Verra has opened a public consultation on a major revision to VM0041 Methodology for the Reduction of Enteric Methane Emissions from Ruminants through the Use of Feed Ingredients, v2.0 in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program. The revised methodology would be published as version 3.0 of VM0041. The consultation will run from October 8 through November 7, 2025.
VM0041 is globally applicable and pertains to project activities that reduce methane emissions from ruminant livestock. It focuses on introducing feed ingredients into animal diets, thereby mitigating enteric methane emissions and contributing to sustainable livestock management.
The proposed revision includes the following:
- Updated approach for the additionality assessment
- Expanded guidance on applicability conditions
- Updated project boundary
- Updated quantification of greenhouse gas emission reductions
- Updated monitoring requirements for baseline and project emissions
The proposed revisions are intended to align VM0041 with the requirements of the Core Carbon Principles (CCP) Assessment Framework of the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).
Feedback
Please see the proposed revision document (PDF) for the full background and details about the proposed updates.
Verra is accepting feedback through its new digital public consultation platform, which is hosted on the Verra Project Hub. Stakeholders will need to use the link provided to enter their personal details, confirm their email address, and access the online consultation form. For additional guidance, please review the user guide (PDF).
Comments may be submitted electronically via the online form by 11:59 pm Anywhere on Earth (UTC-12) on November 7, 2025. If you experience issues using the digital public consultation platform or have feedback on it, please contact hubsupport@verra.org.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: INDEPENDENT EXPERT REVIEW
In addition to the public consultation, Verra is currently accepting proposals for an independent expert review of the draft VM0041, v3.0.
For more information on the scope of work, deliverables, timelines, and requisite experience and qualifications, please see the Request for Proposals (PDF). Please submit proposals by October 22, 2025, to methodologies@verra.org.