Blueair clears the air with several hospital donations
Swedish air purifier manufacturer Blueair this month donated 20 air purifiers to the pediatric clinic at Peking University Third Hospital. In an attempt to boost its corporate social responsibility, Blueair aims to provide a healthier breathing environment for the staff and patients at hospitals.
Last year, together with China Social Welfare Foundation, Blueair donated 50 air purifiers to the Children’s Hospital of Shanghai and 50 air purifiers to Peking University First Hospital in China.
Maggie Chan, general manager of Blueair China, said: “Children are susceptible to respiratory disease. This also brings the medical staff more responsibilities and challenges. Blueair hopes to improve the indoor air quality for medical workers and child patients to protect their healthy breathing,
The air quality in hospitals is bad and stagnant. Air purifiers are necessary for both patients and doctors.” Li Shuqiang, vice-president of Peking University Third Hospital
and we have more donation plans in the future.”
Li Shuqiang, vice-president of Peking University Third Hospital, said the hospital receives the largest number of patients, with more than 16,000 patients visiting the hospital daily. Including family members of patients, this number can reach 50,000 a day.
“The air quality in hospitals is bad and stagnant. Air purifiers are necessary for both patients and doctors,” Li said.
Established in 1996, Blueair was acquired by Unilever Plc, a global consumer goods giant, in August.
Currently, Blueair has more than 600 outlets nationwide, and it plans to reach more cities and launch more sales channels. The company’s business in China accounts for more than 70 percent of its global operations.
Chan said: “In the past decade, Blueair has witnessed double-digit growth every year in China, and we are bullish on the growth potential in the Chinese market. This year, Blueair will increase its investment in China, and introduce more products to meet the demand of domestic consumers.”
“Chinese consumers’ awareness of air purification has increased significantly,” she said.