AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.F. Methane recovery in animal manure management systems; Avoidance of methane emissions through composting
AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.F. is a waste management methodology used by 37 projects on Verra. Registry records show 1,449,741 tonnes issued and 44% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
37
Countries
6
Credits issued
1,449,741 t
Credits retired
637,685 t
Retired share of issued
44%
Projects yet to issue
45.9%
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
Where it is used
- China 29 projects
- India 3 projects
- Bangladesh 2 projects
- Brazil 1 project
- Laos 1 project
- South Africa 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 49,762 |
| 2023 | 202,398 |
| 2022 | 628,535 |
| 2021 | 425,294 |
| 2020 | 72,888 |
| 2019 | 829 |
| 2018 | 3,449 |
| 2017 | 15,044 |
| 2016 | 7,306 |
| 2015 | 11,207 |
| 2014 | 11,412 |
| 2013 | 9,143 |
| 2012 | 8,839 |
| 2011 | 3,635 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.F.
37 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Guangxi Jiabao Composting Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Haishang Shaoyang Composting Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Huaian Tech-Bank Animal Waste Management Systems (AWMS) GHG Mitigation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Jintudi Composting Project in Zhucheng City
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Paragon-Manure to Compost Grouped project in Bangladesh
Verra · Bangladesh · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Poultry Manure to Compost grouped project in Bangladesh
Verra · Bangladesh · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
SHANDONG BEICHEN BREEDING SWINE FARM COMPOSTING PROJECT
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Shunfeng Erhai Composting project in Yousuo
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Tech-Bank Swine Manure Composting Project in Jiangsu Province
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Wudi Lvhe Composting project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Wuzhong Composting Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Yangxiang 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. and Canada Biochar Protocol 9 projects · CCP-Approved
- ACM0001 Flaring or use of landfill gas 181 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- AMS-III.G. Landfill methane recovery 6 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol 128 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- VM0044 Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications 12 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
Questions about AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.F.
How many projects use AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.F.?
37 projects, in 6 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.F. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.F. have been retired?
44%, or 637,685 of 1,449,741 tonnes.