VM0041 Methodology for the Reduction of Enteric Methane Emissions from Ruminants through the Use of Feed Ingredients
VM0041 is a agriculture methodology used by 28 projects on Verra. Registry records show 26,731 tonnes issued and 43% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
28
Countries
17
Credits issued
26,731 t
Credits retired
11,497 t
Retired share of issued
43%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
89.3%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
Methodology under ICVCM assessment.
- VM0041 Methodology for the Reduction of Enteric Methane Emissions from Ruminants through the Use of Feed Ingredients - 2.0
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.
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Where it is used
- United States 7 projects
- Australia 4 projects
- Italy 2 projects
- Netherlands 2 projects
- Switzerland 1 project
- United Kingdom 1 project
- Austria 1 project
- Japan 1 project
- Argentina 1 project
- Uruguay 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,648 |
| 2023 | 8,929 |
| 2022 | 9,072 |
| 2021 | 420 |
| 2020 | 415 |
| 2019 | 247 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using VM0041
28 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
The Central Europe CowCredit project: A dairy initiative to reduce methane from enteric fermentation in Central Europe
Verra · Germany · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
The Dutch CowCredit project: A dutch dairy initiative to reduce methane from enteric fermentation
Verra · Netherlands · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
The US Beef CowCredit project: A US Beef initiative to reduce methane from enteric fermentation
Verra · United States · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- CAR U.S. Soil Enrichment Protocol 4 projects · CCP-Approved
Questions about VM0041
How many projects use VM0041?
28 projects, in 17 countries, as of June 2026.
Is VM0041 approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology under ICVCM assessment.
How much of the credits issued under VM0041 have been retired?
43%, or 11,497 of 26,731 tonnes.