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Sorriso

This landfill is located in Sorriso city, Mato Grosso state, Brazil and generates electricity through landfill gas from the decomposition of solid waste.

Sector

Sanitary Landfill

58800

Annual Generation of Credits

SDG

    ** Sustainable Development Goals

    Standards

      Description

      The project activity consists of capturing, burning and generating electricity through the use of landfill gas produced under anaerobic conditions at the Sorriso landfill. Power generation plant will be installed to produce electricity, using part of the electricity for self-consumption and the other part exported to the grid. The power plant has a installed capacity of 1.5 MW. The landfill gas capture and collection systems and flare station consist of a network of pipelines and a flare station, equipped with an open flare, centrifugal blowers and all other subsystems and supporting mechanical and electrical accessories necessary to operate the system. To ensure efficient biogas capture and maximum quality, compaction and sanitary coverage of waste are carried out daily, as well as the connection of vertical drains.

      The Project is in the process of registering with the Gold Standard.

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      Benefits (SDG)

      4 - People from local community attending company's socioenvironmental activities events.

      5 - The company has gender equality policies with women occupying leadership positions

      6 - Protection and restoration of water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes

      7 – Renewable energy generation

      8 - Promotion of sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all

      11 - Construction for employees of adequate, safe and affordable housing, including basic services such as clean water and sanitation and thus, preveting the emergence of slums.

      13 – Greenhouse gas emission reductions

      The project also allows integration with the local community, giving lectures and courses on issues related to basic sanitation, climate change and renewable energy.

      The project contributes to generation of jobs and revenue for the municipality through the payment of taxes.

      Location

      Where are we

      • Pinheiros

      • São Paulo - SP

      • CEP: 05416-010

      Contacts

      • +55 (11) 2614-9383

      • +55 (11) 3549-4369

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