply chain partners, key stakeholders and industry professionals, or to arrange site visits, internships and other activities.
• Benefits for multinational companies like positive corporate publicity, enhanced brand reputation, and cost savings.