Givaudan Naturex (Morocco, Brazil)
Givaudan Naturex (Morocco, Brazil)
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Project Story
This project involves the deployment of a solar thermal system at the Naturex Maroc SA facility in Casablanca, Morocco, to supply heat for various production processes including extraction, rectification, and drying. The system comprises 172 parabolic trough collectors covering a total aperture area of 946 m², integrated with a solar central, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and tracking systems. The aim is to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lower operational costs, and demonstrate sustainable energy solutions for industrial applications. The project includes detailed engineering, installation, and operation plans, with a focus on maximizing solar heat utilization and environmental benefits.
Verified Impact Data Card
Givaudan Naturex (Morocco, Brazil)
This project's impact data is structured for Scope 3 Category 15 (Investments) reporting. Verified emissions reductions can be attributed to investor portfolios under the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain standard.
CSRD alignment under ESRS E1 (Climate Change) is in preparation and will be available once the EU taxonomy technical screening criteria are finalised for this project category.
Decentralised physical infrastructure network integration
will provide real-time MRV telemetry for this project.
What is this card?
The Verified Impact Data Card summarises the key environmental and assurance metrics for this project. Data is pulled live from VCS assessments and on-chain commitments.
How to read the data
- Emissions Reduction — Estimated annual CO2e avoided or removed, derived from the project's VCS methodology and baseline scenario.
- Overall Score — Composite VCS readiness score (0–100%) covering additionality, permanence, leakage, and MRV quality.
- REC % — Alignment with Renewable Energy Certificate issuance criteria.
- EEC % — Alignment with Energy Efficiency Certificate criteria.
- Phase — Current stage in the project development lifecycle.
- DePIN Integrity — Data integrity score from decentralised sensor network (uptime, calibration, completeness).
Glossary
- VCS — Verified Carbon Standard (Verra), a leading carbon credit certification programme.
- tCO2e/yr — Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year.
- VVB — Validation/Verification Body, the independent auditor that reviews project claims.
- Evidence Tier — Classification of supporting evidence quality (e.g. Tier 1 = measured data, Tier 3 = default factors).
- Commitment Hash — Cryptographic hash of the assessment data committed to blockchain for tamper-proof audit trail.
- DePIN — Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Network, providing real-time sensor-based MRV data.
- Scope 3 Cat. 15 — GHG Protocol category covering financed emissions from investments.
- CSRD / ESRS E1 — EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, climate change disclosure standard.
- MRV — Measurement, Reporting, and Verification.
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Credits Simulator
EEC & REC Project Credits Simulator v2.4.0
REC Assumptions
Financial Projections
Investor Inputs (REC)
Per-Year Valuation — Today vs Forecast
Voluntary: REC (Med-Low)
Voluntary: EEC / Removal (Med-High)
Compliance: EU ETS
REC Projects & SDG Synergies
- SDG 7: More renewables displacing fossil power.
- SDG 13: Verified reductions, market signal for clean power.
- SDG 11: Cleaner air & resilient grids.
EEC Assumptions
Financial Projections
Investor Inputs (EEC)
Per-Year Valuation — Today vs Forecast
Voluntary: EEC / Removal (Med-High)
Compliance: EU ETS
EEC Projects & SDG Synergies
- SDG 9: Industrial modernisation, AI/dMRV.
- SDG 12: Resource efficiency & demand-side abatement.
- SDG 7: "First fuel" energy efficiency.
CCUS Assumptions VM0049 · Industrial CCS
Pricing: bilateral offtake $30–80/t · 45Q floor $60–85/t (US) · no liquid spot market
Financial Projections
Investor Inputs (CCUS)
Per-Year Valuation — Today vs Forecast
CCUS / Industrial CCS (VM0049)
Compliance: EU ETS
CCUS Projects & SDG Synergies
- SDG 9: Industrial innovation — point-source capture at cement, steel, refining facilities.
- SDG 13: Hard-to-abate sector decarbonisation; permanent geological storage.
- SDG 11: Cleaner industrial zones, reduced local air pollutants alongside CO₂.
VM0049 (Verra, June 2024): modular CCS methodology covering geological storage, CO₂ utilisation, and transport pathways. 45Q tax credit provides a $60–85/t USD policy floor in the US.
EV Fleet Assumptions VM0038 · Transport Electrification
Pricing: $2–5/t spot VCM · $6–10/t premium bilateral · CORSIA-eligible · 46.4% CAGR sector
Financial Projections
Investor Inputs (EV Fleet)
Per-Year Valuation — Today vs Forecast
EV Fleet Credits (VM0038)
Voluntary: REC (Med-Low)
EV Fleet Projects & SDG Synergies
- SDG 7: Clean transport powered by renewable electricity.
- SDG 11: Sustainable cities — reduced urban air pollution, quieter streets.
- SDG 13: Transport decarbonisation; CORSIA-aligned fleet credits.
VM0038 (Verra): telematics-verified VKT reduction, smart charging, baseline grid displacement. Transport credits are the fastest-growing VCM segment (46.4% CAGR). DePIN sensor networks add verifiability premium.
Feeds & Endpoints
Primary endpoint: /wp-json/tenza/v1/prices (Auto tries relative; falls back to https://tenza.one/wp-json/tenza/v1/prices).
Project data: /wp-json/wp/v2/tenza_project (loads meta: emissions, funding, scores, stage, tech type).
