This case study highlights how a composting facility processing 35,000 metric tons of organic waste annually from 180 hectares of greenhouse tomatoes generated 40,000 verified carbon credits over two years (2022–2023). Eighteen thousand tons of feedstock, mainly fresh trimmings and discarded produce, qualified under rigorous carbon accounting protocols. The session will cover the full process for carbon credit generation: selecting a certification body and methodology, tracking emissions, verification, and negotiating buyer contracts. The credits were sold for approximately USD $200,000, with a contract spanning 2022–2027 and a potential five-year renewal. Attendees will learn eligibility criteria, registration workflows, verification lessons, and strategies to leverage carbon markets to fund composting operations, demonstrating how composting can simultaneously improve soil health, support climate resilience, and unlock new revenue streams. The content of this course is covered by Copyright and Licensing, Privacy and Terms of Service and Use and shall not be reprinted, reused or re-sold. For full terms visit www.compostu.net.
Speakers: Francisco Niembro
Duration: 30 minutes
Credits: 0.5
Member Price: $30.00
Non-Member Price: $52.50
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BUS.251-Carbon Credits and Composting – Yes Please-AC26.USCC
