Around 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in Dutch agriculture come from livestock farming, mainly due to methane emissions from animal manure. Like CO2, methane is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming, but methane is even 28 times more potent than CO2, meaning it traps significantly more heat. In this Dutch biogas project, manure is stored in airtight conditions as quickly as possible to prevent methane from escaping into the atmosphere. In addition to promoting sustainable energy production, this investment also contributes to better air quality and reduced odor nuisance in the region.
In Brabant, a cooperative of three farmers processes manure from around thirty nearby farms into green energy. By storing the manure in airtight conditions quickly, methane emissions are significantly reduced. Without this installation, the manure would be stored in open tanks, resulting in much higher emissions. The project is fully circular. Residual heat is reused, and the by-product replaces artificial fertilizer. This project delivers direct climate benefits and offers a transparent, local solution for offsetting your emissions.
ORCA supports this project by investing in carbon credits, especially since no subsidies are available. The project is certified under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), which guarantees that CO2 reduction is carefully measured, monitored, and verified. This ensures high-quality, reliable credits that truly contribute to climate impact.
