Case Study: IGBC

Driving Indoor Air Quality & IGBC Compliance at Canara Bank

Client Name

Canara Bank

Project Type

Banking Sector – Multi-Branch IAQ Monitoring

Location

Andra Pradesh

Product & Service

Airveda CTH-TW 4 Monitors

Space Covered

Monitoring indoor air quality across multiple regional offices and branches

Introduction

Canara Bank, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has consistently prioritized the well-being of its employees and the comfort of its customers. With multiple branches spread across Andhra Pradesh, maintaining a safe and healthy indoor environment was becoming increasingly important.

As part of its efforts to achieve IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) certification for its regional offices, the bank sought a reliable approach to monitor and manage indoor air quality across its branches.

To meet this objective, Canara Bank partnered with Airveda Technologies to deploy smart indoor air quality monitors. These devices provided continuous and accurate data, enabling facility teams to take timely, informed actions. This initiative not only enhanced the working environment for employees and customers but also reinforced the bank’s commitment to sustainable operational practices and modern workplace management.

By implementing this proactive air quality monitoring system, Canara Bank ensured that its branches not only adhered to high environmental standards but also promoted employee health, productivity, and overall comfort, setting an example for responsible workplace management across the banking sector.

Problem Statement

Prior to Airveda’s deployment, Canara Bank’s regional branches faced challenges in maintaining consistent indoor air quality across multiple locations:

Limited Visibility: Facility teams had difficulty assessing and monitoring air quality across different branches, making it challenging to maintain uniform standards.
Lack of Real-Time Insights: Without continuous monitoring, identifying fluctuations in air quality and taking timely corrective action was difficult.

Delayed Response to Environmental Changes: Important decisions regarding ventilation and air purification were often reactive rather than proactive.
Supporting Green Building Goals: To align with IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) standards and promote sustainable work environments, the bank required a solution that ensured healthy indoor air quality across all branches.

Solution

The deployment included:

To address these challenges, Airveda deployed CTH-TW indoor air quality monitors across key branch locations in Vijayawada Circle Office, Ongole Branch, Tirupati Circle – Madanapalle Branch and Muddanur Branch.
The monitors provided continuous measurement of critical indoor air parameters, enabling branch teams to understand the environmental conditions and take timely action when necessary.
Deployment Highlights:
- 4 CTH-TW devices installed across selected branches.
- Monitors continuously tracked CO₂ levels, temperature, and humidity, providing clear insights into indoor air quality conditions.
- Devices were designed for easy installation and minimal maintenance, ensuring rapid deployment across multiple locations.

Key Features

Airveda’s advanced indoor air quality monitoring solution offered the following key benefits at their premises:

Continuous Monitoring:
Monitors CO₂, temperature, and humidity levels in real-time to ensure a safe, healthy, and comfortable indoor environment.
Automated Alerts:
Provides instant notifications when air quality parameters exceed recommended limits, enabling timely corrective action.
Low Maintenance:
Engineered for reliable, long-term use with minimal upkeep required from facility teams.
Scalable Deployment:
Flexible design allows seamless installation across multiple branches, supporting large-scale implementation efficiently.

Results

Airveda’s advanced air quality solution brought a significant change in their premises:

Enhanced visibility: Multi-location tracking enabled branch managers to consistently monitor indoor air quality and take informed actions.
Improved workplace environment: Continuous monitoring helped maintain optimal conditions for staff comfort and well-being.
Operational efficiency: Facility teams could respond proactively to air quality fluctuations without relying on manual checks or complaints.
Support for IGBC Certification: Continuous monitoring contributed to meeting the indoor environmental quality parameters outlined under IGBC green building standards.
Data-Driven Decisions: Access to accurate air quality readings empowered facility teams to make timely interventions related to ventilation and air circulation.

Conclusion

The deployment of Airveda CTH-TW monitors at Canara Bank’s Andhra Pradesh branches represents a significant step toward creating healthier, safer, and more comfortable office environments. By providing real-time visibility into indoor air conditions, the bank has empowered its facility teams and strengthened employee confidence in workplace safety.

This collaboration underscores Airveda’s expertise in delivering practical, reliable, and scalable air quality monitoring solutions that can be customized to meet the operational needs of large institutions, helping them maintain high standards of workplace wellness.

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