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.
AR-Joy Farm Dairy Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
2.0K
issued tCO₂e
Alta Sierra Dairy Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Berkshire Cow Power
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Curtimade Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Dairy Avenue and Circle H Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Felicita Dairy Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Grimmius East Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Holstein Farms Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
James Ahlem Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Leal Dairy Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Lerda-Goni Farms Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Majestic Crossing Dairy Digester
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Moonstone Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Poso Creek Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Qualco Energy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Roeslein Alternative Energy of Missouri, LLC - Whitetail
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Rosendale Anaerobic Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
SBS Ag Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Skyline Oakbend Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Top O' The Morn Farms Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Vierra Biogas LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
WestPoint Dairy Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Whitesides Dairy Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
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.