Carbon credit methodologies

Each methodology below links to a page showing how its projects have performed in registry records: how many projects use it, how much has been issued and retired, where it is used, and its current ICVCM status.

473 methodologies

Forestry & Land Use (97)

CAR-FOREST-MX CAR Mexico Forest Protocol 484 projects · ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others
AR-ACM0003 Afforestation and reforestation of lands except wetlands 272 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0047 Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation 193 projects · Methodology approved for the CCP label
ARB-FOREST ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: U.S. Forest Projects 160 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) on Non-Federal U.S. Forestlands 151 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0007 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF) 120 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0015 Methodology for Avoided Unplanned Deforestation 115 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: U.S. Forest Projects 109 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0010 Methodology for Improved Forest Management: Conversion from Logged to Protected Forest 103 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
ACR-IFM-NONFED ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) on Non-Federal U.S. Forestlands 47 projects · Methodology approved for the CCP label
VM0026 Methodology for Sustainable Grassland Management (SGM) 47 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0033 Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration 44 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
AR-AMS0007 Afforestation and reforestation project activities implemented on lands other than wetlands 43 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
CAR-FOREST ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: U.S. Forest Projects 42 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
CAR-GRASSLAND CAR U.S. Grassland Protocol 39 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
VM0048 Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation 30 projects · Methodology approved for the CCP label
VM0009 Methodology for Avoided Ecosystem Conversion 29 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ART - The REDD+ Environmental Excellence Standard (TREES) 26 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-ACM0001 Afforestation and reforestation of degraded land 21 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
GS Methodology for Afforestation/Reforestation GHG Emissions Reduction and Sequestration 21 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0006 Methodology for Carbon Accounting for Mosaic and Landscape-scale REDD Projects 20 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Methodology Under Development 19 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0003 Methodology for Improved Forest Management through Extension of Rotation Age 18 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
VM0012 Improved Forest Management in Temperate and Boreal Forests (LtPF) 18 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
VM0032 Methodology for the Adoption of Sustainable Grasslands through Adjustment of Fire and Grazing 16 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AM0014 Afforestation and reforestation of degraded mangrove habitats 15 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AMS0001 Simplified baseline and monitoring methodologies for small-scale A/R CDM project activities implemented on grasslands or croplands with limited displacement of pre-project activities 14 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0034 Canadian Forest Carbon Offset Methodology 12 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR-CANADA-FOREST ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) on Canadian Forestlands 10 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0003 Partial substitution of fossil fuels in cement or quicklime manufacture 8 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0045 Improved Forest Management Methodology Using Dynamic Matched Baselines from National Forest Inventories 8 projects · Methodology approved for the CCP label
CAR-GRASSLAND-CA CAR Canada Grassland Protocol 7 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0007 + VM0048 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF); Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation 7 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
REFORESTATION Reforestation 6 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0007 + VM0047 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF); Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation 6 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0037 Methodology for Implementation of REDD+ Activities in Landscapes Affected by Mosaic Deforestation and Degradation 6 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ECY-FOREST ECY Compliance Offset Protocol: U.S. Forest Projects 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0007 + VM0015 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF); Methodology for Avoided Unplanned Deforestation 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0047 + VM0048 Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation; Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AM0003 Afforestation and reforestation of degraded land through tree planting, assisted natural regeneration and control of animal grazing 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0036 Methodology for Rewetting Drained Temperate Peatlands 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Afforestation and Reforestation of Degraded Lands 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) on Canadian Forestlands 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) on Small Non-Industrial Private Forestlands 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR-IFM-SMALL ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) on Small Non-Industrial Private Forestlands 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0007 + VM0033 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF); Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0015 + VM0017 Methodology for Avoided Unplanned Deforestation; Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Land Management 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0042 + VM0047 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management; Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Restoration of California Deltaic and Coastal Wetlands 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-ACM0002 Afforestation or reforestation of degraded land without displacement of pre-project activities 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AMS0005 Simplified baseline and monitoring methodology for small-scale afforestation and reforestation project activities under the clean development mechanism implemented on lands having low inherent potential to support living biomass 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
CAR U.S. Forest Protocol 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ECY Compliance Offset Protocol: U.S. Forest Projects 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
FCPF - Carbon Fund Methodological Framework 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0005 Methodology for Conversion of Low-Productive Forest to High-Productive Forest 2 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
