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❓ What are the health and economic benefits of cleaner air? That was the question explored in a new report commissioned by the Clean Air Fund and delivered by CBI Economics and WSP in the UK & Ireland, examining the air quality co-benefits of decarbonisation pathways aligned with selected sectors within the Climate Change Committee's Balanced Pathway. The analysis estimates that in the UK: 📈 Productivity gains from a healthier workforce could reach £7.7 billion by 2050, with benefits beginning to accrue well before then 📍 Nearly 264,000 premature deaths could be avoided by 2050 🌐 The largest gains are seen in areas with the highest existing pollution levels, highlighting the importance of place-based impacts The report demonstrates that cleaner air is one of the most immediate and tangible benefits of the transition to net zero, delivering measurable gains for health, productivity and the wider economy. Read the full report 👉 https://orlo.uk/bIV7X Here’s how CBI Economics can help your organisation: ✔️ Combine economic analysis, business surveys and stakeholder insight to build evidence that is credible with policymakers, investors and partners ✔️ Quantify economic impacts, identify barriers to growth and develop clear narratives that support strategy, advocacy and decision-making Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/byeuZ #CleanAir #NetZero #UKeconomy #CleanAirFund #CBIEconomics