Think Tank uncovers the hidden link – How indoor environmental quality can drive ESG reporting

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Ida Bryn

Technical Director for HVAC, Energy and Environment at Multiconsult

Lars Ekberg

Professor at the Indoor Environment and Climate Technology and Consultant at CIT Renergy

John Rune Nielsen

CEO of the Swedish Environmental Research Institute (IVL)

Pawel Wargocki

Professor at the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark

Philomena Bluyssen

Professor of Indoor Environment at Delft University of Technology

Andrei Vladimir Lițiu

Executive Director of the EPB Center and Building Performance Adviser at REHVA

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By integrating indoor environmental quality into ESG strategies, companies can strengthen investor relationships, build trust, and promote sustainable development across communities. The article delves into how sustainable building design and efficient building systems can reduce environmental impact and conserve energy resources. Social responsibility comes into focus highlighting the importance of the “invisible” indoor environment when it comes to enhancing employees’ health, improved well-being, and maintained productivity. Proactive governance measures also demonstrate a commitment to compliance and responsible actions, fostering healthier indoor environments for indoor spaces.

Dive into the full article 'The hidden link – how indoor environmental quality can drive ESG reporting' to learn how better buildings lead to better business outcomes. This article was published at IPE Real Assets.

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With the ambition to be a thought leader within the field of indoor environment, we have founded a neutral forum Think Tank where we gather leading researchers and other experts that meet regularly to discuss trends, insights, research and the different aspects of indoor environment and how it influences buildings and people.

• Lars Ekberg, Professor in Indoor Environment and Climate Technology at the Division of Building Services Engineering at Chalmers University, Sweden
• Pawel Wargocki, Professor at the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
• Ida Bryn, Technical Director HVAC, Energy and Environment at Multiconsult, Norway
• Andrei Vladimir Litiu, Executive Director at the EPB Center, Belgium
• John Rune Nielsen, CEO of the Swedish Environmental Research Institute (IVL), Sweden
• Philomena Bluyssen, Professor of Indoor Environment at the Delft University of Technology, Netherlands