Awards and Partnerships

IQAir AirVisual is a proud air quality monitoring partner of the United Nations Environment Programme. The IQAir AirVisual Platform brings together data collected by governments, companies, and individuals around the world to support the UNEP's global health policies and to help us bring air quality data to the 9 out of 10 people worldwide who still need clean air to breathe.

IQAir published the 2019 World Air Quality Report in association with Greenpeace, combining and analyzing real-time air quality data for a comprehensive view of global PM2.5 air pollution in over 98 countries and 3,000 cities. In 2020, Greenpeace Southeast Asia and IQAir launched the world’s first dynamic counter that measures the estimated number of lives lost to air pollution in 28 major cities – the counter reveals that, in the first half of 2020 alone, nearly 120,000 died from air pollution, showing the continued need for advancement in global air quality.

IQAir’s involvement in the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) reflects our role in developing high-performance air purification solutions for classrooms. IQAir partners with government air quality agencies and communities to develop cost-effective, energy-efficient air filtration systems for schools. Our solutions are designed to meet CHPS standards for low noise as well as air quality, and we share the CHPS passion for helping schools reduce energy consumption.

IQAir’s mission is to empower the world to breathe cleaner air through information, collaboration and technology. The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) and WELL standard both align with our commitment to helping others to breathe cleaner air and supporting a healthy lifestyle that allows achieve peak physical and mental health. IQAir hopes to reinforce the conversation about clean air as critical to building safety and workplace wellness as well as help build a better understanding of the relationship between indoor air and other aspects of health and wellness. 

The elegant, innovative Atem X air purifier was deemed an “absolute powerhouse” for its performance by TechHive. The electronics review site’s praise focused on Atem X’s sophisticated design and controls, as well as its unequaled air cleaning performance.

Dr. Christian Gonzalez, an integrative cancer oncologist, naturopathic doctor, and expert on non-toxic living was asked by Money which air purifier would be the best to help control allergens. Dr. Gonzalez said that doctors prefer the IQAir HealthPro Plus for its ability to capture the smallest particles.

When Forbes Senior Contributor Brad Moon revisited his favorite tech for the year, only one air purifier stood out- the IQAir Atem Desk. Moon praised the purifier’s performance in capturing viruses, bacteria, dust, and allergens. As Moon said, the Atem Desk is “sized to sit on a desk, operates very quietly, and it’s easy to move around, providing a bubble of personal protection from airborne threats.

Editors at respected publisher Rolling Stone have awarded the IQAir Atem Desk with their prestigious Editor’s Choice Award, recommending the personal air purifier to its global audience of over 60 million. Editors were impressed by the patented HyperHEPA filtration at the heart of the Atem Desk as well as the system’s stylish design and abundant airflow.

The IQAir Atem Desk, Atem Car, and HealthPro Plus air purifiers have won the Parent Tested, Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval. The PTPA Seal of Approval was awarded after a panel of parents and their families used the air purifiers in a real-world environment. PTPA testers would highly recommend the purifiers for other parents.

The "Sino-Swiss Business Award" is one of activities for the celebration of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland, aiming to commend companies and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to the development of Sino-Swiss enterprises, Swiss foreign trade, and Swiss promotion in China.
IQAir has gained wide recognition and trust in China market by virtue of the world‘s leading indoor air purification products, solutions and service. As a result, IQAir won the 2017 Sino-Swiss Business Awards “SME Outstanding Achievements” award and will continue to promote the quality and vitality of "Swiss Made" in China. 

TWICE is a leading B2B consumer electronics brand and publication covering the tech and consumer electronics industries. TWICE selects VIP award winners twice a year by an exclusive vote from thousands of retailers and distributors. All winners are announced in print, online, and in TWICE newsletters – and all nominees are also recognized in a special digital edition delivered to over 32,000 subscribers. The IQAir Atem 5-in-1 Personal Air Purifier was named the top Home Care Device in the annual 2019 TWICE VIP Awards.

The Atem 5-in-1 personal air purifier won the prestigious Global Innovations Award over 400 other entries in the Personal Electrics category at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, IL, a world-class home technology and innovations showcase where “art intersects with engineering and technology informs style” – Atem exceeded all the award criteria for its portable HyperHEPA filtration technology, sleek and stylish design, and seamless adaptability to all lifestyles, indoors and out.

The IQAir AirVisual Pro air quality monitor was selected as one of the top highest-scoring air quality data sensors at the 2019 AirLab Challenge Microcapteurs (“Microsensors Challenge”), claiming victory over 30 other sensors with an aggregate score of 4.5/5 – the highest score ever given at this prestigious competition. Supervised by Airparif, the leading air quality authority in Paris, France in partnership with French federal institutions, AirVisual scored highly on metrics of accuracy, relevance, data visualization and ease of use, in addition to its low cost.