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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$0 - AU$10

    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."


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    Summary

    Role in the Carbon Offset Market
    [Q1]Project developer
    Main client base
    [Q3]Local Government, commercial and industrial customers.

    Offset Products

    Offset Products

    Price(s) per tonne
    [Q17]AU$0 - AU$10
    Project Type(s)
    [Q23]- Methane landfill
    - Methane avoidance through landfill diversion - waste is diverted to aerobic composting.
    Project Location(s)
    [Q27]- Domestic
    Are offsets packaged with other services (such as footprinting, carbon neutrality etc)?
    [Q10]No

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    Offset Quality

    Offset Quality

    Organisation is licensed to provide financial advice (or to be an authorised representative in providing financial advice) in the context of brokerage of carbon commodities
    [Q23a]Information not provided
    Offsets generated and sold by Veolia Environmental Services
    [Q33a]- Greenhouse FriendlyGreenhouse Friendly 'The Greenhouse Friendly™ initiative has been operating since 2001 to certify carbon neutral products and services and approve abatement credits for sale on the voluntary market, including to Greenhouse Friendly™ certified product and service providers. Introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (the Scheme) has implications for Greenhouse Friendly™. The Scheme will have broad sectoral coverage, which means there will be less scope to pursue offset activities with offsets limited to emissions sources uncovered by the Scheme. This means the Scheme will impact on the types of abatement that can be provided, because abatement in sectors covered by the Scheme will no longer be additional to “business as usual”. For these reasons Greenhouse Friendly™ will wind up on 1 July 2010. Greenhouse Friendly™ certification of carbon neutral products and services will continue to operate until 1 July 2010. Applications for new abatement projects have closed. Abatement may be generated by current Greenhouse Friendly™ abatement providers up to 1 July 2010, and may still be sold and purchased after that date.
    How does your organisation calculate the amount and price of carbon offset required by customers?
    [Q10]- Personal contact from clients with specific needs for type of offset and tonnage
    Relevant 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. has been verified.
    Do you provide quality assurance or technical documentation on your web site or on request?
    [Q16]Information not provided
    Is your organisation audited by an independent third party for the sale and retirement of offsets and / or RECs?
    [Q16b] No
    Does your organisation supply National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) or NCOS compliant abatement to customers from 1st July 2010?
    [Q18] No
    [Q19]
    What evidence of purchase can customers expect to receive when buying carbon offsets from your organisation?
    - Certificate for amount of offset purchased
    - Independent certification and / or third party documentation in relation to the project
    - Certificate of RetirementIn the context of carbon offsets, this is the act of removing a carbon credit or permit from the market so that abatement cannot be traded any further. Retiring offsets helps to prevent the resale or reuse of offsets that have already been used. /Acquittal
    - Certificate of Transfer/Ownership
    - Serial numbers to identify offset units purchased
    - Tax Invoice
    What documentation is available to customers about the carbon offset project/s as part of the education and quality assurance process?
    [Q22]- Certification Report – From the Auditors


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    Resources

    Resources

    Do you provide a carbon footprint calculation service for your customers?
    [Q12]- Yes, personalised assessment
    Carbon 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)
    Do you apply National Greenhouse Accounts Factors full fuel cycle emissions conversion factors to calculate customer emissions?
    [Q14]- Yes
    In 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 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.
    - MethaneMethane (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.
    Other carbon management services
    [Q11]- Scoping customer emissions

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    Projects

    Project Information

    Horsley Park Methane Flaring Project | NSW NSW Methane landfill Greenhouse Friendly (GHF)

    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 (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. 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]

    Currently $5/tonne CO2eCarbon dioxide equivalent. In order to compare emissions between the six Kyoto Protocol greenhouse gases they have been assigned a global warming potential (GWP) measured in carbon dioxide equivalents to reflect their influence on warming the atmosphere. GWP is a relative scale, where CO2 = 1. The other gases are given a number based on their effect on the atmosphere relative to CO2. For example, methane has a GWP of 21, meaning it has 21 times the amount of heating capacity of CO2..

    Project Location(s)
    [Q27, Q28]Australia | NSW
    Project Size (tonnes of CO2e)
    [Q29] Approx 30,000 tCO2 per year.

    Quality

    Date project started to generate verified emission reductions (VERs) / offset credits
    [Q31]- 1 Sep 2008
    Crediting period of the project (in years)
    [Q32]- The project is accredited until 30 June 2010.
    Accreditation or certification achieved as at May 2010
    [Q33a]- Greenhouse FriendlyGreenhouse Friendly 'The Greenhouse Friendly™ initiative has been operating since 2001 to certify carbon neutral products and services and approve abatement credits for sale on the voluntary market, including to Greenhouse Friendly™ certified product and service providers. Introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (the Scheme) has implications for Greenhouse Friendly™. The Scheme will have broad sectoral coverage, which means there will be less scope to pursue offset activities with offsets limited to emissions sources uncovered by the Scheme. This means the Scheme will impact on the types of abatement that can be provided, because abatement in sectors covered by the Scheme will no longer be additional to “business as usual”. For these reasons Greenhouse Friendly™ will wind up on 1 July 2010. Greenhouse Friendly™ certification of carbon neutral products and services will continue to operate until 1 July 2010. Applications for new abatement projects have closed. Abatement may be generated by current Greenhouse Friendly™ abatement providers up to 1 July 2010, and may still be sold and purchased after that date.
    Relevant 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.

