Cargill has partnered with TREES Consulting to develop a methodology that provides the framework for measuring methane emissions reduction using feed supplements incorporated into beef cattle diets.
The new methodology defines a set of parameters that beef producers can adopt for Gold Standard-approved methane emissions, enabling them to register their greenhouse gas mitigation project for certification. Gold Standard’s Verified Emissions Reductions can be traded in carbon markets, allowing credit purchasers to support the projects directly. Producers first establish a baseline for emissions for a minimum of three years. Cattle are given feed supplements, which are tracked throughout the project for five years.
“We know that the industry is looking for more accurate tools to measure methane reduction,” said Joanne Sharpe, Cargill’s global ruminant sustainability lead. “As producers look at their current levels of production efficiency and work toward sustainability goals, we are committed to finding ways to ensure they can be recognized and rewarded for their efforts.”