VM0005 + AR-ACM0003 Methodology for Conversion of Low-Productive Forest to High-Productive Forest; Afforestation and reforestation of lands except wetlands 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0011 Methodology for Calculating GHG Benefits from Preventing Planned Degradation 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Active Conservation and Sustainable Management on U.S. Forestlands 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Avoided Conversion of Grasslands and Shrublands to Crop Production 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Restoration of Pocosin Wetlands 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR-AFFOR-REFOR ACR Afforestation and Reforestation of Degraded Lands 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR-POCOSIN ACR Restoration of Pocosin Wetlands 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0014 + VM0007 + AR-ACM0003 Natural gas-based package cogeneration; REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF); Afforestation and reforestation of lands except wetlands 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0047 Production of biodiesel based on waste oils and/or waste fats from biogenic origin for use as fuel 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AM0002 Restoration of degraded lands through afforestation/reforestation 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AM0005 Afforestation and reforestation project activities implemented for industrial and/or commercial uses 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AM0005 + AR-ACM0003 Afforestation and reforestation project activities implemented for industrial and/or commercial uses; Afforestation and reforestation of lands except wetlands 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AM0007 Afforestation and Reforestation of Land Currently Under Agricultural or Pastoral Use 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AM0010 Afforestation and reforestation project activities implemented on unmanaged grassland in reserve/protected areas 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AMS0002 Simplified baseline and monitoring methodologies for small-scale afforestation and reforestation project activities under the CDM implemented on settlements 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AMS0003 Afforestation and reforestation project activities implemented on wetlands 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AMS0003 + AR-AMS0007 + AR-ACM0003 + AR-AM0014 Afforestation and reforestation project activities implemented on wetlands; Afforestation and reforestation project activities implemented on lands other than wetlands; Afforestation and reforestation of lands except wetlands; Afforestation and reforestation of degraded mangrove habitats 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AMS0004 Simplified baseline and monitoring methodology for small-scale agroforestry - afforestation and reforestation project activities under the clean development mechanism 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AMS0006 Simplified baseline and monitoring methodology for small-scale silvopastoral - afforestation and reforestation project activities under the clean development mechanism 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-AMS0007 + VM0006 Afforestation and reforestation project activities implemented on lands other than wetlands; Methodology for Carbon Accounting for Mosaic and Landscape-scale REDD Projects 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0003 + AR-ACM0003 Methodology for Improved Forest Management through Extension of Rotation Age; Afforestation and reforestation of lands except wetlands 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0004 Methodology for Conservation Projects that Avoid Planned Land-use Conversion in Peat Swamp Forests 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0005 Methodology for Conversion of Low-Productive Forest to High-Productive Forest; VM0015 Methodology for Avoided Unplanned Deforestation; Methodology Under Development 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0005 + VM0007 + VM0017 Methodology for Conversion of Low-Productive Forest to High-Productive Forest; REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF); Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Land Management 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0006 + VM0048 Methodology for Carbon Accounting for Mosaic and Landscape-scale REDD Projects; Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0007 + AR-ACM0003 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF); Afforestation and reforestation of lands except wetlands 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0007 + VM0010 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF); Methodology for Improved Forest Management: Conversion from Logged to Protected Forest 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0007 + VM0010 + VM0048 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF); Methodology for Improved Forest Management: Conversion from Logged to Protected Forest; Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0007 + VM0011 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF); Methodology for Calculating GHG Benefits from Preventing Planned Degradation 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0007 + VM0033 + VM0047 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF); Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration; Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0007 + VM0033 + VM0047 + VM0048 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF); Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration; Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation; Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0007 + VM0042 REDD+ Methodology Framework (REDD-MF); Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0015 + VM0037 Methodology for Avoided Unplanned Deforestation; Methodology for Implementation of REDD+ Activities in Landscapes Affected by Mosaic Deforestation and Degradation 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0024 + VM0021 Methodology for Coastal Wetland Creation; Soil Carbon Quantification Methodology 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0032 + VM0042 Methodology for the Adoption of Sustainable Grasslands through Adjustment of Fire and Grazing; Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0033 + AR-AM0014 Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration; Afforestation and reforestation of degraded mangrove habitats 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0033 + VM0042 Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration; Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0033 + VM0047 Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration; Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0035 Methodology for Improved Forest Management through Reduced Impact Logging 1 project · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
VM0041 + VM0042 Methodology for the Reduction of Enteric Methane Emissions from Ruminants through the Use of Feed Ingredients; Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0042 + VM0048 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management; Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0048 Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet

Waste Management (58)

