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A new campaign was launched last week to urge UK businesses to fit adequate ventilation systems that comply with European guidelines.
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A new campaign was launched last week to urge UK businesses to fit adequate ventilation systems that comply with European guidelines.
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The initiative, launched by the Campaign for Clean Air in London and Camfil UK, argues that better indoor air quality (IAQ) can help businesses reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, while also improving the health and productivity of employees.
Simon Birkett, founder of the Campaign for Clean Air in London, said: "The best air filtration systems can help businesses protect employees from 90 per cent of air pollutants for up to 90 per cent of the time. Ask yourself the question: does our ventilation system include regularly maintained air filters that comply with European guideline EN 13779 and if not, why not?"
The new campaign is seeking to highlight the health and financial implications of poor indoor air quality, which can often be more harmful than outdoor pollution, according to experts. The UK has the highest rate of illnesses caused by water systems, dampness and mould, ventilation and conditioning systems and building materials in the European Union.
The Campaign for Clean Air in London, which is sponsored by air filtration manufacturer Camfil Farr, is calling on businesses to ensure their buildings use ventilation systems with regularly maintained air filters that comply with European guideline EN 13779.
The next steps for the IAQ campaign will include urging the European Commission to make the EN 13779 standard a mandatory requirement for workplaces and non-domestic buildings. Camfil Farr says an increasing number of businesses are now buying their award winning low-energy filters, which meet EN13779 guidelines and offer a 25-50% saving in energy costs.
Peter Dyment, Energy Consultant at Camfil Farr said:
"Providing clean air demands energy. Clean air also saves lives and money. We need air filters, but we also need to ensure they are sustainable and energy efficient".
Research has shown that a 10 per cent improvement in the energy efficiency of air filters would save 3TWh of energy, a year, equivalent to 1.8m tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions across the EU.
Contact Camfil today to find out how low energy air filters can reduce energy bills by between 25- 50% - ideal for CRC compliance and energy reduction targets.
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About Camfil Farr
Camfil Ltd is the UK subsidiary of Camfil AB which trades as Camfil Farr or the Camfil Farr Group. Camfil Farr is a world leader in the development and production of air filters and clean air solutions. Camfil Farr is also one of the most global air filtration specialists in the world with 23 production units and research and development centres in four countries in the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Camfil Farr, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, has approximately 3,350 employees and sales in the region of SEK 4.6 billion (c. £440 million). International markets account for almost 90% of sales. The company's business is to provide customers with sustainable best-in class air filtration products and services within four main segments: Comfort Air; Clean Processes; Power Systems; and Safety and Protection.
With 47 years of experience in air filtration products and solutions, Camfil Farr delivers value to customers all over the world while contributing to something essential to everyone - clean air for health, wellbeing and performance.
Camfil Farr is a global manufacturer of air filtration equipment and associated services and the world leader in the production and development of air filters. They recently became the first manufacturing company in the UK to be awarded international Energy Management Standard ISO 50001 and the Energy Reduction Verification (ERV) Kitemark.
See: www.camfilfarr.com www.camfilfarr.co.uk and www.camfilfarr.co.uk/filter-technology
Representatives from Camfil Farr are available for media interviews and speaking opportunities.
For more information on Camfil Farr contact: Kirstie Colledge, SMPR (Simply Marcomms Limited), 18 Generator Hall, Electric Wharf, Coventry, CV1 4JL, Tel: 0870 199 4044, Email: kirstie@simplymarcomms.co.uk
If you would like to be added to the PR distribution list for future news or to arrange an interview, contact kirstie@simplymarcomms.co.uk or call 0870 199 4044.
Contact Information
Kirstie Colledge
SMPR
18 Generator Hall
Electric Wharf
Coventry
CV1 4JL
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