Community Initiative T
Sponsored by Eurovent Certifi cation of the year WINNER Daikin and GMCA Partnership
he Community Initiative of the Year award went to the Daikin and GMCA partnership, recognised for delivering measurable social value across Greater
Manchester. The collaboration has combined practical action with longterm community benefi t, installing 1,500 heat pumps and supporting 40 homes at Embassy Village while also investing in future skills. Through collegebased training, school engagement and handson professional development, the partnership is helping to build a workforce equipped for the region’s lowcarbon transition. Its impact is already visible in improved housing support, strengthened local capability and a model of communityfocused delivery that demonstrates what coordinated industry action can achieve.
Environmental Initiative WINNER
Roadvent from Carrier and Pollution Solution
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he Environmental Initiative of the Year award was presented to Roadvent, developed by Carrier and Pollution Solution, recognising a project that brings
HVAC expertise directly to the challenge of urban air quality. Roadvent captures traffi c pollution at street level, drawing in contaminated air, fi ltering it through advanced airhandling technology and returning cleaner air back into the community. Trials have demonstrated meaningful reductions in realworld exposure, off ering a practical intervention in areas aff ected by high roadside emissions. With its fi rst installation planned for Lewisham in 2026, the initiative signals a bold new direction for HVAC
of the year
24 May 2026
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