Poor air quality remains a significant challenge for local authorities across the UK. While transport emissions are often the focus, Westminster City Council identified an often-overlooked source of harmful pollution: emissions from commercial kitchens. Working with the Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC), Westminster explored an innovative solution to reduce PM2.5 emissions and improve air quality in busy urban environments.  

This case study explores how Westminster defined the challenge, engaged with innovative suppliers and tested a new approach in real-world settings. The pilot delivered measurable reductions in PM2.5 emissions, with monitored sites recording reductions of up to 79.7%, demonstrating how local authorities can use innovation to tackle complex environmental challenges while reducing risk before wider investment.

Download the case study to discover:

• How Westminster identified and defined the challenge
• The approach taken to explore and test innovative solutions
• The results achieved and lessons learned
• Practical insights for local authorities facing similar air quality challenges
• How innovation can help accelerate progress towards cleaner, healthier communities

Whether you are looking to address air quality challenges, build evidence for future investment or explore new approaches to procurement and innovation, this case study provides practical learning that can be applied in places across the UK.

Read the case study and learn how Westminster turned a complex air quality challenge into a practical, evidence-based solution

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