ACM0001 Flaring or use of landfill gas 181 projects · ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others
CAR-LANDFILL CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol 128 projects · ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others
ACM0022 Alternative waste treatment processes 65 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.G. Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Landfill methane recovery 39 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.F. Methane recovery in animal manure management systems; Avoidance of methane emissions through composting 37 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Biochar Production and Storage 31 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.F. Avoidance of methane emissions through composting 28 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.H. Methane recovery in wastewater treatment 24 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0014 Treatment of wastewater 20 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.AJ. Recovery and recycling of materials from solid wastes 18 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.H. Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Methane recovery in wastewater treatment 13 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0044 Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications 12 projects · ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others
Monitoring, Reporting and Verification Protocol for Landfill Gas Combustion 11 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0007 Revision to AMS-III.AJ.: Recovery and Recycling of Materials from Solid Wastes 10 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
CAR-BIOCHAR CAR U.S. and Canada Biochar Protocol 9 projects · Methodology approved for the CCP label
CAR U.S. Organic Waste Composting Protocol 8 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0080 Mitigation of greenhouse gases emissions with treatment of wastewater in aerobic wastewater treatment plants 7 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Landfill Gas Destruction and Beneficial Use Projects 6 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.G. Landfill methane recovery 6 projects · ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others
ACM0001 + ACM0002 Flaring or use of landfill gas; Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0011 Fuel switching from coal and/or petroleum fuels to natural gas in existing power plants for electricity generation 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR-LANDFILL ACR Landfill Gas Destruction and Beneficial Use Projects 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.C. + AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.H. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Methane recovery in wastewater treatment 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.H. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Methane recovery in wastewater treatment 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.BA. Recovery and recycling of materials from E-waste 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.I. Avoidance of methane production in wastewater treatment through replacement of anaerobic systems by aerobic systems 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0025 Alternative waste treatment processes 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.E. Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Avoidance of methane production from decay of biomass through controlled combustion, gasification or mechanical/ thermal treatment 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
CAR-WASTE-DIGESTION CAR U.S. Organic Waste Digestion Protocol 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0046 Methodology for Reducing Food Loss and Waste 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0008 Revision to AMS-III.BA.: Recovery and Recycling of Materials from E-waste 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0001 + ACM0022 Flaring or use of landfill gas; Alternative waste treatment processes 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0001 + AMS-I.D. Flaring or use of landfill gas; Grid connected renewable electricity generation 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0010 Landfill gas capture and electricity generation projects where landfill gas capture is not mandated by law 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
CAR-LANDFILL-MX CAR Mexico Landfill Protocol 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.G. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Landfill methane recovery 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.F. + AMS-III.H. Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid; Methane recovery in wastewater treatment 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0007 + VMR0008 Revision to AMS-III.AJ.: Recovery and Recycling of Materials from Solid Wastes; Revision to AMS-III.BA.: Recovery and Recycling of Materials from E-waste 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0016 Flaring or Use of Landfill Gas (ACM0001 Revision) 2 projects · Methodology approved for the CCP label
ACM0001 + AMS-III.B. Flaring or use of landfill gas; Switching fossil fuels 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0001 + VMR0016 Flaring or use of landfill gas; Flaring or Use of Landfill Gas (ACM0001 Revision) 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0002 + ACM0022 Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources; Alternative waste treatment processes 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0057 + VMR0009 Avoided emissions from biomass wastes through use as feed stock in pulp and paper, cardboard, fibreboard or bio-oil production; Revision to AM0057: Avoided Emissions from Biomass Wastes through Use as Feedstock in Pulp and Paper, Cardboard, Fiberboard or Bio-oil Production 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.C. + AMS-I.F. + AMS-III.H. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid; Methane recovery in wastewater treatment 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.H. + AMS-III.AQ. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Methane recovery in wastewater treatment; Introduction of Bio-CNG in transportation applications 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.D. + AMS-I.F. + AMS-III.H. Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid; Methane recovery in wastewater treatment 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.F. + AMS-III.Y. Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Avoidance of methane emissions through composting; Methane avoidance through separation of solids from wastewater or manure treatment systems 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.G. + AMS-III.AO. Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Landfill methane recovery; Methane recovery through controlled anaerobic digestion 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-II.H. Energy efficiency measures through centralization of utility provisions of an industrial facility 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.AF. Avoidance of methane emissions through excavating and composting of partially decayed municipal solid waste (MSW) 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.E. + AMS-III.F. Methane recovery in animal manure management systems; Avoidance of methane production from decay of biomass through controlled combustion, gasification or mechanical/ thermal treatment; Avoidance of methane emissions through composting 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.E. + AMS-III.F. Avoidance of methane production from decay of biomass through controlled combustion, gasification or mechanical/ thermal treatment; Avoidance of methane emissions through composting 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.H. + AMS-III.AQ. Methane recovery in wastewater treatment; Introduction of Bio-CNG in transportation applications 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.J. Avoidance of fossil fuel combustion for carbon dioxide production to be used as raw material for industrial processes 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.L. Avoidance of methane production from biomass decay through controlled pyrolysis 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Offset Project Methodology for Landfill Methane Collection and Combustion 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0007 + VMR0009 Revision to AMS-III.AJ.: Recovery and Recycling of Materials from Solid Wastes; Revision to AM0057: Avoided Emissions from Biomass Wastes through Use as Feedstock in Pulp and Paper, Cardboard, Fiberboard or Bio-oil Production 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0009 Revision to AM0057: Avoided Emissions from Biomass Wastes through Use as Feedstock in Pulp and Paper, Cardboard, Fiberboard or Bio-oil Production 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet

