AIR QUALITY
Air pollution, especially in urban areas, is one of the largest public health issues of our time accounting for an estimated 40,000 premature deaths a year in the UK.
EIC’s Air Quality Group explores the ways in which technology and innovation can help society to tackle dangerous air pollution, both indoor and outdoor. Participating members are at the frontline of this fight – either through developing the technology to reduce pollution, or through monitoring, modelling and interpretation of data which allows local authorities and metro-mayors to take informed and evidence-based decisions.
Taking action on air quality is also critical for protecting biodiversity and the delivery of net zero. Many air pollutants contribute to global warming and subsequent climate change. By curbing air pollution, we can concurrently mitigate the ill effects not just on human health but also the health of the planet.
The last few years have seen plenty of progress in this space with our move to decarbonise transport, with electric vehicles and the introduction of low emission zones in cities across the country.
The Environment Act will provide new opportunities for engagement. We expect over the coming months – and among many other measures – government commitments to air quality targets, a five-year national air quality strategy, and a yearly report on progress. EIC will provide a platform to showcase how member technology and services can help meet government ambitions in this space.
The Group informs EIC’s thought-leadership in this area, responds to government consultations, holds events, writes articles for industry press, and regularly welcomes policymakers and industry experts as guests.
The chair is Sarah Horrocks from AtkinsRéalis and the vice chair is Dr Xiangyu Sheng of Temple Group.
USEFUL DOCUMENTS
EIC groups activity programme 2023
Our forward-look activity plan for our taskforces and working groups.
EIC Live 2023
Upcoming events programme from EIC.
EIC Advoacy refresh FAQs
FAQs on refreshed approach to advoacy and groups at EIC.
Unlocking the Green Economy
One page flyer outlining the refreshed approach to advoacy at EIC.
EIC MEMBER LOGO GUIDELINES
How to implement your EIC member logos.
EIC letter to George Eustice MP, Secretary of State for Defra
Letter from EIC to the Secretry of State outlining member concerns on air quality and Non-Road M…
Agenda - March 2022
EIC Defra NRMM slides
EIC National Highways procurement paper
EIC Ramboll Presentation
Green Biofuels EST Retrofit Scheme
Rensair EIC Presentation
Response from Department of Education
EIC letter to Secretary of State for Education
Agenda - December 2021
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021
Member-only briefing exploring the key announcements.
Agenda - September 2021
Innovation Audit of the 25 Year Environmental Plan
EIC and Ramboll explore potential for innovation to deliver 25YEP ambitions.
Alternative Fuels: Cutting dangerous air pollution faster
Interim switch could save 1,250 lives a year.
Budget 2020
EIC's sectoral analysis of key announcements.
Scottish Government Low Emission Zone regulations and guidance
EIC responds to Transport Scotland consultation.
Environment Bill inquiry
EIC responds to the Joint Select Committee inquiry on the Environment Bill.
Clean Air Strategy 2019
Exploring the key issues for environmental businesses.
Towards Purer Air
Exploring the effectiveness of photocatalytic treatments (PCTs) on reducing nitrogen oxides.
Clean Air Strategy
EIC responds to Defra's 2018 consultation.
Improving Air Quality after Brexit
EIC explores post-Brexit opportunities for air quality.
Technology Options for Tackling Air Pollution
Assessing five transition technologies to improve air pollution in the short term.
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