CAR-LANDFILL-MX CAR Mexico Landfill Protocol
CAR-LANDFILL-MX is a waste management methodology used by 3 projects on Climate Action Reserve (CAR). Registry records show 562,465 tonnes issued and 36.9% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
3
Countries
1
Credits issued
562,465 t
Credits retired
207,366 t
Retired share of issued
36.9%
Projects yet to issue
0%
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
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 113,887 |
| 2024 | 130,886 |
| 2023 | 140,907 |
| 2022 | 100,850 |
| 2021 | 20,172 |
| 2020 | 15,042 |
| 2019 | 10,848 |
| 2018 | 12,267 |
| 2017 | 9,376 |
| 2016 | 8,230 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using CAR-LANDFILL-MX
3 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Ciudad Juarez Landfill Gas to Energy Project
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · Mexico · Ghg Management
319.2K
issued tCO₂e
Relleno Sanitario Bordo Poniente IV Etapa
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · Mexico · Ghg Management
66.6K
issued tCO₂e
LA PERSEVERANCIA BIOGAS PLANT
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · Mexico · Ghg Management
62.7K
issued tCO₂e
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- CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol 128 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- VM0044 Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications 12 projects · Withdrawn from assessment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 CAR-LANDFILL-MX
How many projects use CAR-LANDFILL-MX?
3 projects, in 1 country, as of June 2026.
Is CAR-LANDFILL-MX approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under CAR-LANDFILL-MX have been retired?
36.9%, or 207,366 of 562,465 tonnes.