Viridis Environment

What Viridis Environment does

Viridis Environnement is a Quebec-based environmental services company founded in 2011 that manages fertilising residual materials (MRF — Matières Résiduelles Fertilisantes) for municipalities, industries, and agricultural producers. The company offers tailor-made or turnkey services spanning transport, storage, sampling, characterization, and recycling of organic and mineral residuals (municipal biosolids, paper-mill residues, dairy residues, ashes, calcium amendments, manure, and compost). It is cooperatively owned by approximately 19,000 Quebec farmers, giving it a structurally captive agricultural customer base while serving government and industrial clients.

The company's technical portfolio includes the TRIOM mechanical-biological treatment process (certified SOLARIMPULSE; 40% household waste diversion and 70%+ organic matter recovery), aqua-catalysed hydrated lime (CHAC) processing of Rio Tinto's industrial by-product (BNQ-certified soil amendment), and a mine-tailings revegetation technique developed over 15 years with Granilake at the former Black Lake asbestos site (215+ hectares re-vegetated, ~300,000 tonnes revalued). Operations are supported by five regional offices (Mont-Saint-Hilaire HQ, Barraute, Quebec City, Hébertville-Station, Sherbrooke) and the CTTMR — the largest enclosed MRF transshipment facility in Quebec — plus wholly-owned subsidiaries Éco-Luzerne (alfalfa granulation, acquired January 2021), TRIOM, CTTMR, and the Keridis Bioénergie joint venture for biomethanization.

Revenue is generated through quote-based service contracts (municipalities and industries), processing fees (TRIOM, supported by up to $2.26M in Quebec government subsidies), and product sales (Éco-Luzerne alfalfa granules for Quebec/Ontario/US markets and CHAC soil amendments). Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, technical field advisors (conseillers techniques), Quebec agricultural trade shows (Salon de l'agriculture de St-Hyacinthe, SIMAQ), and an emerging product/services guide. The company ranked among Les Affaires's 300 most important SMEs in Quebec in 2025.

Name

Viridis Environment

Legal name

Viridis environnement

Website

https://viridis-env.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Viridis Environnement is a Quebec-based, farmer-cooperative-owned environmental services firm (founded 2011) that manages fertilising residual materials for municipalities, industries, and agricultural producers, operating TRIOM mechanical-biological treatment, Éco-Luzerne alfalfa granulation, and the CTTMR transfer facility across Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Services — Fertilizing Residual Materials Management

NAICS

Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Remediation Services (56291), Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing (325314), Compost Manufacturing (325315)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Sanitary Services (4950), Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based Fertilizers, Soil Amendments & Biostimulants (Digestate-derived, biochar-based inputs) (EUAAAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Composting & Co-Composting (Biosolids + Green Waste) (EUANAHAF), Bioremediation & Phytoremediation (Enhanced Bioremediation, Natural Attenuation) (EUAIALAF), Organics Facility Development & Operations Services (Design/Build, O&M, Permitting) (EUAIAEAJ), Digestate & Compost Product Processing, Marketing & Distribution (Soil Amendments, Mulch) (EUAIAEAE)

Keywords

• Fertilizing residual materials
• Municipal biosolids management
• Agricultural soil amendments
• Organic waste recycling
• Environmental remediation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mont-saint-hilaire

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. MRF Processing and Recycling Services: Viridis provides comprehensive management of fertilising residual materials — organic and mineral — including transport, storage, transfer, and recycling. Services are offered on a tailor-made (sur mesure) or turnkey (clé en main) basis to municipalities, industries, and agricultural producers. Pricing is quote-based.
2. TRIOM Technology Processing: TRIOM plant processes household residual waste to extract organic matter and recyclables, generating processing fees from municipalities and RICBs. Subsidies received from RECYC-QUÉBEC (up to $1M) and MEI Québec (up to $1.26M).
3. Éco-Luzerne Alfalfa Products: Granulated alfalfa feed products sold to farmers in Quebec, Ontario, and the United States. Revenue from product sales of 5,000–6,000 tonnes processed annually.
4. CHAC Soil Amendment Sales: Processing and selling certified BNQ aqua-catalysed hydrated lime (CHAC) produced from Rio Tinto's industrial by-product as an agricultural soil amendment, with a minimum of 5,000 tonnes humidified annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Viridis Environnement specializes in managing fertilizing residual materials (MRF/Matières Résiduelles Fertilisantes), offering tailor-made or turnkey services from transport to recycling of organic and mineral residuals for municipalities, industries, and agricultural producers. The company processes and valorises waste streams (municipal biosolids, deinking residues, dairy residues, ashes, manure/compost) into certified agricultural soil amendments, operates proprietary technologies such as TRIOM mechanical-biological treatment, and runs the CTTMR transshipment facility in Bécancour. It also produces alfalfa granules via its Éco-Luzerne subsidiary and co-develops biomethanization projects through the Keridis Bioénergie joint venture.

