Synthetic refrigerants are still likely to play an important role in both the refrigeration and air conditioning industries, where the trend is also moving toward new low-GWP substances that cause a minimal environmental impact." Adding to Taşkın's comment is Michel Farah, director of corporate environmental and social responsibility, Daikin Middle East and Africa, who said: "Although the GCC countries are following the Montreal Protocol HCFC phase-out schedule by reducing the imports of refrigerants such as R22, the construction project market driven by consultant firms is clearly switching to HFC refrigerants such as 410A in DX products and 134A in air and water cooled chillers with 0 Ozone Depletion Ratio (ODP). However, Farah admitted that the currently used HFCs in the GCC have a high Global Warming Potential (GWP) exceeding 1300 up to 3000 in some cases.