RNG gets most of the attention in dairy decarbonization, but it’s not the only option. In this episode of Carbon Counts, airing at 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, EcoEngineers’ experts Dave Lindenmuth and David LaGreca sit down with dairy sustainability veteran David Darr to explore how voluntary carbon markets, insetting strategies, grants, and supply chain collaboration are helping dairy farms and food companies reduce emissions beyond RNG.
The conversation cuts through Scope 3 confusion, unpacking how companies are navigating insets vs. offsets, defining supply sheds, and balancing credible accounting with real world project economics. What you’ll learn:
How dairy farms are participating in voluntary carbon markets and insets beyond RNG
The difference between Scope 3 reductions, insets, and offsets—and why it matters
Why supply shed boundaries and traceability shape credible carbon claims
How co-claiming and collaboration can lower the cost of carbon
Where grants and catalytic capital are unlocking dairy methane reduction projects
Carbon Counts is an informational series exploring how guidance from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, state and local jurisdictions, and evolving consumer expectations are redefining transparency in emissions accounting.
Speakers:
Dave LindenmuthDavid LaGrecaDavid Darr, Sunset Sustainability
The role of the European Union (EU) Emissions Trading System (ETS) is currently at the center of a heated debate, particularly amid high energy prices and concerns about Europe’s competitiveness. As policymakers and industry seek solutions, there is growing recognition that the response to the energy crisis must include accelerating the development of domestic renewable alternatives and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. In this context, biomethane stands out as a scalable, local energy source that can contribute simultaneously to decarbonization, energy security, and system flexibility.
In this webinar scheduled for 7 a.m. CT on Thursday, May 28, we focus on the current role of biomethane under ETS1 and ETS2, focusing on how biomethane can be used as a practical tool to reduce exposure to carbon costs while supporting decarbonization goals. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to correctly structure biomethane transactions to ensure compliance and avoid invalid claims.
We also look ahead to the ongoing discussion on ETS reform and the potential evolution of the system toward recognizing carbon removals. While biomethane is currently treated as zero-emission at combustion, it can also deliver methane abatement and, in some pathways, even carbon-negative outcomes. The session explores how these benefits could be recognized through a controlled integration of certified removals, aligned with the EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF).
What You’ll Learn
How biomethane is currently treated under ETS1 and ETS2
How ETS2 expands the role of biomethane across new market segments
What is required to correctly claim a zero-emission factor by avoiding key risks associated with environmental attributes, mass balancing, and regulatory fragmentation
Why current ETS rules may undervalue biomethane’s full climate impact
How carbon removals could be integrated into ETS in the future
As renewable natural gas (RNG) assets enter a recapitalization cycle, investors are learning that RNG due diligence is fundamentally different from traditional energy infrastructure reviews.
In this educational webinar airing on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT, EcoEngineers experts walk through the unique diligence considerations that influence RNG project performance and value. Attendees will learn how to evaluate RNG assets through a risk‑focused, investor‑ready lens, including:
Why RNG assets require a different diligence approach than traditional power or energy infrastructure
The most common hidden risks in RNG acquisitions—and why projects that look strong on paper can underperform
How environmental credit markets such as the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) shape RNG revenues and project economics
Key contractual agreements to review during diligence, including feedstock, offtake, pipeline, and marketing contracts
How misaligned contract terms and termination provisions can create material downside risk
Why compliance systems, data integrity, and third‑party verification are central to preserving asset value
Practical diligence red flags investors should identify before committing capital
Designed for investors, financiers, and strategic buyers evaluating RNG acquisitions or portfolio investments, this webinar provides a practical framework for navigating RNG assets in an evolving market. Click below to register.
Access to European Union (EU) and global markets increasingly depends on credible sustainability certification, especially for renewable fuels, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and bio‑based or advanced products. Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) certification is widely recognized as one of the most rigorous and trusted sustainability systems in the world, offering verified environmental and social performance, robust greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction accounting, and full supply chain traceability.
Join us for this webinar, co‑hosted by RSB, EcoEngineers, and LRQA experts, to gain a clear and practical understanding of how RSB certification works and how it supports market access, compliance, and credibility.
During this session, we will explore:
When sustainability certification is required to enter new markets, including EU, UK, and voluntary market pathways.
What RSB certification is, how its Principles and Criteria ensure best‑in‑class sustainability and traceability across global value chains.
How RSB compares to other sustainability schemes, and why it is recognized as a rigorous, NGO‑backed system for fuels and advanced products.
How the certification process works in practice, following RSB’s structured eight‑step certification journey — from scheme selection to auditing and ongoing compliance. Documentation, system requirements, and audit expectations, including chain‑of‑custody, supply‑chain traceability, and operator responsibilities.
