ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems
ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems is a agriculture methodology used by 23 projects. Registry records show 1,865,077 tonnes issued and 94.8% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
23
Countries
1
Credits issued
1,865,077 t
Credits retired
1,768,505 t
Retired share of issued
94.8%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
17.4%
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.
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,239 |
| 2024 | 23,141 |
| 2023 | 40,128 |
| 2022 | 44,778 |
| 2021 | 99,428 |
| 2020 | 190,533 |
| 2019 | 298,295 |
| 2018 | 288,967 |
| 2017 | 314,511 |
| 2016 | 270,904 |
| 2015 | 237,416 |
| 2014 | 24,558 |
| 2013 | 19,179 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
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- VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 228 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- VM0051 Improved Management in Rice Production Systems 9 projects · Withdrawn from assessment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 ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems
How many projects use ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems?
23 projects, in 1 country, as of June 2026.
Is ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems have been retired?
94.8%, or 1,768,505 of 1,865,077 tonnes.