Methodology for Reducing Emissions Intensity of Grassland-based Cattle Production

The proposed methodology incentivizes improved practices and land-sparing in grassland-based beef cattle production. Eligible land areas are those undergoing agricultural land expansion and grassland degradation. The methodology proposes to credit reductions in the GHG emissions intensity of cattle production. A performance benchmark method is proposed for additionality assessment and for the crediting baseline. Eligible project activities must include at least one practice that increases grassland and cattle productivity and may also include other activities that increase cattle productivity.

The proposed methodology is being developed by the Institute of Forest and Agricultural Management and Certification (IMAFLORA) (external). On December 19, 2024, the development of this methodology was put on hold. Verra will consider resuming the development once the following criteria are met:

• Resources are available to support the methodology development process
• The development process can be prioritized over other VCS methodology development work according to the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process.

Verra will reassess whether to resume the development of this methodology in Q1 2026.

Stakeholders interested in collaborating during methodology development or developing projects that this methodology might enable are encouraged to contact methodologies@verra.org. Please include the Methodology Development ID# CN0114 in the subject line.