Z-Best Food Waste Composting
Registry
Climate Action Reserve (CAR)
Project ID
CAR801
Country
Category
GHG Management
Methodology
Status
Completed
Credits Issued
49,448 tCO₂e
Credits Retired
49,448 tCO₂e
Data as of
1 June 2026
Credit Passport
How to read itIssuance and retirement by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) | Retired (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6,799 | 6,799 |
| 2012 | 9,394 | 9,394 |
| 2011 | 12,658 | 12,658 |
| 2010 | 12,344 | 12,344 |
| 2009 | 6,042 | 6,042 |
| 2008 | 2,211 | 2,211 |
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Credit Passport in detail
ICVCM quality status
Methodology could not be matched to ICVCM records.
- Programme: Climate Action Reserve, CCP-eligible since April 2024.
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 2008, 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 2008, 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.
84.2% of retired tonnes name an organisation as beneficiary.
| Organisation | Tonnes retired | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| TransAlta | 41,649 | 2015 |
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Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Z-Best Food Waste Composting is registered with Climate Action Reserve (CAR) under the car-organic-composting protocol, located in United States. As of 1 June 2026, registry records show 49,448 tonnes issued and 49,448 tonnes retired. This reflects registry-reported figures, not an independent quality assessment.
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Questions about this project
How many credits has Z-Best Food Waste Composting issued?
49,448 tonnes of credits have been issued and 49,448 retired, according to registry records as of 1 June 2026.
Which organisations have retired credits from Z-Best Food Waste Composting?
Registry records name 1 organisation: TransAlta. Many retirements name no beneficiary.
Registry data as of June 1, 2026