Indoor air quality is often overlooked in commercial building management, yet its impact on business performance is substantial. Studies show that poor IAQ can reduce worker productivity by 6-9%, increase sick building syndrome complaints by 30-200%, and significantly raise healthcare costs.
The Financial Impact
According to the World Green Building Council, indoor air quality improvements can lead to productivity gains of up to 11%. For a company with 1,000 employees earning an average of $50,000 per year, that represents potential savings of $5.5 million annually.