Mooh methane reduction

Mooh methane reduction

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Mooh methane reduction

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Curbing methane emissions on Swiss dairy farms
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Project Overview

Livestock, particularly cows, play a significant role in the global methane emissions crisis. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is produced during the digestive process of ruminant animals like cows. This natural process, also called enteric fermentation, contributes to a staggering 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In Switzerland, methane from livestock plays a substantial role in the nation's emissions profile.

Solution Description

This project works with dairy farmers to reduce methane emissions by mixing a natural feed additive into the cows’ feed regimen. Cattle farmers participating in the Mooh project add Agolin®, a carefully balanced combination of essential oil compounds in their natural form, to their cows’ feed regiment.

Sustainable Development Goals

2 - Zero Hunger

430 farmers

participating in the project 

12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Public access to data

to help make better purchasing decisions

13 - Climate Action

10,000 tonnes CO2e

expected to be avoided on average annually

Impact

By adding in the Agolin®, methane emissions are reduced by approximately 9%. Agolin® also positively impacts milk yield as it makes it easier for cows to digest the nutrients, thereby increasing the overall energy conversion from feed to milk. The Mooh project is the first VCS-certified project of its kind in Switzerland. Launched in 2022, it will run through 2028 and it is estimated that 100'000 tCO2e will be avoided across the project's lifetime. The number of participating Swiss dairy farms will also grow from 430 to approximately 1’200 farms, contributing to a future-proof food system in Switzerland.

Project Information

Project Name
MOOH COOPERATIVE GROUPED PROJECT Reduction of methane emissions in the Swiss dairy sector
City
Zürich
Country
Switzerland
Solution Type
Other
Methodologies
VM0041
Project Partner
mooh Genossenschaft
Scale
Large scale
Sectoral Scope
Other
Standard
VERIFIED CARBON UNIT
Registries

Vintage

In carbon credits, a "vintage" indicates the year a specific amount of CO2 (measured in tonnes) was successfully reduced or removed from the atmosphere.
2022

1847 tCO2e