ACM0010 GHG emission reductions from manure management systems
ACM0010 is a agriculture methodology used by 115 projects on Verra, Gold Standard. Registry records show 12,521,129 tonnes issued and 60.6% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
115
Countries
5
Credits issued
12,521,129 t
Credits retired
7,592,197 t
Retired share of issued
60.6%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
67.8%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance. An approved methodology means credits from projects using it can be eligible; it does not mean every credit carries the label.
CORSIA programme relevance
Whether the programmes this methodology is used on are approved by ICAO. Programme level only; unit eligibility depends on dates, authorisation and each programme's exclusions.
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Where it is used
- China 104 projects
- Türkiye 6 projects
- India 3 projects
- United States 1 project
- Pakistan 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 86,498 |
| 2023 | 875,870 |
| 2022 | 4,338,031 |
| 2021 | 5,645,101 |
| 2020 | 1,404,307 |
| 2019 | 24,143 |
| 2018 | 77,448 |
| 2017 | 64,379 |
| 2015 | 5,352 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using ACM0010
115 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Guangxi Nanning Animal Waste Management Systems Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
HESHAN AWMS GHG Mitigation Project in GUANGDONG Province
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Henan Anyang Animal Waste Management Systems Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Henan Nanyang Animal Waste Management Systems Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Henan Pingdingshan Animal Waste Management Systems Biogas Recovery Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Henan Shangqiu Animal Waste Management Systems Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Hengyang New Hope Swine Farm AWMS GHG Mitigation project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Heze Tech-Bank Animal Waste Management Systems (AWMS) GHG Mitigation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Huaxian Fengqiqiu Biogas Recovery and Utilization Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Hubei Huanggang AWMS Biogas Recovery and Utilization Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Hubei Jinnonggu AWMS GHG Mitigation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Hunan Changde Muge Swine Farm Manure Management System GHG Mitigation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Jiangxi Xinsheng Swine Farm Manure Management System GHG Mitigation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Jingmen AWMS GHG Mitigation Project in Hubei Province
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Jingzhou AWMS GHG Mitigation Project in Hubei Province
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Jinruifeng Animal Manure Management System GHG Mitigation Project in Guangdong Province
Gold Standard · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Kayseri Biogas Plant
Verra · Türkiye · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Lianyungang AWMS GHG Mitigation Project in Jiangsu Province
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Liaoning Anshan Swine Farm AWMS Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Liaoning Heishan Animal Waste Management Systems Biogas Recovery Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Liquan New Hope Manure Management Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Longhai New Hope manure management project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Muyuan Baicheng AWMS GHG Mitigation Project in Jilin Province
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Muyuan Bengbu AWMS GHG Mitigation Project in Anhui Province
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Muyuan Bozhou AWMS GHG Mitigation Project in Anhui Province
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- CAR U.S. Soil Enrichment Protocol 4 projects · CCP-Approved
- ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems 72 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- VM0041 Methodology for the Reduction of Enteric Methane Emissions from Ruminants through the Use of Feed Ingredients 28 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- CAR Mexico Livestock Protocol 3 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 228 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- VM0051 Improved Management in Rice Production Systems 9 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
Questions about ACM0010
How many projects use ACM0010?
115 projects, in 5 countries, as of June 2026.
Is ACM0010 approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under ACM0010 have been retired?
60.6%, or 7,592,197 of 12,521,129 tonnes.