Not all carbon credits are created equal—but what actually defines “quality?” In this webinar, Carbon Counts hosts Dave Lindenmuth and David LaGreca explore how carbon credits are differentiated across voluntary and compliance markets, and why labels, ratings, and certifications don’t always tell the full story. Using real-world examples, we break down what common designations really mean and why buyer diligence remains critical in today’s carbon markets.
What you’ll learn:
How carbon credits are differentiated by type and perceived quality
What common labels, ratings, and certifications do—and do not—represent
Key differences between voluntary and compliance market signals
Why buyer diligence matters when evaluating carbon credit claims
Carbon Counts is an informational series exploring how guidance from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, state and local jurisdictions, and evolving consumer expectations are redefining transparency in emissions accounting.
After years of rapid growth, the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) is entering a new phase — one defined by market maturity, evolving compliance dynamics, and increased scrutiny from regulators and stakeholders. Credit prices, supply fundamentals, and policy signals are shifting, and strategies that worked in the past may no longer be enough.
In this webinar, EcoEngineers’ CA-LCFS expert unpacks what it means for the program to have “turned a corner” and how regulated parties, fuel producers, and investors should adapt. We explore how structural changes in the program are reshaping compliance planning, credit generation, and investment decisions, plus what these trends signal for the future of clean fuels in California and beyond.
In this session, you’ll learn:
What’s driving the CA-LCFS transition into a more mature market phase
How credit supply, demand, and pricing dynamics are evolving
Why project quality, carbon intensity accuracy, and verification matter more than ever
Join us to learn more about where the market is headed and how to position your organization for what’s next.
Join us for an interactive session designed to demystify the latest California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) model CA-GREET 4.0 updates and empower your team to stay ahead in California’s dynamic compliance landscape. Discover how your CI score is a living metric shaped by daily operational choices and subject to new regulatory risks and rewards. In this webinar, you will:
Learn how the new 4x clawback penalty and true-up mechanisms impact your credits and compliance risk
Understand why your CI score is always changing and how today’s operations can affect your credits for years
See real-world case studies showing how manure supply, digester downtime, and other operational factors can dramatically shift your CI score and financial outcomes
Explore the benefits of quarterly CI checks and how early detection can help you avoid penalties and capture extra credits
Get tips on leveraging benchmarking data and compliance support to optimize your facility’s performance under CA-GREET 4.0
Participate in a live Q&A with industry experts to address your specific challenges and questions
Whether you’re a facility operator, compliance manager, or project developer, this webinar will give you actionable insights and tools to thrive under the CA-LCFS.
Join us for our annual look-ahead webinar, where EcoEngineers industry experts from will provide updates and insights on the latest trends, regulatory developments, and market dynamics across our major service areas: ethanol/biodiesel, renewable diesel/sustainable aviation fuel (RD/SAF), hydrogen/electric, renewable natural gas (RNG), voluntary carbon markets (VCM), and European markets.
This session is designed to equip you with a clear understanding of what’s ahead in 2026 and highlight sector-specific challenges and opportunities. Our experts offer practical perspectives to help you navigate the evolving energy landscape.
Speakers:
Chelsea OrenKristine KlaversTanya PeacockDave LindenmuthDavid LaGrecaUrszula Szalkowska
Join us for a focused session on the electric vehicle (EV) verification requirements and 2026 changes under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) and Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR). If you are or will soon be generating credits under these programs, then this webinar is for you.
This session includes:
An brief introduction to the CA-LCFS and CFR regulations and its relevance for EV credit generation
The basics of validation and verification processes, including timelines and required data
Key requirements for EV infrastructure owners and credit generators
Common challenges and site visit expectations
Guidance on preparing for upcoming compliance deadlines and next steps to complying with the regulations
This session is ideal for municipalities, fleet operators, EV charging owners/operators, technology providers, charging network providers, and anyone new to CA-LCFS and CFR EV credit generation. Attendees gain actionable insights into EV verification.
This month, David LaGreca, Dave Lindenmuth, and Lisa Hanke explore the evolving landscape of carbon markets and regulatory policy, focusing on the strategic advantages and challenges faced by U.S. and international players. This session will cover the implications of U.S. isolationism, the impact of policies like 45Z, and the competitive dynamics between American and European carbon markets. Join experts as they debate market access, regulatory outcomes, and the future of carbon credits, with practical insights for both domestic and global stakeholders.
Carbon Counts is an informational series exploring how guidance from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, state and local jurisdictions, and evolving consumer expectations are redefining transparency in emissions accounting.
