The Gaia carbon capture project at Vestforbrænding (VF) was initiated by the decision of VF board, which represents 19 municipalities.

The facility is being built on VF’s existing site in Glostrup, ensuring no displacement and minimal disruption to surrounding neighborhoods.
Local residents were engaged through public hearings during the Local Planning and EIA process, and direct neighbors will be able to receive updates from direct emails. Furthermore, VF has established clear grievance channels and responds promptly to community concerns.

Complaints are not taken lightly and will receive immediate attention.
Annual neighbor meetings and educational tours further strengthen local involvement and transparency. The project is designed to keep the community informed, involved, and empowered throughout its development.

Extensive environmental assessments were conducted to evaluate potential effects on nature, landscape, and cultural heritage.

Sensitive ecological areas within a 15 km radius, including Natura 2000 sites and protected habitats, were identified and carefully analyzed.

Pollutants such as amines and nitrosamines were assessed, with results confirming emissions remain below harmful thresholds.

Nitrogen and acidifying substances were also found to pose no significant risk to nearby ecosystems. In addition, the CO₂ capture plant will reduce VF’s emissions by approximately 475,000 tons annually, supporting national climate goals.

Vestforbrænding, owned by 19 municipalities, serves nearly 1 million citizens across Greater Copenhagen and North Zealand. It promotes sustainability through public awareness campaigns and four interactive learning centers, welcoming 25,000 visitors annually.

Carbon capture will be integrated into VF’s educational programs, public tours, and neighbor meetings, with hands-on lab experiences planned for students. These efforts reflect VF’s and Gaia’s commitment to include the community and raise awareness of climate change and sustainability actions.