Overview

IQAir is a Swiss-based air quality technology company established in 1963. It develops solutions to measure, analyse and improve air quality, with activities spanning consumer products, data platforms and environmental reporting. The organisation’s stated purpose is to support healthier environments by improving access to reliable air pollution information.

Mission and focus areas

IQAir focuses on air quality monitoring, data transparency and public access to environmental information. Its core activities centre on collecting, aggregating and analysing real-time air pollution data from a global network of government stations, organisations and citizen sensors. While not a sustainable finance body, IQAir’s data is relevant to ESG integration, particularly for environmental risk assessment, public health analysis and climate-related decision-making.The organisation’s work supports sustainability-driven value creation by enabling investors, cities and organisations to assess exposure to air pollution risks. Its datasets are frequently referenced in research, policy discussions and sustainability reporting, especially in relation to urban air quality and human health impacts.

Structure and governance

IQAir operates as a privately held commercial company with headquarters in Switzerland and offices in several international locations. It is led by an executive management team responsible for product development, data science, partnerships and regional operations. The organisation collaborates with external partners, including international organisations, research institutions and civil society groups, to expand its monitoring network and data coverage.Governance is corporate rather than member-based, with strategic direction set internally. Partnerships with public bodies and non-governmental organisations support data sharing and dissemination but do not constitute independent governance structures.

Programs and offerings

IQAir provides a range of air quality products and services, including air monitoring hardware, data platforms and analytical tools. Its AirVisual platform delivers real-time and forecast air quality data for cities worldwide, accessible to consumers and institutions. The organisation also publishes the annual World Air Quality Report, which ranks countries and cities based on particulate pollution levels.These outputs are valued by sustainability practitioners for environmental risk analysis, health impact assessment and geographic exposure screening. IQAir’s tools are commonly used to inform policy development, corporate sustainability strategies and public awareness initiatives related to air pollution.

This marked the beginning of IQAir’s mission to empower the world to breathe cleaner air. Through scientific innovation and global partnerships, IQAir continues this mission, championing cleaner, healthier environments with advanced air filtration technology and innovative air quality monitoring solutions.