    Are the verified emission reductions created from this project NCOS compliant abatement?
    [Q36]

    - No

    Is this project additional to Australia's commitments under Kyoto
    [Q37]- No
    Do you forward sellThe sale of carbon offsets for emissions reductions or sequestration that have not yet occurred and therefore can not be precisely measured. abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. from this project
    [Q38]- Offset is only sold as verified emission reductions (retrospectively accrued)
    The registry on which offsets from this project are registered
    [Q39]- They are registered with Greenhouse FriendlyGreenhouse Friendly 'The Greenhouse Friendly™ initiative has been operating since 2001 to certify carbon neutral products and services and approve abatement credits for sale on the voluntary market, including to Greenhouse Friendly™ certified product and service providers. Introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (the Scheme) has implications for Greenhouse Friendly™. The Scheme will have broad sectoral coverage, which means there will be less scope to pursue offset activities with offsets limited to emissions sources uncovered by the Scheme. This means the Scheme will impact on the types of abatement that can be provided, because abatement in sectors covered by the Scheme will no longer be additional to “business as usual”. For these reasons Greenhouse Friendly™ will wind up on 1 July 2010. Greenhouse Friendly™ certification of carbon neutral products and services will continue to operate until 1 July 2010. Applications for new abatement projects have closed. Abatement may be generated by current Greenhouse Friendly™ abatement providers up to 1 July 2010, and may still be sold and purchased after that date. Program Administrator (internal records)
    The process for retiring offsets from this project off the market
    [Q40]- We transfer the abatement into the clients name to retire at their convenience
    How is the retirement of abatement verified to your client?
    [Q41]- 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)
    The ancillary or co-benefits of this project
    [Q42]- No.

    Natural Recovery Systems (NRS) | VIC VIC Methane avoidance through landfill diversion - waste is diverted to aerobic composting. Greenhouse Friendly (GHF)

    General Information

    [Q22, Q25]

    Own Project | NRS is a joint venture with the technology provider. The biodegradation of organic waste in putrescible landfills results in the emission of methaneMethane (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. (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 CH4 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, currently $7/tCO2

    Project Location(s)
    [Q27, Q28]Australia | VIC
    Project Size (tonnes of CO2e)
    [Q29] approx 20,000tonnes CO<sub>2</sub>e per year.

    Quality

    Date project started to generate verified emission reductions (VERs) / offset credits
    [Q31]- 1 Nov 2004
    Crediting period of the project (in years)
    [Q32]- 5 years
    Accreditation or certification achieved as at May 2010
    [Q33a]- Greenhouse FriendlyGreenhouse Friendly 'The Greenhouse Friendly™ initiative has been operating since 2001 to certify carbon neutral products and services and approve abatement credits for sale on the voluntary market, including to Greenhouse Friendly™ certified product and service providers. Introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (the Scheme) has implications for Greenhouse Friendly™. The Scheme will have broad sectoral coverage, which means there will be less scope to pursue offset activities with offsets limited to emissions sources uncovered by the Scheme. This means the Scheme will impact on the types of abatement that can be provided, because abatement in sectors covered by the Scheme will no longer be additional to “business as usual”. For these reasons Greenhouse Friendly™ will wind up on 1 July 2010. Greenhouse Friendly™ certification of carbon neutral products and services will continue to operate until 1 July 2010. Applications for new abatement projects have closed. Abatement may be generated by current Greenhouse Friendly™ abatement providers up to 1 July 2010, and may still be sold and purchased after that date.
    Relevant 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. has been verified.

    Are the verified emission reductions created from this project NCOS compliant abatement?
    [Q36]

    - No

    Is this project additional to Australia's commitments under Kyoto
    [Q37]- No
    Do you forward sellThe sale of carbon offsets for emissions reductions or sequestration that have not yet occurred and therefore can not be precisely measured. abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. from this project
    [Q38]- Offset is only sold as verified emission reductions (retrospectively accrued)
    The registry on which offsets from this project are registered
    [Q39]- They are registered with Greenhouse FriendlyGreenhouse Friendly 'The Greenhouse Friendly™ initiative has been operating since 2001 to certify carbon neutral products and services and approve abatement credits for sale on the voluntary market, including to Greenhouse Friendly™ certified product and service providers. Introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (the Scheme) has implications for Greenhouse Friendly™. The Scheme will have broad sectoral coverage, which means there will be less scope to pursue offset activities with offsets limited to emissions sources uncovered by the Scheme. This means the Scheme will impact on the types of abatement that can be provided, because abatement in sectors covered by the Scheme will no longer be additional to “business as usual”. For these reasons Greenhouse Friendly™ will wind up on 1 July 2010. Greenhouse Friendly™ certification of carbon neutral products and services will continue to operate until 1 July 2010. Applications for new abatement projects have closed. Abatement may be generated by current Greenhouse Friendly™ abatement providers up to 1 July 2010, and may still be sold and purchased after that date. Program Administrator (internal records)
    The process for retiring offsets from this project off the market
    [Q40]- We transfer the abatement into the clients name to retire at their convenience
    How is the retirement of abatement verified to your client?
    [Q41]- 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)
    The ancillary or co-benefits of this project
    [Q42]- 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 capacity

    Contact 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 2009
    Information Submitted by Veolia Environmental Services in April 2010