Daikin launches 'On-Air with Daikin' podcast series to navigate industry transformation

Daikin has announced the launch of ‘On Air With Daikin’, a new podcast series designed to keep HVAC professionals informed and ahead of rapid industry changes. 

Hosted by Matteo Dall'Ombra, National Specification Manager at Daikin UK, the series features conversations with industry leaders, policy makers, technical experts and installers about the evolving HVAC landscape – with a key focus on decarbonisation, legislation changes and best practice.

"The HVAC world is moving quickly. New rules, new tech, and bigger sustainability goals are changing the game for all of us," said Dall'Ombra. 

Bringing together diverse perspectives from across the industry, the podcast addresses the need for accessible, expert-driven content as the industry faces unprecedented transformation. Each episode delivers practical insights that professionals can implement immediately, from understanding complex regulations to identifying new business opportunities.

Initial episodes include:

• The Importance of Reclaiming Refrigerant, with Jake Matthews from A-Gas, exploring reclaim and reuse processes and their role in the refrigerant circular economy.
• BREEAM v7 - What's Changing and Why, featuring Tom Wilson, Head of BREEAM Development, covering key scheme updates and their implications for installers.
• D-Carbonise Partner Spotlight, with Steve Molloy (Daikin), Joe Dunningham (Accent), and Joel Brittain (Ergro), sharing the story behind Daikin's partner programme and success stories.

The podcast series directly tackles two critical needs in today's HVAC market: maintaining compliance with evolving regulations and remaining competitive in a rapidly changing landscape. By providing real-world advice from leading industry figures, ‘On Air With Daikin’ is as an essential resource for professionals at all levels.

"I'll be talking to everyone from policy makers and technical experts to hands-on installers, so you get insights you can actually use on the job," Dall'Ombra explained. "Whether it's making sense of legislation or spotting your next big opportunity, we'll cover the topics that really matter to you."

The podcast series complements Daikin's recently launched D-carbonise Partner Status scheme, which recognises and rewards installer businesses taking concrete steps to embrace sustainability and reduce their own carbon emissions. Together, these initiatives provide commercial installers with both practical resources and formal recognition of their commitment to environmental responsibility.

‘On Air With Daikin’ is now available on major podcast platforms. New episodes will be released regularly, featuring timely discussions on the most pressing issues facing HVAC professionals today.