Consultation on the Federal Offset Protocol: Reducing Manure Methane Emissions
May 5, 2025 | Documents
The National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) and the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) submitted input on Environment and Climate
Change Canada’s draft Federal Offset Protocol: Reducing Manure Methane Emissions.
While the protocol has good intentions and we respect the value of detailed quantification related to measurable reductions in methane emissions, the result is a program which is so cumbersome that it will be difficult for many farms to implement. Other offset protocols have seen limited uptake because administrative burden has either deterred participation or has required the engagement of professional services to quantify the credits, which incurs expenses and significantly reduces the benefit to the participant.