Active 21 December 2021
Outcome Label
Eligibility
Reductions
15. Livestock and manure management
This methodology is globally applicable and applies to project activities that reduce methane emissions by introducing feed ingredients into ruminating mammals’ diets. Ruminating mammals include species such as cattle, goat, sheep, deer, giraffe, and antelope.
Please note:
- VM0041, v2.0 is available in digital format on the Verra Project Hub and can be accessed through the Digital Project Submission Tool. Proponents are encouraged to use the digital versions of methodologies as they become available. Please email hubsupport@verra.org for support or to request access to the Verra Project Hub.
Development History
VM0041 Methodology for the Reduction of Enteric Methane Emissions from Ruminants through the Use of Feed Ingredients, v2.0
Status: Active since December 21, 2021
Mitigation Outcome Label Eligibility: Reductions
Summary of Changes:
- Expands the applicability conditions to include any type of feed ingredient approved for animal use and with scientific evidence demonstrating its efficacy.
- Increase the stringency of the procedure by which project proponents establish the enteric methane emission reduction factor to better reflect the latest best practices within the animal sciences field.
Developer(s): The revisions followed an alternative Methodology Approval Process. The revisions were prepared by an independent external expert and were posted for a 30-day public consultation. The methodology was circulated to the FAO feed additive working group and leading experts in enteric methane emissions. Verra’s in-house experts and a second, independent external expert reviewed the methodology to assess the revisions, determine whether the revised methodology is as rigorous as the previous version, and ensure that the revised methodology complies with the VCS Methodology Requirements.
Dates of Public Consultation: August 16, 2021 to September 14, 2021
Summary of Public Consultation: Summary of Public Comments for VM0041, v2.0 (PDF)
VVB Assessment Report(s): Given the number of experts involved in drafting and reviewing the revisions (including world-leading experts on the subject) and the technical nature of the revisions, the assessment did not include a review by a validation/verification body.
Status: Active since November 22, 2019 to November 15, 2021
Mitigation Outcome Label Eligibility: Reductions
Developer(s): Mootral SA (external)
Dates of Public Consultation: February 28, 2019 to March 30, 2019
Summary of Public Consultation: Summary of Public Comments for VM0041, v1.0 (PDF)
VVB Assessment Report(s): First Assessment Report for VM0041, v1.0 (PDF), Second Assessment Report for VM0041, v1.0 (PDF)