The Latest in Air Quality Action
Find out about the latest news in air quality and how EMSOL is working with key partners.

Webinar on-demand: Improving Air Quality in Construction
In case you couldn’t join us for the webinar or you just wanted to go through all the amazing content again, you can now stream the EMSOL Webinar Improving Air Quality in Construction on demand. You’ll hear from CECA (Civil Engineering Contractors Association), Skanska, and the London School of Economics.
EMSOL becomes a member the Rail Innovation Group
[Update August 2020 – to hear more about how EMSOL worked with Network Rail at Birmingham New Street you can also listen to the webinar ‘Improving Air Quality in Rail‘ featuring speakers from Network Rail and HS2] EMSOL are pleased to join as a member of the Rail...
Innovating out of a crisis
Although it may have taken a global pandemic to force the hand of the country, it’s clear that air pollution can be decreased. While the crisis isn’t something we ought to replicate, it is something we can draw experience from.
EMSOL supported in boost for cutting-edge start-ups
EMSOL has successfully secured funding as part of a £40 million government investment in start-ups to drive forward new technological advances. The scheme was developed in order to promote “innovations borne out of the coronavirus crisis while supporting the UK’s next generation of cutting-edge start-ups’.
EMSOL in The News: Business Leader
MEET THE COMPANY SOLVING THE UK’S AIR POLLUTION ISSUES DURING COVID-19
Business Leader recently spoke to Freddie Talberg, CEO of EMSOL, to discuss how his firm is tackling the UK’s air pollution problems during the coronavirus pandemic.
Back to work… but not back to normal
It’s fair to say that the impacts of the lockdown on air quality have been noticeable, with air pollution levels falling significantly across many cities. But now the ‘big return’ is happening, poor air quality stands a chance of making its return as well. For...
Innovation and sustainability are knocking on your door
Innovation and sustainability are knocking on your door What have you done for the environment today? Maybe you've separated the waste. Or you've taken public transportation to get to work. These are little actions that, believe it or not, add up. But the climate...
Webinar: Improving Air Quality in Construction
You can view the webinar on-demand today Event Overview Construction is vital to the economy but exciting new developments should not negatively impact the local community. This is even more true with the recent COVID-19 pandemic which requires more urgent thinking on...
EMSOL in The News: International Railway Journal
Countries around the world have reported significant drops in air pollution since implementing coronavirus restrictions. It’s our chance to make a lasting difference, writes Freddie Talberg, CEO and co-founder of EMSOL.
Webinar on-demand: Improving Air Quality in Logistics
In case you couldn’t join us for the webinar or you just wanted to go through all the amazing content again, you can now stream the EMSOL Webinar Improving Air Quality in Logistics on demand. You’ll hear how Transport for London is making air quality improvements...
EMSOL in The News: Railway Technology
Data analytics company EMSOL has been working with Network Rail to monitor air quality in train stations and come up with a strategy to bring down pollution around them. The project could largely benefit patients recovering from COVID-19 as well as people with respiratory issues, who are highly exposed to poor air quality in busy areas.
Earth Day 2020 – Our Challenge
Earth Day is more important than ever this year because through a global crisis we have seen unprecedented air quality improvements. Our challenge is – How do we rapidly restart the global economy in a more sustainable, better way.
The post-COVID-19 Challenge
A new study from Harvard suggests that with just a small increase in particulate pollution is associated with a 15% increase in the COVID-19 death rate. Research scientists will likely be kept busy for many years to come as more information comes to light about the impact of pollution on respiratory health.
EMSOL in The News: Real Business
Countries around the world have reported significant drops in air pollution since implementing coronavirus restrictions. It’s our chance to make a lasting difference, writes Freddie Talberg, CEO and co-founder of EMSOL.
EMSOL in The News: Environmental Technology
EMSOL has developed and brought to market new technology that empowers organisations to act on improving the air quality of their local environment. With this new software, it is the first time that companies and sites can clearly identify vehicles and assets breaching their pollution policies and hold them accountable.
