Air filtration increases workplace productivity

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Clean air is not only good for our health. It also increases productivity in the workplace. A study from Harvard and Syracuse University shows that increasing ventilation and air filtration by 30% increases employee productivity by 8%. According to the study, this corresponds to an increase of approx. DKK 41,000 in employee productivity per year.

Buildings are often built according to minimum ventilation rules—a decision that is made on the basis of economic considerations. But if you look at the increased productivity of the employees, increased air filtration and a focus on a healthy indoor climate can pay off.

Healthier employees deliver better results

Increased productivity can be directly linked to the indoor climate in the workplace. Indoor air contains pollutants such as sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) that infiltrate the building from the outside. In addition to substances that penetrate the building from the outside, we and our surroundings also excrete particles that to some extent can be harmful in large amounts.

Studies have shown that substances such as SO₂ and NOx can lead to respiratory diseases, heart disease and aggravate symptoms in, for example, asthmatics. . If we want to look after each other and ensure a healthy working environment, it is therefore important to remember the importance of the indoor climate for our health—and productivity.

The study from Harvard and Syracuse University shows cognitive improvements in employees working in environments with increased air filtration and filters with a filtration capacity above the minimum requirements. In addition, significant health improvements were seen in the workforce, resulting in lower health costs.

Less illness at work

By increasing the air filtration of the indoor air, we create an indoor climate and working environment that maximizes the efficiency and well-being of the individual employee. A bad indoor climate means a greater prevalence of illness, headaches and general discomfort. It matters to your company and the well-being of your employees if you take a position on the indoor climate in the workplace.

Read the full study by Harvard and Syracuse University here.