Biodigestor Program in the State of Kerala by INSEDA and SDA
Registry
Gold Standard
Project ID
GLD3404
Country
Category
Renewable Energy
Methodology
Status
Not stated
Credits Issued
112,334 tCO₂e
Credits Retired
103,897 tCO₂e
Data as of
1 June 2026
Credit Passport
How to read itIssuance and retirement by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) | Retired (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,435 | 739 |
| 2020 | 13,969 | 13,690 |
| 2019 | 12,556 | 7,094 |
| 2018 | 11,450 | 11,450 |
| 2017 | 15,159 | 15,159 |
| 2016 | 15,190 | 15,190 |
| 2015 | 15,139 | 15,139 |
| 2014 | 15,170 | 15,170 |
| 2013 | 10,266 | 10,266 |
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Credit Passport in detail
ICVCM quality status
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved.
- Programme: Gold Standard, CCP-eligible since April 2024.
- AMS-I.E. - Switch from non-renewable biomass for thermal applications by the user - 1.0-13.0: does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
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
- ProgrammePassesGold Standard is approved by ICAO for 2024 to 2026.
- DatesDoes not passCrediting began before 1 January 2016 (Gold Standard records a crediting period from 29 April 2013).
- 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
- ProgrammePassesGold Standard is approved by ICAO for 2027 to 2029.
- DatesDoes not passCrediting began before 1 January 2016 (Gold Standard records a crediting period from 29 April 2013).
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
India and Article 6
- Bilateral agreements
- 2
- Authority for the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism
- Appointed
- Participation requirements for the Mechanism
- 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.
0.3% of retired tonnes name an organisation as beneficiary.
| Organisation | Tonnes retired | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas Airways | 303 | 2017 |
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Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Declared SDG contributions
Goals the project declared to its registry. CRBN.credit does not measure these outcomes.
Source: Gold Standard registry · Data as of 17 September 2026
Gold Standard's current record
Gold Standard registry · as of 28 October 2026
Status
Gold Standard Certified Project
Project type
Biogas - Heat
Scale
Small scale
Structure
Standalone project
Developer
First Climate Markets AG
Crediting period
29 Apr 2013 to 28 Apr 2023
Expected per year
15,180 tCO₂e, as estimated at registration
Biodigestor Program in the State of Kerala by INSEDA and SDA is registered with Gold Standard under the ams-i-e protocol, located in India. As of 1 June 2026, registry records show 112,334 tonnes issued and 103,897 tonnes retired. This reflects registry-reported figures, not an independent quality assessment.
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Questions about this project
How many credits has Biodigestor Program in the State of Kerala by INSEDA and SDA issued?
112,334 tonnes of credits have been issued and 103,897 retired, according to registry records as of 1 June 2026.
What is the ICVCM status of this project's methodology?
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved. The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance.
Which organisations have retired credits from Biodigestor Program in the State of Kerala by INSEDA and SDA?
Registry records name 1 organisation: Qantas Airways. Many retirements name no beneficiary.
Registry data as of June 1, 2026