How C-Lock Technology Help Corporations with Mitigation Strategy & Validation
Corporations engaged in livestock production or downstream supply chains are under growing pressure to reduce enteric methane emissions, a key contributor to agricultural greenhouse gases (GHGs). C-Lock Inc.’s precision livestock technologies enable data-driven strategy development, real-time performance monitoring, and independent validation of methane mitigation efforts—all essential for environmental credibility and climate finance participation.
Precision Measurement for Strategy Design
- GreenFeed provides individual animal-level CH₄, CO₂, and H₂ flux data in grams/day.
- This high-resolution measurement allows companies to:
- Establish accurate methane baselines.
- Evaluate mitigation efficacy of feed additives (e.g., 3-NOP, seaweed, nitrate).
- Monitor changes across production systems, breeds, or feeding regimens.
- Links emissions to feed intake (SmartFeed) and weight gain (SmartScale) for feed-to-emission ratio optimization.
- Enables multi-variable modeling of efficiency and emissions per unit of product (e.g., kg CH₄ per kg beef or milk).
Supports Third-Party Validation and Carbon Credit Quantification
- GreenFeed is explicitly listed in Verra’s VM0041 enteric methane methodology as an approved “Automated Head Chamber” system.
- Methane mitigation projects using GreenFeed are eligible for certified carbon credit issuance under Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS).
- GreenFeed is recognized by:
- USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for methane monitoring under standard protocols.
- FAO LEAP Partnership (2023) as a validated tool for field-level mitigation research and emission quantification (FAO Report).
Enables Scalable, Site-Specific Mitigation Planning
- GreenFeed systems are mobile, solar-compatible, and usable in both feedlots and grazing environments.
- Supports region-specific strategy testing, helping corporations:
- Pilot mitigation strategies in diverse geographies.
- Tailor solutions by species, production system, or feed type.
- GreenFeed data can be used to:
- Compare emissions across suppliers, ranches, or regions.
- Incentivize producers via GHG performance metrics.
- Aggregate verified reductions into Scope 3 emissions improvements for ESG reports.
Demonstrates Mitigation Impact to Stakeholders
- Methane reductions measured by GreenFeed are:
- Scientifically robust (r ≈ 0.96 correlation to respiration chambers per FAO).
- Transparent and auditable under IPCC Tier 3 methodologies.
- Enables corporations to confidently claim:
- “X% methane reduction” from feed additives or management changes.
- “Y tons of CO₂e avoided” for carbon offset reporting.
- Validated GHG reduction data feeds directly into:
- Sustainability reports
- CDP/GRI/TCFD disclosures
- Investor ESG metrics
Strategic Corporate Value in Mitigation and Validation
| Objective | How C-Lock Helps |
| Design Mitigation Strategies | Provides accurate baseline CH₄ data for feed, genetic, and management trials |
| Validate Reductions | GreenFeed is Verra-approved and USDA/FAO-endorsed |
| Scale Across Supply Chains | Deployable on pasture and feedlots globally |
| Report Impact Transparently | Supplies third-party verifiable data for ESG and carbon claims |
| Earn Carbon Credits | Supports MRV and quantification under VM0041 methodology |
List of Acronyms and Their Definitions
| Acronym | Full Term | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| GHG | Greenhouse Gas | Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere; includes CH₄, CO₂, and N₂O. |
| GRA | Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases | An international research network focused on reducing agricultural GHG emissions. |
| UNFCCC | United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | The global treaty guiding climate change mitigation and GHG accounting. |
| FAO | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | A UN agency that sets global standards for agriculture and food systems. |
| LEAP | Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance Partnership | An FAO-led initiative to develop GHG metrics and environmental standards for livestock. |
| IPCC | Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change | The UN body responsible for assessing climate science and developing global GHG accounting methodologies. |
| VM0041 | Verra Methodology 0041 | A Verra carbon credit protocol specifically for enteric methane reduction in ruminants. |
| VCS | Verified Carbon Standard | A widely used voluntary carbon market program managed by Verra. |
| MRV | Measurement, Reporting, and Verification | A structured process to measure and validate GHG emissions and reductions for policy or market purposes. |
| NDC | Nationally Determined Contribution | A country’s formal GHG reduction pledge under the Paris Agreement. |
| ESG | Environmental, Social, and Governance | Corporate criteria for sustainability and responsible investment. |
| FCR | Feed Conversion Ratio | A metric for efficiency—how much feed it takes to produce a unit of gain or milk. |
| RFI | Residual Feed Intake | A genetic trait indicating feed efficiency independent of growth or production level. |
| PI | Principal Investigator | The lead researcher on a grant or academic project. |
| USDA | United States Department of Agriculture | The U.S. government agency overseeing agriculture and livestock research. |
| ARS | Agricultural Research Service | The USDA’s in-house research division focused on agricultural innovation. |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure | A detailed document outlining standardized procedures for operating equipment like GreenFeed. |
| Scope 1 Emissions | Direct Emissions | GHG emissions from sources owned or controlled by the reporting company (e.g., on-site livestock herds). |
| Scope 3 Emissions | Value Chain Emissions | Indirect emissions that occur in the company’s supply chain, such as methane from third-party cattle operations. |
| Paris Agreement | — | A 2015 international climate treaty under the UNFCCC, aimed at limiting global warming to below 2°C. |
| Verra | — | A leading nonprofit organization managing voluntary carbon standards, including the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS). |
| SBTi | Science Based Targets initiative | A global body that helps companies set GHG reduction goals aligned with climate science. |
| CDP | Carbon Disclosure Project | A nonprofit that runs a global disclosure system for companies’ environmental impacts. |
| GRI | Global Reporting Initiative | An international standard for sustainability reporting. |
| TCFD | Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures | A framework to help companies disclose climate-related financial risks. |
| CO₂e | Carbon Dioxide Equivalent | A standardized unit for comparing different greenhouse gases based on their global warming potential. |
| LCA | Life Cycle Assessment | A scientific method for evaluating the total environmental impact of a product across its life stages (e.g., cradle to grave). |