Woodlawn Bioreactor
The Safeguard Mechanism requires Australia's largest industrial facilities to keep net emissions under a legislated, stepping-down baseline — or offset the difference with carbon credits.
Reported emissions vs baseline, 2024–25
Credit surrenders — Woodlawn Bioreactor
| Year | Emissions | Baseline | Gap† | ACCUs | SMCs | Compliance† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24–25 | 134 kt | 188 kt | -55 kt | — | — | Under baseline |
Emissions, baseline, ACCUs and SMCs are reported directly by CER. †Gap and compliance category are calculated by Zerra from those figures.
What this means
Woodlawn Bioreactor is a facility operated by Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd in NSW. Like all covered facilities, industrial operations generate significant emissions. Under Australia's Safeguard Mechanism, Woodlawn Bioreactor must keep its annual emissions below a stepping-down baseline — or purchase carbon credits to cover any overage.
In 2024–25, Woodlawn Bioreactor came in under its baseline — reporting emissions of 134 kt against an obligation of 188 kt, a surplus of 55 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.
Among 3 comparable facilities, 0 reported emissions above their baseline in 2024–25. The table below compares Woodlawn Bioreactor with other facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism in the same classification.
Related facilities — Safeguard Mechanism 2024–25
| Facility | Operator | State | Emissions | vs Baseline | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Bioreactor | Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd | NSW | 134 kt | -55 kt | Under baseline |
| 2. Solid Waste Services - MRL | Cleanaway Waste Management Limited | VIC | 197 kt | -181 kt | Under baseline |
| 1. Solid Waste Services - Lucas Heights | Cleanaway Waste Management Limited | NSW | 113 kt | -215 kt | Under baseline |
All data sourced from the Clean Energy Regulator (Australian Government). Zerra is an independent data platform and is not affiliated with any listed facility or operator.