Veolia Environmental Services
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Primary activity : Project developerThe person or organisation that set up an offset generating project for the purpose of selling carbon offsets and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Price (per tonne CO2e) : AU$11 - AU$20
Summary
Veolia Environmental Services's view on the role of carbon offsets in addressing climate change"Carbon offsets can be a valuable part of a portfolio approach to addressing climate change.
Veolia Environmental Services provides waste management and industrial services to local government and industry. Services include municipal and commercial waste collection, recycling, liquid waste treatment, hazardous waste treatment, landfills, transfer stations, compostingThe natural biological decomposition of solid organic wastes such as food scraps, paper and lawn clippings, creating a soil-like substance called humus, which can be used instead of artificial fertilisers. The decomposition process produces methaneMethane (CH4) is a greenhouse gas with a GWP of 21. and carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature., therefore when composting occurs in controlled areas these greenhouse gasesGreenhouse Gases in the earth's atmosphere absorb and re-emit infrared radiation. The Kyoto Protocol lists six major greenhouse gases, which vary in their relative warming effect. The six gases are: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons), PFCs (perfluorocarbons) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). can be prevented from entering the atmosphere. Composting also reduces the amount of waste going to landfill., foodwaste-to-energy, cleaning and maintenance for heavy industry, and the production of renewable energy from our bioreactor landfills."Detailed InformationClick on the tabs below for more information:
Summary
Role in the Carbon Offset Market[Q1]Project developerMain client base[Q3]Local Government, commercial and industrial customers.Offset Products
Offset Products
Price(s) per tonne[Q17]AU$11 - AU$20Project Type(s)[Q26]- Methane landfill
- Methane avoidance through landfill diversion - waste is diverted to aerobic composting.Project Location(s)[Q27]- AustraliaOffers offsets packaged with other services? (such as footprinting, carbon neutrality etc)[Q10]No
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Offset Quality
Offsets generated and sold by Veolia Environmental Services[Q33a]- Greenhouse FriendlySee AGO GFRelevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)[Q35]- 2008 abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. is in the process of verification. The auditor has approved approximately 22,000tCO2 abatement, and we are awaiting the final letter from DCC.
Do you provide quality assurance or technical documentation on your web site or on request?[Q16]NoIs this organisation third party independently audited for the retirement of offsets and / or RECs?No
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Resources
Do you provide a carbon footprint calculation service for your customers?[Q12]- Yes, personalised assessmentCarbon calculation - methodology, standards or guidelines[Q13]- NGA FactorsThe National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) Factors is an Australian guide to emission factors from a range of sectors that is used by companies to calculate greenhouse gases. It is prepared by the Department of Climate Change and replaces the AGO Factors & Methods Workbook. For more information, see here.
- ISO 14064A global GHG accounting, reporting and verification standard. The goal of the standard is to 'provide a set of unambiguous and verifiable requirements or specifications to support organisations and proponents of GHG emissions reductions projects.'
- Research from Veolia Environnement worldwide (our parent company)To calculate customer emissions do you apply National Greenhouse Accounts Factors full fuel cycle emissions conversion factors?[Q14]- YesIn your calculation of customer emissions which of the 6 Kyoto Protocol greenhouse gases do you include?[Q15]- Carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature.
- MethaneMethane (CH4) is a greenhouse gas with a GWP of 21.Other carbon management services[Q11]- Scoping customer emissions
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Project Information
Horsley Park Methane Flaring Project | NSW
General Information
[Q22, Q25]Own Project | The project is flaring of landfillA hole in the ground where domestic waste and waste products from industry are put and covered with soil. biogas from the Horsley Park landfill in western Sydney. The landfill accepts commercial, industrial, construction and demolition waste. A comprehensive network of biogas collection infrastructure has been installed to maximise the capture of biogas, which is 50% methaneMethane (CH4Methane (CH4) is a greenhouse gas with a GWP of 21. ) is a greenhouse gas with a GWPGlobal warming potential (GWP) measured in CO2e, is the potency of greenhouse gases, meaning their ability to trap heat in the atmosphere, through the difference in time greenhouse gases remain in the atmosphere, and their effectiveness in absorbing outgoing infrared radiation. The GWP is a numerical measure relative to carbon dioxide, the most abundant greenhouse gas. So carbon dioxide itself has a GWP of 1 and, for example, methane has a GWP of 21. of 21. and 50% carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomassBiomass is non-fossilized and organic biodegradable material that can be used as fuel or for industrial production. Most commonly, biomass refers to plant matter grown for use as Biofuels, but it also includes plant or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat. Biomass may also include biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. , as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature.. Flaring the biogas destroys the methane, which is 21 times more harmful than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas.