Product overview

Viridis Environment is a Quebec-based company specializing in the management of fertilizing, organic, and mineral residual materials (MRF). The company operates a multi-product portfolio consisting of seven core product categories (municipal biosolids, deinking residues, mixed paper mill biosolids, dairy residues, ashes, calcium amendments, and manure/compost) alongside service offerings (transport, storage, sampling, characterization, and agricultural services). The portfolio also includes strategic subsidiaries: TRIOM, a technological showcase for household waste processing; Éco-Luzerne, an acquired alfalfa granulation facility; and Keridis Bioenergy, a joint venture for biomethanization projects. Viridis operates key infrastructure including the CTTMR closed transshipment facility in Bécancour and multiple regional offices across Quebec (Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Abitibi, Quebec City, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Sherbrooke).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRIOM: Pilot plant technology for treating and recycling organic matter from residential waste and ICI sectors, demonstrating 40% landfill diversion rates
• CTTMR (Centre de transfert et de traitement des matières résiduelles)
• Keridis Bioénergie
• Éco-Luzerne

Products and services

• Municipal Biosolids (Biosolides municipaux) Municipal sewage sludge processed into fertilizing residual materials (MRF) for agricultural application. Sourced exclusively from Quebec municipalities and tested for compliance with environmental ministry (MELCCFP) requirements. Used by agricultural producers for soil improvement.
• Deinking Residues (Résidus de désencrage) Residues from paper deinking processes repurposed as fertilizing materials for agricultural use. Offered as part of Viridis's portfolio of valorized industrial by-products.
• Mixed Paper Mill Biosolids (Biosolides papetiers mixtes) Mixed biosolids from paper mills processed for use as agricultural fertilizing materials, completing the paper-industry valorization chain alongside deinking residues.
• Dairy Residues (Résidus laitiers) Residual materials from dairy processing converted into fertilizing residual materials (MRF) for agricultural application, extending valorization to the dairy industry.
• Ashes (Cendres) Ash residues processed and repurposed as mineral fertilizing materials for agricultural use, completing the mineral MRF category.
• Calcium Amendments (Amendements calciques) including CHAC BNQ-certified calcium-based soil amendments including aqua-catalysed hydrated lime (CHAC) processed from Rio Tinto's industrial by-product at Hébertville-Station facilities. Used for pH adjustment and soil quality improvement in agriculture.
• Manure and Compost (Fumiers et compost) Manure and compost materials processed and managed as fertilizing residual materials (MRF) for agricultural application, completing the organic MRF offering.
• TRIOM Mechanical-Biological Treatment Technology Technological showcase and pilot plant that treats and recycles organic matter from residential and ICI (industries, commerce, institutions) waste. The mechanical-biological treatment process achieves 40% diversion of household waste from landfill and recovers more than 70% of organic matter without requiring a third collection. SOLARIMPULSE certified solution operated in partnership with RICBS in Beauce.
• CTTMR Bécancour (Centre de transfert et de traitement des matières résiduelles) Closed transshipment facility for temporary storage and transfer of fertilizing residual materials (MRF) with capacity of 6,000 to 7,000 tonnes, located in Bécancour, Quebec. Serves as the largest enclosed MRF transshipment facility in Quebec and a key logistics hub for reception and distribution.
• Éco-Luzerne Alfalfa Granulation Alfalfa granulation facility (acquired January 2021) producing granulated alfalfa feed products for animal nutrition. Processes 5,000 to 6,000 tonnes of alfalfa per year and distributes to Quebec, Ontario, and the United States. Located in Hébertville-Station industrial district.
• Keridis Bioénergie Biogas Joint Venture Joint venture specialising in co-development and co-investment of the biomethanization sector in Quebec, valorising organic matter from agricultural, food, and industrial residues for production of renewable natural gas (RNG) and biofertilizer.
• Transport and Storage Services (Transport et entreposage) Custom or turnkey transport and storage services for fertilizing residual materials, serving municipal, industrial, and agricultural partners across Quebec.
• Sampling and Characterization Services (Échantillonnage et caractérisation) Laboratory sampling and material characterization services that ensure quality control and compliance with MELCCFP environmental ministry requirements for MRF products.
• Agricultural Services and Technical Advisory (Services environnementaux agricoles) Agricultural services including technical field advisory (conseillers techniques), agronomic guidance for MRF selection, and application support. Offered to Quebec farmers and agricultural businesses through Viridis's 5 regional offices and printed product guides.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 million+ tonnes of MRF valorised over 15 years
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Jour de la Terre CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2025Viridis contributed financially to the 'Demain la Forêt – Infrastructures Vertes' project led by Jour de la Terre Canada, which aims to ecologically restore 80 hectares of uncultivable agricultural land in Quebec through afforestation. Approximately 85,000 trees and shrubs planted on 53 hectares across 6 agricultural regions. Annual ecological benefits include 10 tonnes CO₂ sequestered and 7 tonnes sediments retained per hectare.
