The introduction of a new refrigerant (R-454B) to our marine air conditioning systems is part of a suite of business improvements aimed to reduce environmental impact.

The new refrigerant reduces Global Warming Potential (GWP) by 78% compared to the widely used R-410A, setting a new standard for responsibility and sustainability in the industry.

Refrigerants play a critical role in climate control systems, but when released into the atmosphere, they contribute to global warming due to their high Global Warming Potential (GWP). GWP is a measure of how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere over a specific time compared to carbon dioxide.  impacts

Dometic acknowledges the impacts that refrigerants can have on the environment and remain invested to making sustainability improvements across the business.

Refrigerants are only harmful when they escape into the atmosphere, typically due to leaks or improper disposal at the end of a system's life. When contained within a sealed system, they pose no direct environmental impact.