Clean Air Zones – the right solution?
Much has been made of the recent improvements in air quality as a consequence of the movement restrictions from COVID-19. However, these reductions are likely to be temporary as industry and transport networks recover from the effects of shutdowns over the longer...
EMSOL in The News: Air Quality News
Countries around the world have reported significant drops in air pollution since implementing coronavirus restrictions. It’s our chance to make a lasting difference, writes Freddie Talberg, CEO and co-founder of EMSOL.
Clean Air at last – but at what cost
An article from EMSOL CEO and co-founder, Freddie Talberg sharing his thoughts on the current situation with COVID-19.
EMSOL in The News: Business Cloud
POLLUTION TECH FIRM EXPECTS £2M SALES IN FIRST YEAR
Freddie Talberg, co-founder and CEO of EMSOL, says the international market is ripe for environmentally-focused IoT infrastructure
What is the real impact of a zero emission street?
Barely a week goes by without the latest plan or initiative aimed at reducing emissions or reducing levels of air pollution. This coming week will see the latest in this long line, when Beech Street in the City of London becomes one of the first zero emission streets in the country.
EMSOL selected as innovative start-up to tackle Mayor of London’s Civic Innovation Challenge
EMSOL selected as innovative start-up to tackle Mayor of London’s Civic Innovation Challenge EMSOL has been selected as one of the winners of the Transport for London (TfL) Freight Lab project; which aims to solve one of the challenges set by the Mayor's Civic...
What impact means to us
The following interview with Freddie Talberg, CEO and co-founder at EMSOL is taken from a discussion with Seedtribe. What is EMSOL's mission Our mission is to help our customers take steps every day to make a lasting difference in reducing transport pollution. Who are...
EMSOL joins RSSB – Rail Safety and Standards Board
EMSOL has successfully been accepted as a member of the RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board). The RSSB plays a key role in driving forward standards and continuous improvements in health and safety for the British railway. The RSSB remarked, "We are delighted to...
Air quality action in Birmingham New Street
[Update August 2020 - to hear more about how EMSOL worked with Network Rail at Birmingham New Street you can also listen to the webinar 'Improving Air Quality in Rail' featuring speakers from Network Rail and HS2] Birmingham New Street, operated by Network Rail, has...
EMSOL exhibits at the MOVE2020 start-up village
EMSOL exhibited at the MOVE2020 start-up village this week. The show is an important event in the calendar, where key influencers in the disruptive technology and innovation space come together to discuss the major city mobility challenges.
Croydon construction site simplifies approach to air quality
EMSOL is now helping simplify Croydon Council’s approach to air quality at the Wandle Road car park development, a 25-storey block of residential flats that will which will bring 128 new homes in central Croydon. The Wandle development is part of a major £5.25bn regeneration programme in the borough that will transform the town centre.
EMSOL wins Rushlight Award
Rushlight Environmental Analysis & Metrology Award presented to EMSOL EMSOL received the 2019/20 Rushlight Environmental Analysis Award which celebrates the significant achievements in developing the technology, innovation, and methods that underpin the accurate...
8 ways your local authority can improve air quality effectively
Local authorities play a critical role in improving air quality in their local areas. Not only do they have the legal power to actually do things, but they can act as a champion for the best way to do things in their area as well. Business and the community often look...
Croydon Selects EMSOL to Reduce Construction Site Emissions
Croydon needed a solution beyond monitoring which would enable them to take targeted action to improve air quality on construction sites. Learn how EMSOL delivers breach evidence attributed to specific vehicles so that Croydon and their partners can reduce emissions.
How to minimise the air quality impact of construction?
A new development can often be one of the most controversial issues that a community can face. With a need to build 300,000 new homes per year plenty of communities will feel the effects of new housing developments. One of the most obvious impacts is on the increase...