VERRA CARBON CREDITING - ALUMINIUM CAN RECYCLING Project

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The client operates a large-scale aluminum can recycling facility, targeting cans that would otherwise be produced from virgin aluminum ore—a process that is highly energy- and emission-intensive.

Recognizing the potential for carbon credit generation, the client engaged CarboSol to assess and register the project under an internationally recognized carbon crediting standard.

Initial Assessment:
CarboSol began with a technical and eligibility assessment to determine whether the project qualified for carbon credits. This included:

• Analyzing the recycling operations and inputs
• Estimating GHG emissions reduction
• Matching the most applicable methodology
• Assessing financial and operational feasibility for Verra registration
   

Methodology Selection:
After analyzing various options, we selected AMS-III.AJ due to its alignment with the project’s structure and the emissions savings potential of avoiding aluminum ore processing.

Project Description Development (PDD):
We led the preparation of the Project Description Document (PDD), ensuring:

• Alignment with Verra’s VCS program requirements
• Accurate baseline scenario and additionality demonstration
• Robust data documentation for recyclables collection, sorting, and reprocessing
• Stakeholder engagement plan
• Monitoring methodology and plan
   

Stakeholder Coordination & Support:
We also provided ongoing coordination with Verra, third-party validators, and the client’s internal teams to keep documentation on track and accelerate progress toward listing.

• GHG Reductions: The project is expected to reduce emissions by over 321,000 tCO₂e per year, a substantial contribution to climate mitigation in the region.
   
• Waste Diversion: Significant quantities of post-consumer waste are diverted from landfills and re-enter the supply chain as recycled aluminum.
   
• Revenue Potential: The carbon credits can provide an additional revenue stream to support and expand recycling operations.
   
• Scalability: The success of this project has opened the door to expanding similar projects across the client’s other recycling operations.
   

This case highlights CarboSol’s capability in:

• Rapid eligibility analysis and feasibility modeling
   
• Matching the right methodology to the right project
   
• Navigating complex carbon standards and preparing high-quality documentation
   
• Delivering real value through climate finance mechanisms