Discover how the renovated marshalling yard also actively contributes to combating global warming.
Thanks to the application of greenSand Semi-Hardening on the inspection paths , CO₂ is permanently captured from the atmosphere along this route, which directly helps to reduce climate change.
Project data
- Location: NS depot in Arnhem
- Customer: Vossloh ETS
- Project start: 2021
- Applied material: greenSand semi-hard surface
- CO₂ cleanup potential: over 3,400 tons of CO₂
Ready for the future
The ROAG project (Realization of Arnhem Freight Depot) completely renovated the train depot. Because NS (Dutch Railways) expects more passengers in the future, more and longer trains are also needed. And of course, they need somewhere to "park"! Therefore, the area between Emplacementstraat and Leeghwaterstraat was thoroughly renovated. There are now new tracks and switches, overhead lines, fencing, and security cameras. For sustainability reasons, many materials, such as sleepers and rails, were reused.
PERMANENT CO2 CAPTURE
Together with our partner Vossloh, we are ensuring that greenSand is used on inspection and walkways. Because both BAM (the contractor) and NS (the client) prioritize sustainability, greenSand Olivijn was chosen for all inspection paths in this project.
How greenSand works
The unique property of greenSand lies in the natural weathering of the rock that is rich in the mineral olivine. When olivine comes into contact with water (e.g. rain) and CO₂ from the air, a chemical reaction takes place. The CO₂ is converted and permanently stored . Removing CO₂ is a crucial factor in reducing global warming.
On the right track
To ensure cost-effectiveness and compete with alternatives that don't make a positive climate contribution, we offered greenSand at a substantial discount in exchange for the carbon credits. We registered this project with ONCRA for certification as a CDR project. After project certification, the carbon credits will be sold as tradable CDR credits on the Voluntary Credit Market (VCM).
Purpose of the credits: "The proceeds from the sale of these CDR credits will be invested in further cost reductions and will serve as an incentive to invest in a Net-Zero future.
This meticulous certification process takes some time. Until then, you can, of course, purchase ONCRA certificates for a project that has already been certified: the Uithoornlijn. By purchasing these certificates, you're taking the lead in the fight against climate change. This way, we'll be on the right track together and can face the future with confidence!
ONCRA stands for Open Natural Carbon Removal Accounting. They provide a framework for nature-based carbon removal accounting.
Projects. Based on the IPCC's CDR classification and aligned with the EU's Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF). The ledger of all projects certified by ONCRA is publicly accessible.