You've got to hand it to the organisers of hygene control in a conference space bigger than 30 football pitches - but as COP26’s official hygiene partner, Dettol is undoubtedly helping delegates and attendees stop the spread of Covid-19.
As the official hygiene partner of COP26, parent firm Reckitt had conducted an extensive review of the conference plans to identify high-traffic, high-touch areas across the event.
This work was carried out by a team of virologists, microbiologists, and medical scientists, who worked closely with the Cabinet Office and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
Nearlyu 20 scientists also dedicated over 1000 hours of technical support to develop and deliver the COP26 Hygiene protocols, spanning the two main areas of the COP26 venue – the Blue Zone (which will house global delegates), and the Green Zone (open to the public and hosting a variety of events for local Glaswegians, schools, and universities).
As part of the targeted hygiene protocol, Dettol selected its favourite products, including antibacterial surface cleansing sprays formulated with a plant based active ingredients proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses including SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Reckitt’s program includes targeted cleaning interventions, hygiene-centred messaging, and personal sanitiser options, aiming to:
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Over the 10-day conference, help to ensure cleanliness for 123 office spaces, 99 large meeting rooms, 745 toilets, and 694 wash basins
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Cover 12 key Zones with a total of 60 different high-risk surfaces identified across the site, including entrances and exits, meeting rooms, crew spaces, and more
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Install over 600 hand sanitising stations throughout COP26 sites to support visitor hygiene
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Each delegate is provided a Hygiene Kit with a personal face covering, pack of Dettol Biodegradable Disinfectant Wipes and Dettol Hand Sanitiser which can be refilled at the Hygiene Service Counter, for top-up disinfection measures as they move around Glasgow
- Deploy 3 environmental health officers (EHOs) to quantitatively determine hygiene levels through use of ATP testing3, enabling Reckitt to refine protocols in real-time. 4800 ATP swab tests will be carried out on high-touch points for verification of protocols during COP26 event.
Using signage and other communications about the science-based protocols in place, Dettol Pro Solutions will help addressing attendees’ concerns around hygiene.
The prestigious event also marks the official launch of Dettol Pro Solutions into the UK market, introduced at a time when 78% of consumers are still concerned about germs and bacteria.
“We are incredibly proud to be the official hygiene partner of COP26 as we take on one of our largest endeavours yet,” said Dr. Lisa Ackerley, Director of Medical and Scientific Engagement, Hygiene at Reckitt.
“Our work has set a new standard in hygiene for live events, designing custom protocols that deliver thousands of germ-killing interventions every hour across the 12 Zones and 60 high risk surfaces throughout the conference. We look forward to a successful COP26 event, providing peace of mind and confidence on hygiene to all who attend.”
Rahul Kadyan, Executive Vice President at Reckitt’s New Growth Platforms, said: “Following an impactful launch in both the US and Australia, we’re proud to bring the Dettol Pro Solutions brand into the UK market. We recognise the increasing need to restore consumer confidence in workplaces - as well as travel, hospitality and leisure spaces, and it’s brilliant to be working with reputable partners to help enhance hygiene in their respective sectors.
"We will be harnessing our expertise across four key areas: tailored training and protocols for businesses; effective products that help to kill bacteria and viruses; innovative global logistics and servicing; and leveraging our brand power to help businesses clearly communicate the steps they’re taking to help make their spaces and teams clean and hygienic.
“Our partners are proud to be utilising Dettol Pro Solutions with increased confidence in their hygiene protocols that the initiative aims to bring.”
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