How Air Quality Intelligence Drives Responsible Mining

One of the largest hard coal producer in Europe, manages numerous post-mining and reclamation sites where thermal activity and dust emissions pose environmental risks.

Operating in close proximity to local communities, the company sought greater transparency and data-driven insight into its real environmental footprint.

The company wanted to move beyond assumptions and public debate by gaining independent, continuous, and verifiable air-quality data to support its sustainability and community engagement goals.

Challenges

• Actual Environmental Impact: Understanding the real impact of the company’s facilities on air quality.
• Transparency and Public Trust: Ensuring greater environmental transparency and building trust among local communities.
• Post-Industrial Site Management: Managing dust emission risks and thermal phenomena on spoil heaps and reclaimed industrial areas.

Solution

The company implemented the Airly Air Quality Intelligence System, creating an independent monitoring network of sensors strategically installed in high-risk locations.

The system delivers real-time data on particulate matter and temperature anomalies, enabling the company to:

• Track dust and thermal emissions continuously,
• Verify or rule out responsibility for local pollution events,
• Assess the effectiveness of reclamation works,
• Communicate transparently with local authorities and residents.

All data is accessible to both the company and the public via the Airly map and shared during meetings with stakeholders.

The decision to implement Airly was voluntary, not regulatory, a proactive step towards environmental accountability and risk management.

Results

Airly provided the company with a comprehensive, data-backed perspective on its environmental performance, resulting in:

• Reliable data for stakeholder communication, replacing speculation with facts.
• Improved understanding of environmental processes, particularly in thermal zones.
• Increased public trust through transparency and consistent communication.
• Enhanced internal awareness, as air-quality data began informing operational and investment decisions.

The system now serves as both a preventive tool and a strategic asset within the company’s ESG framework.

Business Impact

• Stronger relationships with local communities and authorities.
• Enhanced corporate image as an environmentally conscious and socially responsible company.
• Valuable input for ESG reporting and sustainability audits.
• Competitive advantage in environmental compliance and public procurement processes.

Next Steps

The company continues to expand its partnership with Airly, adding new monitoring sites and testing solar-powered solutions for autonomous operation.

They are also piloting the Airly Premium Platform for advanced analytics and decision-making support.

Airly was selected through a public tender, with the solution offering the best functional and cost efficiency among all bidders.

Why It Works

Airly provided not only cutting-edge technology but also expert guidance, integration support, and communication strategy.

This collaboration demonstrates how Airly enables large industrial organisations to translate environmental responsibility into measurable action — using air-quality intelligence to balance production, community safety, and sustainability.

Key Takeaway

Airly empowers heavy industry to turn environmental transparency into strategic advantage.

From mining and construction to energy and manufacturing companies using Airly’s network gain real-time data, build stakeholder trust, and strengthen their ESG credibility.