ARB-LIVESTOCK ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems
ARB-LIVESTOCK is a agriculture methodology used by 103 projects on Climate Action Reserve (CAR), American Carbon Registry (ACR). Registry records show 6,680,341 tonnes issued and 76.4% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
103
Countries
1
Credits issued
6,680,341 t
Credits retired
5,105,107 t
Retired share of issued
76.4%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
20.4%
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.
- Climate Action Reserve (CAR) 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: not approved
- American Carbon Registry (ACR) 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 235,527 |
| 2024 | 286,367 |
| 2023 | 350,327 |
| 2022 | 407,705 |
| 2021 | 422,584 |
| 2020 | 579,675 |
| 2019 | 710,158 |
| 2018 | 789,088 |
| 2017 | 879,330 |
| 2016 | 901,479 |
| 2015 | 721,948 |
| 2014 | 265,933 |
| 2013 | 130,220 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using ARB-LIVESTOCK
123 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Verwey Hanford Dairy Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
395.6K
issued tCO₂e
The Dry Creek Dairy Biofactory Project
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
298.2K
issued tCO₂e
Double A Dairy
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
294.8K
issued tCO₂e
Sunnyside Farms COP
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
288.7K
issued tCO₂e
Dairyland Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
283.0K
issued tCO₂e
CalBio ORRD Project
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
274.3K
issued tCO₂e
TMF Biofuels Dairy Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
238.3K
issued tCO₂e
New Energy One Livestock Project
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
226.3K
issued tCO₂e
Blue Mountain Biogas
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
200.0K
issued tCO₂e
CE&S Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
195.3K
issued tCO₂e
Big Sky Dairy
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
194.2K
issued tCO₂e
West Star North Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
187.6K
issued tCO₂e
Scenic View Dairy Methane Reduction Project
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
161.1K
issued tCO₂e
Lakeview Farms Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
156.5K
issued tCO₂e
Aurora Ridge Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
154.8K
issued tCO₂e
Brook View Dairy Methane Reduction Project
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
153.8K
issued tCO₂e
High Island Dairy
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
146.4K
issued tCO₂e
Green Valley Dairy Methane Reduction Project
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
130.1K
issued tCO₂e
T&M Windy Ridge Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
129.1K
issued tCO₂e
Willow Point Dairy, LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
125.7K
issued tCO₂e
Fair Oaks Dairy Farm LLC GHD-Designed Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
124.7K
issued tCO₂e
Stotz Southern Generation
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
117.6K
issued tCO₂e
Willet Dairy
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
114.7K
issued tCO₂e
CSE Arizona Facility
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
105.8K
issued tCO₂e
Kettle Butte Digester
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
103.0K
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 ARB-LIVESTOCK
How many projects use ARB-LIVESTOCK?
103 projects, in 1 country, as of June 2026.
Is ARB-LIVESTOCK approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under ARB-LIVESTOCK have been retired?
76.4%, or 5,105,107 of 6,680,341 tonnes.