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.
Roeslein Alternative Energy of Missouri, LLC - South Meadow
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
99.3K
issued tCO₂e
Homestead Green Energy
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
96.4K
issued tCO₂e
Rosendale Anaerobic Digester
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
94.7K
issued tCO₂e
WTE-Dallmann, LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
92.7K
issued tCO₂e
Storms Hog Power, LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
92.0K
issued tCO₂e
Gardeau Crest Dairy
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
91.8K
issued tCO₂e
Pacific Rim Dairy Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
88.7K
issued tCO₂e
Alliance Dairy
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
84.2K
issued tCO₂e
Holsum Irish Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
82.8K
issued tCO₂e
Verwey Madera Dairy Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
80.2K
issued tCO₂e
Woodcrest Dairy Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
77.7K
issued tCO₂e
Central Sands Dairy, LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
74.8K
issued tCO₂e
Adirondack Farms
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
73.0K
issued tCO₂e
Cottonwood Dairy Livestock Gas Capture Project
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
70.5K
issued tCO₂e
Pagel's Ponderosa Dairy Methane Reduction Project
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
70.1K
issued tCO₂e
T&M Hidden View Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
68.8K
issued tCO₂e
Optima KV, LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
68.5K
issued tCO₂e
Bridgewater Dairy, LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
68.5K
issued tCO₂e
Holsum Elm Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
67.3K
issued tCO₂e
Greenwood Dairy Anaerobic Digester
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
67.2K
issued tCO₂e
Dairy Dreams Methane Reduction Project
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
65.4K
issued tCO₂e
Maple Leaf Dairy West
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
64.4K
issued tCO₂e
T&M Herrema Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
64.2K
issued tCO₂e
Wakker Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
63.0K
issued tCO₂e
Open Sky Ranch Dairy Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
62.7K
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.