Venues: ICE (EUA), CME (GEO / N-GEO), EEX (GO); I-REC registry (regional indications); EEC modeled.
FX: ECB euro reference (cached daily).
Methodology
Forecast outlook: Conservative/Base/Optimistic scale the 2035 multiplier path and apply a sale-realisation haircut; small discount-rate nudge reflects risk.
REC pricing: V-REC/GO/I-REC converted to selected units (MWh or tCO₂e-eq via EF) and currency; tier factor applies to REC/EEC classes.
Financials: All internal calculations in the selected currency. Annual net flow = (credit revenue × (1−haircut) + optional savings) − O&M. KPIs: IRR (Newton-Raphson), NPV and discounted payback at your rate.
Currency handling: Capex, O&M and savings are all in the selected currency. Credit prices are converted from their native currency via ECB rates.
Standards & Registries
Primary standards: Verra (VCS) & Gold Standard. Tool is Verra-first but surfaces Gold Standard context where relevant.
Market intel: See AlliedOffsets (market/registry analytics) and Gold Standard Dashboard for reference data and methodologies.
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VCS Readiness Assessment
Summary
The project demonstrates comprehensive technical documentation, including detailed GHG quantification, monitoring plans, and stakeholder engagement. However, gaps remain in safeguards, risk assessments, and explicit baseline and emissions data, which are critical for VCS validation. Overall, the project is approaching readiness but requires targeted improvements to meet full VCS compliance.
Scores
Checklist
Section 1: Project Details 37%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Entities | ✗ | 1.9 | Evidence is missing. |
| Sectoral Scope(s) | ✗ | 1.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Project Scale (Small/Large) | ✗ | 1.3 | Evidence is missing. |
| Estimated GHG Reductions | ✗ | 1.7 | Evidence is missing. |
| Project Start Date | ✗ | 1.11 | Evidence is missing. |
| Crediting Period Duration | ✗ | 1.12 | Evidence is missing. |
| Crediting Period Type | ✗ | 1.12 | Evidence is missing. |
| Ownership and GHG Rights | ✗ | 1.15 | Evidence is missing. |
| Other Certifications | ✗ | 1.16 | Evidence is missing. |
| Participation in Other GHG Programs | ✗ | 1.17 | Evidence is missing. |
Section 2: Safeguards & Stakeholder Engagement 11%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stakeholder Consultation Process | ● | 2.1 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Stakeholder Feedback Summary | ● | 2.1 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Grievance Redress Mechanism | ✗ | 2.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Sustainable Development Goals Impact | ✗ | 1.18 | Evidence is missing. |
| Social & Environmental Risk Assessments | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Risk Mitigation Measures | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| No Net Harm Assessment | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Respect for Human Rights & Equity | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Worker and Labour Rights | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Free, Prior, Informed Consent (FPIC) | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Community Health and Safety | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Cultural Heritage Protection | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Gender Equality Considerations | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Indigenous Peoples Rights | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Biodiversity Impact | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
| Water Resource Impact | ✗ | 2.4 | Evidence is missing. |
Section 3: Methodology Application 55%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicable VCS Methodology | ● | 3.1 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Methodology Version | ✗ | 3.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Methodology Applicability Check | ✗ | 3.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Project Boundary Definition | ● | 3.3 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Baseline Scenario Determination | ● | 3.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Regulatory Surplus | ✗ | 3.5.1 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Technological Barriers | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Common Practice Analysis | ● | 3.5.2 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| IRR without Carbon Revenue | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| IRR with Carbon Revenue | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Sensitivity Analysis | ✗ | 3.5.2 | Evidence is missing. |
Section 4: GHG Quantification 31%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline Emissions (tCO2e/yr) | ✗ | 4.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Baseline Emissions Approach | ✗ | 4.2 | Evidence is missing. |
| Project Emissions (tCO2e/yr) | ✗ | 4.3 | Evidence is missing. |
| Project Emissions Approach | ✗ | 4.3 | Evidence is missing. |
| Leakage Emissions (tCO2e/yr) | ✗ | 4.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Leakage Assessment | ✗ | 4.4 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Net GHG Emission Reductions | ● | 4.5 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Calculation Spreadsheet/Tool | ✗ | 4.1 | Evidence is missing. |
| Uncertainty Assessment | ● | 4.6 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| Ex-Post Monitored Parameters | ✗ | Table in 5.1 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
| GWP Values Source | ✗ | 4.1 | Evidence is missing. |
Section 5: Monitoring Plan 93%
| Item | Status | PDD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Procedures | ● | 5.5 | Evidence is weak or non-specific. |
Methodology
- VCS Methodology
- AMS-II.C
- Version
- v15.0
- Project Type
- Solar thermal energy generation with parabolic trough collectors
- Capacity
- 946 m2 solar aperture area, 172 T-160 collectors
- Baseline Scenario
- Current process relies on conventional boilers operating on heavy fuel oil, with steam at 6 Barg, supporting various process units including drying, rectification, and ATEX zones
Ghg
Monitoring
The monitoring approach involves continuous data collection via DCS and SCADA systems, with automated logging and verification of parameters to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
Action Plan
- Collect and document information for Other Entities
- Identify applicable VCS sectoral scope(s) from the official VCS Sectoral Scope list
- Collect and document information for Project Scale (Small/Large)
- Calculate emissions using methodology-specified equations and credible emission factors
- Collect and document information for Project Start Date