AM0016 Greenhouse gas mitigation from improved animal waste management systems in confined animal feeding operations
AM0016 is a agriculture methodology used by 3 projects on Verra. Registry records show 55,101 tonnes issued and 97.4% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
3
Countries
1
Credits issued
55,101 t
Credits retired
53,679 t
Retired share of issued
97.4%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
0%
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
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 27,300 |
| 2011 | 13,416 |
| 2010 | 14,385 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AM0016
3 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
AWMS GHG Mitigation Project MX05-B-03, Sonora, Mexico - CER Conversion
Verra · Mexico · Ghg Management
27.3K
issued tCO₂e
AWMS GHG Mitigation Project MX05-B-05, Jalisco, Mexico - CER Conversion
Verra · Mexico · Ghg Management
14.4K
issued tCO₂e
AWMS GHG Mitigation Project, MX06-B-18, Sinaloa, Mexico - CER Conversion
Verra · Mexico · Ghg Management
13.4K
issued tCO₂e
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- VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 228 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- VM0051 Improved Management in Rice Production Systems 9 projects · Withdrawn from assessment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 AM0016
How many projects use AM0016?
3 projects, in 1 country, as of June 2026.
Is AM0016 approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AM0016 have been retired?
97.4%, or 53,679 of 55,101 tonnes.