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| Year | Emissions | Baseline | Gap | ACCUs | SMCs | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24–25 | 162 kt | 351 kt | -9 kt | — | — | Under baseline |
1. Solid Waste Services - MRL is a waste management facility operated by Cleanaway Waste Management Limited in VIC. Like all covered facilities, industrial operations generate significant emissions. Under Australia's Safeguard Mechanism, 1. Solid Waste Services - MRL must keep its annual emissions below a stepping-down baseline — or purchase carbon credits to cover any overage.
In 2023–24, 1. Solid Waste Services - MRL came in under its baseline — reporting emissions of 162 kt against an obligation of 351 kt, a surplus of 9 kt. Facilities that come in under baseline can generate Safeguard Mechanism Credits (SMCs), which can be sold to facilities that need to cover an overage.
Across the waste management sector, 0 of 2 covered facilities reported emissions above their baseline in 2023–24. The table below compares 1. Solid Waste Services - MRL with other waste management facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism.
| Facility | Operator | State | Emissions | vs Baseline | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Solid Waste Services - MRL | Cleanaway Waste Management Limited | VIC | 162 kt | -9 kt | Under baseline |
| 1. Solid Waste Services - Lucas Heights | Cleanaway Waste Management Limited | NSW | 113 kt | -215 kt | Under baseline |