CAR-LIVESTOCK ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems
CAR-LIVESTOCK is a agriculture methodology used by 72 projects on Climate Action Reserve (CAR). Registry records show 3,352,314 tonnes issued and 96.7% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
72
Countries
2
Credits issued
3,352,314 t
Credits retired
3,241,464 t
Retired share of issued
96.7%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
5.6%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
Methodology under ICVCM assessment.
- CAR U.S. Livestock Protocol - 1.0-4.0
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
Where it is used
- United States 70 projects
- Argentina 2 projects
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 39,908 |
| 2023 | 43,332 |
| 2022 | 47,006 |
| 2021 | 91,369 |
| 2020 | 82,647 |
| 2019 | 111,937 |
| 2018 | 113,460 |
| 2017 | 99,412 |
| 2016 | 93,118 |
| 2015 | 76,300 |
| 2014 | 680,332 |
| 2013 | 527,192 |
| 2012 | 472,155 |
| 2011 | 399,036 |
| 2010 | 274,386 |
| 2009 | 129,449 |
| 2008 | 35,468 |
| 2007 | 35,807 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using CAR-LIVESTOCK
72 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Hidden View Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
36.7K
issued tCO₂e
PagelÆs Ponderosa Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
35.9K
issued tCO₂e
Sunnyside Farms Inc
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
34.4K
issued tCO₂e
Alliance Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
33.7K
issued tCO₂e
Intrepid Technology Resources, Inc. Anaerobic Digester at the Whitesides Dairy Farm
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
31.2K
issued tCO₂e
Two Fiets Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
29.5K
issued tCO₂e
Willet Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
27.7K
issued tCO₂e
CalBio ORRD
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
24.8K
issued tCO₂e
Vanderhyde Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
22.3K
issued tCO₂e
Gardeau Crest Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
22.1K
issued tCO₂e
CSE AZ Facility I
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
21.8K
issued tCO₂e
Maple Leaf Dairy West
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
20.5K
issued tCO₂e
Herrema Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
19.5K
issued tCO₂e
Sunny Knoll Farms
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
19.4K
issued tCO₂e
Holsum Irish Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
17.7K
issued tCO₂e
Fair Oaks Dairy Farm LLC Cyclus-Designed Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
17.4K
issued tCO₂e
Storms Hog Power, LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
17.3K
issued tCO₂e
Edaleen Cow Power, LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
16.9K
issued tCO₂e
Ideal Family Farms Digester Project
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
16.4K
issued tCO₂e
Synergy Biogas, LLC
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
14.9K
issued tCO₂e
Grotegut Dairy Farm Inc
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
11.7K
issued tCO₂e
Southern Generation
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
11.6K
issued tCO₂e
Farm Power Lynden Anaerobic Digester
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
10.4K
issued tCO₂e
Intrepid Technology Resources, Inc. Anaerobic Digester at the Westpoint Dairy
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
9.3K
issued tCO₂e
Alliance Dairies
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) · United States · Ghg Management
9.1K
issued tCO₂e
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- CAR U.S. Soil Enrichment Protocol 4 projects · CCP-Approved
Questions about CAR-LIVESTOCK
How many projects use CAR-LIVESTOCK?
72 projects, in 2 countries, as of June 2026.
Is CAR-LIVESTOCK approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology under ICVCM assessment.
How much of the credits issued under CAR-LIVESTOCK have been retired?
96.7%, or 3,241,464 of 3,352,314 tonnes.