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.
Shilichong AMWS GHG Mitigation Project
Gold Standard · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Swine Farm Animal Manure Management System GHG Mitigation Project in Hubei Province
Gold Standard · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
TOROS MERAM BIOGAS PLANT
Verra · Türkiye · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Tanghe AMMS GHG Mitigation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Tech-Bank Animal Waste Management Systems (AWMS) GHG Mitigation Project in Fuyang, Anhui
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Tieling Swine Farm AWMS Biogas Recovery Project in Liaoning
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Tieqilishi AWMS GHG Mitigation Project in Guizhou Province
Gold Standard · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Tieqilishi AWMS GHG Mitigation Project in Sichuan Province
Gold Standard · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
WUHE BIOGAS RECOVERY AND UTILIZATION PROJECT
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Wenshi AMMS GHG Mitigation Project in Anhui Province
Gold Standard · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Wenshi AMMS GHG Mitigation Project in Jiangsu Province
Gold Standard · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Xiangyang AWMS GHG Mitigation Project in Hubei Province
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Xiping Biogas Recovery and Utilization Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Yantai Xinhao Swine Farm Manure Management System GHG Mitigation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Zhoukou Swine Farm Biogas Recovery Project in Henan
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
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.