• Université de SherbrookecoreTechnology or Integration · 28 June 2024Viridis initiated an R&D project with Prof. Vanessa Di Battista (Génie Civil, Université de Sherbrooke) to develop trial plots for slope revegetation using fertilising residual materials at the Black Lake mine site. Project received over $90,000 from NSERC over two years.
• Rio TintocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2022Viridis invested $600,000 to modernise its Hébertville-Station facilities to condition Rio Tinto's aqua-catalysed hydrated lime (CHAC) sub-product into a certified BNQ agricultural soil amendment. Viridis humidifies a minimum of 5,000 tonnes of CHAC annually, diverting it from landfill and providing regional farmers with a quality certified product. The partnership includes research support from Rio Tinto's Centre de recherche et de développement d'Arvida (CRDA) and Université Laval.
• Institut de recherche et de développement en agroenvironnement (IRDA)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022IRDA was the principal research partner in evaluating the feasibility projections of the TRIOM process, validating performance data alongside Viridis Environnement.
• Régie intermunicipale du comté de Beauce-Sud (RICBS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021RICBS partnered with Viridis to create the TRIOM pilot plant — a technological showcase for diverting household residual waste from landfill. RICBS supported the project and provided site access near its infrastructure and regional ecocentre. TRIOM received subsidies from RECYC-QUÉBEC (up to $1M) and MEI Québec (up to $1.26M).
• Éco-LuzernecoreOthers · 1 January 2021Viridis acquired Éco-Luzerne (effective January 1, 2021), a Jeannee-based company specialising in alfalfa granulation for animal feed. Located in Hébertville-Station industrial district. Processes 5,000–6,000 tonnes of alfalfa per year for sale in Quebec, Ontario, and the US. Viridis aims to expand activities and create year-round employment.
• GranilakecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Since 2011, Viridis has partnered with Granilake, owner of the Black Lake former asbestos mine site, to contribute to its environmental restoration. Viridis developed a technique integrating MRF to recreate environments suitable for vegetation growth on mine tailings and steep slopes. Over 215 hectares have been re-vegetated and nearly 300,000 tonnes of MRF revalued. The partnership was celebrated in June 2026 with a site visit for 75 Viridis employees.
• Keridis BioénergiecoreOthersKeridis Bioenergy is a joint venture of Viridis, specialising in the co-development and co-investment of the biomethanisation sector in Quebec, aiming to valorise organic matter from agricultural, food, and industrial residues for production of renewable natural gas (RNG) and biofertiliser.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Englobe Corp: Canadian environmental services firm offering soil and residuals management, site remediation, and ag-input services. Comparable on bioremediation/soil restoration, biosolids handling, and multi-province service model.
• Soleno: Quebec-based producer of soil conditioners and water management products partly derived from recycled residual materials. Comparable on converting industrial residuals into agricultural/land-reclamation inputs.
• Logiag: Quebec-based environmental services firm specializing in biosolids and MRF management for agricultural application. Directly comparable in customer base (Quebec municipalities and farmers), service offering (biosolids valorization, soil amendment logistics), and regulatory positioning under MELCCFP.
• Sani-Terre: Quebec-based environmental services company providing MRF management, soil decontamination, and biosolids application. Closely comparable on the residual-materials-to-agriculture value chain and Quebec municipal client overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Clean Harbors Canada: North American environmental and industrial services company with Canadian operations in waste management, remediation, and recycling. Comparable on environmental services to industrial and municipal customers, though heavier on hazardous waste.
• GFL Environmental Services: One of Canada's largest diversified environmental services companies with municipal solid waste, organics, and biosolids capabilities. Comparable on the municipal/organics customer base but operates at far greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Veolia Canada: Global environmental services group with Canadian operations in waste management, water, and soil/sludge treatment. Comparable on biosolids and organics valorization but as part of a much larger municipal-services portfolio.
• Suez Canada (Suez Recyclage et Valorisation): International environmental services company operating in Canada across waste, organics, and soil amendment production. Comparable on industrial-by-product valorization but with much broader service and geographic scope.

Others

• WSP Environment (WSP Global): Global engineering and environmental consulting firm with significant Quebec operations in site assessment, remediation design, and ESG advisory. Comparable as an adjacent services provider rather than a direct operator; relevant to potential partnership or project handoff dynamics.
• Nutrinor: Quebec agricultural cooperative that holds a board seat and ownership stake in Viridis through its CEO Yves Girard. Comparable as a cooperative partner rather than a direct competitor; provides insight into the farmer-owner channel Viridis serves.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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