- In June 2022, AVR explored a collaboration with Swedish company HaloSep AB to locally manage hazardous flue gas cleaning residues. HaloSep offers a unique solution that transforms hazardous waste into safe, valuable materials. This partnership aims to make AVR’s Rotterdam facility more sustainable by recovering material resources, reducing environmental impact, and supporting a circular economy. By implementing HaloSep’s technology, AVR is working towards minimizing waste and improving overall sustainability at its plant
- In June 2022, Veolia initiated the sale of Suez’s U.K. waste business, marking a significant step in building a global leader in ecological transformation. The merger focuses on integrating Veolia with much of Suez’s international operations, enhancing the company’s technological capabilities and geographical reach. This strategic move is expected to accelerate Veolia’s Impact 2023 program, strengthen its international presence, and expand its capacity to implement sustainable waste and energy solutions across more regions
- In April 2022, Veolia announced two major projects aimed at fostering local, sustainable, and low-carbon energy sources. The first, located in Finland, is the world’s largest bio-refinery project, producing CO2-neutral bio-methanol from the pulp manufacturing process. In addition, Veolia is partnering with Waga Energy to build the largest biomethane production unit in France, which will extract biogas from a non-hazardous landfill. These projects reflect Veolia’s commitment to advancing the transition to sustainable energy solutions
- In April 2022, Viridor completed the sale of its landfill and landfill gas business to Frank Solutions Limited, which encompasses the operation and management of 44 sites across the U.K. This move aligns with Viridor’s strategy to focus on expanding its core business areas, such as energy recovery and polymer reprocessing. The transaction supports Viridor’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, further strengthening its commitment to sustainable waste management practices and renewable energy solutions
- In January 2022, AVR’s Duiven Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plant, a 30MW biopower project, was developed in several phases and is expected to generate 263GWh of electricity annually. This facility will significantly contribute to reducing CO2 emissions, offsetting 400,000 tons of CO2 per year. The project highlights AVR’s ongoing efforts to support clean energy production while addressing waste management needs and contributing to the fight against climate change
