GOAL 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy
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BioAgri Energies is a group of eight shareholder farmers near Amiens, France, who each wanted to diversify their farming activities and income streams. They developed the Cottenchy methanation project with the aim of contributing to the reduction of the use of fossil fuel-based natural gas, which is responsible for 20% of GHG emissions in France. Converting agricultural waste into biogas offers a sustainable alternative, reducing emissions by 60-80% compared to natural gas.
The project site produces biogas through methanation, also referred to as anaerobic digestion, producing biogas and organic fertilizer. The company collects and treats organic waste, such as spent beer grains and pea fiber, and produces digestate, an organic fertilizer used on nearby farms. This process not only generates renewable energy but also addresses waste management and soil fertility.
By sustainably processing livestock effluent, energy crops, and waste from the local agri-food industry this project is a true local circular initiative that boosts energy self-sufficiency and strengthens economic resilience in rural areas.
Registered – Riverse Registry
Cottenchy, France
Biogas from Anaerobic Digestion
7,135 tCO2eq
January 2022
Sustainable livelihoods for over 15 farmers
The project provides renewable energy solutions together with sustainable co-benefits for the local communities that include:
ENVIRONMENT
Biomethane, as an alternative to fossil fuels, is a more sustainable renewable energy, produced from biomass and organic waste, that is better for the environment and reduces the use of fossil fuels. As a result of the project 47555 kg of renewable energy has been generated, with over 60kg of mineral nitrogen and mineral fertilizers avoided as well.
PROMOTING THE USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
The project works to significantly increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix through Biomethane, which represents an effective renewable energy source originating from biomass and organic waste rather than fossil fuels.
SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS
This project is a collaborative effort of over 15 farmers, who are benefiting from farming sustainably. By taking up organic waste and transforming it into a usable, valuable product (digestate), this project embodies a circular economy and demonstrates efficient resource use.
Verification: This project is verified by the Verified Carbon Standard.
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Eric currently works as an independent consultant at the intersection of nature and climate, focused on catalysing market and non-market solutions to drive the just transition.
He previously was Head of Product at Earthshot Labs, supporting nature conservation and restoration projects across the global south secure project finance. Prior to Earthshot Labs, Eric led nature-based carbon project development for Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique and founded the Carbon Cooperative, a global alliance of leading nature conservation and restoration practitioners exploring carbon finance. After serving in the Peace Corps in Mozambique out of university, he spent much of his 20s working in community-based conservation and ecosystem restoration efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa interspersed with two startup ventures as co-founder and CEO of a mental health tech startup and COO of a sustainable coffee company. Eric has a dual Masters in Environmental Engineering and Environmental Policy from Stanford University where he was a NSF Graduate Research Fellow and a BS in Environmental Engineering from Tufts University.
Alan is a risk management thought-leader, superconnector, and FinTech pioneer. His mission is to enable an Earth Positive economy which includes nature in global accounting systems.
Alan is Founder of Generation Blue, a venture studio dedicated to planetary game changers powered by exponential technologies. Previously, Alan established Natural Capital Markets at Lykke AG, pioneering blockchain based forestry and carbon backed tokens. Alan has over two decades of risk management experience advising global financial institutions, and was a founding member of the RiskMetrics Group, a JPMorgan spin-off. Alan is an investor and advisor to regenerative impact ventures, including TreeBuddy.Earth, Regenativ, and Vlinder Climate.
Lori Whitecalf made history when she became the first woman to be elected Chief of Sweetgrass First Nation in 2011. She served three terms of office from 2011-2017.
Lori took a two-year hiatus from leadership to expand the family ranch and serve as the FSIN Senior Industry Liaison. She was re-elected on November 29. 2019 and again on November 30, 2021, as Chief of Sweetgrass. Chief Whitecalf practises a traditional lifestyle of hunting, fishing and gathering. She currently sits on the following boards: Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology, FSIN Lands and Resource Commission, Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre and Battleford Agency Tribal Chiefs Executive Council, FSIN Women’s Commission.
Tina is the Chief Business Officer for MLTC Industrial Investments, the Economic Development arm of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council. She has a diverse background of experience. Having spent 15 years as a municipal Chief Operating Officer, 20 years involved in Saskatchewan’s Health Authority Board Keewatin Yatthe and 9 years with Northern Lights Board of Education.
She continues as a Board Member with Beaver River Community Futures supporting small business development in her home region. Tina brings a wealth of experience in a variety of fields and many connections to the Indigenous communities of Northern Saskatchewan. In addition Tina holds a BA Advanced from the U of S, a Certificate in Local Government Authority from the U of R and is certified as a Professional Economic Developer for Saskatchewan and a certified Technician Aboriginal Economic Developer (TAED).
Tootoosis’ career spans 40+ years in HRM, political leadership, and Indigenous economic development, as a dedicated bridge builder and advocate for Indigenous causes.
As a key member of the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) team since 2021, he develops strategies for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission final report and Call to Action #92.
He is a graduate of the First Nations University of Canada and a certified Professional Aboriginal Economic Developer. Spearheading various community initiatives while serving as a Chair of the SIEDN while directing ILDII and WIBF. Founder of MGT Consulting Tootoosis is based in Saskatoon, Treaty Six Territory.
Cy Standing (Wakanya Najin in Dakota) has a long and distinguished career including serving overseas as an Electronics Technician in the Royal Canadian Air Force, former Chief of Wahpeton Dakota Nation, former Vice Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indigenous Nations (FSIN), past Executive Director of Community Development Branch of the Department of Northern Saskatchewan as well as an Order in Council appointment to the Federal Parole Board.
Mr. Standing has served as a Director on many Profit and Non-Profit Corporate Boards, including serving as a Director for Affinity Credit Union with assets of over six billion dollars as well as IMI Brokerage and Wanuskewin and is currently a member of the One Tribe Indigenous Carbon Board.