Price per tonne of CO2e[Q24]To be determined.
Project Type(s)[Q26]- Methane landfillProject Location(s)[Q27, Q28]Australia | NSWProject Size (tonnes of CO2e)[Q29]Approx 30,000 tCO2e per year.Quality
Date project started to generate verified emission reductions (VERs) / offset credits[Q31]- 1 Sep 2008Crediting period of the project (in years)[Q32]- The project is accredited until 30 June 2010.Accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009[Q33a]- Greenhouse FriendlySee AGO GFRelevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)[Q35]- The first abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. claim has been approved by DCC. Currently, approximately 14,000tCO2 of abatement is available for sale.
Registry on which project is registered[Q36]- Registered with Greenhouse Friendly Program Administrator (internal records)Process followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market[Q37]- We transfer the abatement into the clients name to retire at their convenience
[Q37 Other]Minimum volume required: No minimum volume.Retirement of abatement verified to your client via[Q38] - Certificate (with individualised Serial Number/s of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. to cross check at a later date)Ancillary or co-benefits of the project[Q39]- No.
Natural Recovery Systems (NRS) - it is a joint venture with the technology provider | VIC 
General Information
[Q22, Q25]Own Project | The biodegradation of organic waste in putrescible landfills results in the emission of methane (CH4) into the atmosphere. NRS diverts organic waste, which would have otherwise gone to landfill, and converts it into a saleable product through the in-vessel compostingThe natural biological decomposition of solid organic wastes such as food scraps, paper and lawn clippings, creating a soil-like substance called humus, which can be used instead of artificial fertilisers. The decomposition process produces methane and carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature., therefore when composting occurs in controlled areas these greenhouse gasesGreenhouse Gases in the earth's atmosphere absorb and re-emit infrared radiation. The Kyoto Protocol lists six major greenhouse gases, which vary in their relative warming effect. The six gases are: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons), PFCs (perfluorocarbons) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). can be prevented from entering the atmosphere. Composting also reduces the amount of waste going to landfill. process. The NRS composting process therefore reduces the amount of CH4Methane (CH4) is a greenhouse gas with a GWPGlobal warming potential (GWP) measured in CO2e, is the potency of greenhouse gases, meaning their ability to trap heat in the atmosphere, through the difference in time greenhouse gases remain in the atmosphere, and their effectiveness in absorbing outgoing infrared radiation. The GWP is a numerical measure relative to carbon dioxide, the most abundant greenhouse gas. So carbon dioxide itself has a GWP of 1 and, for example, methane has a GWP of 21. of 21. emitted into the atmosphere, through the avoided methane emissions at landfill, with the composting process instead generating carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomassBiomass is non-fossilized and organic biodegradable material that can be used as fuel or for industrial production. Most commonly, biomass refers to plant matter grown for use as Biofuels, but it also includes plant or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat. Biomass may also include biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. , as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature. (CO2).
Price per tonne of CO2e[Q24]Volume dependent
Project Type(s)[Q26]- Methane avoidance through landfill diversion - waste is diverted to aerobic composting.Project Location(s)[Q27, Q28]Australia | VICProject Size (tonnes of CO2e)[Q29]approx 20,000tonnes CO2e per year.Quality
Date project started to generate verified emission reductions (VERs) / offset credits[Q31]- 1 Sep 2004Crediting period of the project (in years)[Q32]- 4.5 yearsAccreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009[Q33a]- Greenhouse FriendlySee AGO GFRelevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)[Q35]- 2008 abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. is in the process of verification. The auditor has approved approximately 22,000tCO2 abatement, and we are awaiting the final letter from DCC.
Registry on which project is registered[Q36]- Registered with Greenhouse Friendly Program Administrator (internal records)Process followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market[Q37]- We transfer the abatement into the clients name to retire at their convenience
[Q37 Other]Minimum volume required: The smallest batch we have sold is 2,500tCO2Retirement of abatement verified to your client via[Q38] - Certificate (with individualised Serial Number/s of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. to cross check at a later date)Ancillary or co-benefits of the project[Q39]- Recovers valuable nutrients which aid plant growth when applied to soils, compost enhances soil structure, contains good moisture conservation properties, reduces the development of soil borne diseases in plants, reduces our dependence on pesticide and synthetic fertiliser usage Reduces a community’s demand for landfill capacityContact Details
Contact Details
For more information please contact:
Veolia Environmental Services
www.veoliaes.com.au
02 8571 0000
Level 4, 65 Pirrama Rd Pyrmont NSW 2009Information Submitted by Veolia Environmental Services on 9 October 2009
