Johnston County Landfill Project
Registry
Climate Action Reserve (CAR)
Project ID
CAR880
Country
Category
GHG Management
Methodology
Status
Registered
Credits Issued
264,984 tCO₂e
Credits Retired
174,417 tCO₂e
Data as of
1 June 2026
Credit Passport
How to read itIssuance and retirement by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) | Retired (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23,371 | 500 |
| 2022 | 38,388 | 38,388 |
| 2021 | 41,093 | none |
| 2020 | 29,938 | 3,335 |
| 2019 | 32,494 | 32,494 |
| 2018 | 27,599 | 27,599 |
| 2013 | 24,871 | 24,871 |
| 2012 | 47,230 | 47,230 |
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Credit Passport in detail
ICVCM quality status
ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others. The version this project uses is not in registry data.
- Programme: Climate Action Reserve, CCP-eligible since April 2024.
- CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol - 4.0: withdrawn from assessment
- CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol - 5.0: under assessment
- CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol - 6.0: approved
- CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol - 6.0: withdrawn from assessment
The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance. An approved methodology means credits from this project can be eligible; it does not mean every credit carries the label.
Source: ICVCM assessment decisions · Decisions read 19 September 2026
CORSIA screen
A screen against published ICAO criteria, not an eligibility determination.
First phase, 2024 to 2026
- ProgrammePassesClimate Action Reserve is approved by ICAO for 2024 to 2026.
- DatesDoes not passCredits were issued for vintage 2012, so crediting began before 1 January 2016.
- Host country authorisationCannot be confirmed from available dataAuthorisation is granted per activity. This screen cannot confirm whether this project holds a Letter of Authorization.
Second phase, 2027 to 2029
- ProgrammeDoes not passClimate Action Reserve is not on ICAO's approved list for 2027 to 2029.
- DatesDoes not passCredits were issued for vintage 2012, so crediting began before 1 January 2016.
Programme-specific exclusions were not assessed. Host country context is under Article 6 below.
Source: ICAO eligibility decisions and registry records · Criteria verified 25 September 2026
United States and Article 6
- Bilateral agreements
- 0
- Authority for the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism
- Not appointed
- Participation requirements for the Mechanism
- Not published
- Cooperative approaches
- 0
- Article 6.2 activities
- 0
- Crediting Mechanism activities approved by the host
- 0
- Crediting Mechanism activities registered
- 0
This is country-level context. It does not show whether this project is authorised.
Source: UN Article 6 tracking · Data as of 4 September 2026
Recorded buyers
Organisations named in registry retirement records. Many retirements name no beneficiary, so this list is partial.
4.3% of retired tonnes name an organisation as beneficiary.
| Organisation | Tonnes retired | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | 7,421 | 2023 |
| Dominion Energy | 31 | 2025 |
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Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Johnston County Landfill Project is registered with Climate Action Reserve (CAR) under the car-landfill protocol, located in United States. As of 1 June 2026, registry records show 264,984 tonnes issued and 174,417 tonnes retired. This reflects registry-reported figures, not an independent quality assessment.
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Questions about this project
How many credits has Johnston County Landfill Project issued?
264,984 tonnes of credits have been issued and 174,417 retired, according to registry records as of 1 June 2026.
What is the ICVCM status of this project's methodology?
ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others. The version this project uses is not in registry data. The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance.
Which organisations have retired credits from Johnston County Landfill Project?
Registry records name 2 organisations, including Yale University, Dominion Energy. Many retirements name no beneficiary.
Registry data as of June 1, 2026