Industrial & Commercial (57)

ACM0008 Abatement of methane from coal mines 79 projects · ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others
ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Mine Methane Capture Projects 68 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ARB-MINE-METHANE ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Mine Methane Capture Projects 55 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0012 Waste energy recovery 39 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
AMS-III.Z. Fuel switch, process improvement and energy efficiency in brick manufacture 22 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0029 Baseline Methodology for Grid Connected Electricity Generation Plants using Natural Gas 17 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR-ABANDONED-WELLS ACR Plugging of Orphaned Oil and Gas (OOG) Wells 15 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0025 Campus Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency 12 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0023 Leak detection and repair in gas production, processing, transmission, storage and distribution systems and in refinery facilities 11 projects · ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others
AMS-III.Q. Waste energy recovery 11 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
AMS-II.D. Energy efficiency and fuel switching measures for industrial facilities 9 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Plugging of Orphaned Oil and Gas (OOG) Wells 8 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
CAR-CEMENT CAR U.S. Low-Carbon Cement 8 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0009 Recovery and utilization of gas from oil fields that would otherwise be flared or vented 6 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0017 Production of biodiesel for use as fuel 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0039 Methodology for Use of Foam Stabilized Base and Emulsion Asphalt Mixtures in Pavement Application 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.B. Switching fossil fuels 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
CAR-MINE-METHANE ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Mine Methane Capture Projects 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0018 Energy Efficiency and Solid Waste Diversion Activities within a Sustainable Community 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0002 + AM0029 Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources; Baseline Methodology for Grid Connected Electricity Generation Plants using Natural Gas 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Capturing and Destroying Methane from Coal and Trona Mines in North America 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0002 + ACM0012 Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources; Waste energy recovery 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0009 Fuel switching from coal or petroleum fuel to natural gas 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Conversion of High-Bleed Pneumatic Controllers in Oil and Natural Gas Systems 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Methodology for Reduction in Emissions from the Recycling of Transformer Oil 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR-MINE-METHANE ACR Capturing and Destroying Methane from Coal and Trona Mines in North America 2 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
AMS-III.AK. Biodiesel production and use for transport applications 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0001 ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Mine Methane Capture Projects 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0002 ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Mine Methane Capture Projects 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0002 + AMS-I.D. + AMS-II.D. Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources; Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Energy efficiency and fuel switching measures for industrial facilities 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0005 Increasing the blend in cement production 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0007 Conversion from single cycle to combined cycle power generation 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0008 + VMR0002 Abatement of methane from coal mines; Revisions to ACM0008 to Include Methane Capture and Destruction from Abandoned Coal Mines 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0012 + AMS-I.C. Waste energy recovery; Thermal energy production with or without electricity 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0012 + AMS-III.Q. Waste energy recovery; Waste energy recovery 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0013 Construction and operation of new grid connected fossil fuel fired power plants using a less GHG intensive technology 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0021 Reduction of emissions from charcoal production by improved kiln design and/or abatement of methane 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0026 Fossil fuel-based cogeneration for identified recipient facility(ies) 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0024 Baseline methodology for greenhouse gas reductions through waste heat recovery and utilization for power generation at cement plants 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0030 PFC emission reductions from anode effect mitigation at primary aluminium smelting facilities 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0048 New cogeneration project activities supplying electricity and heat to multiple customers 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0058 Introduction of a new primary district heating system 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0059 Reduction in GHGs emission from primary aluminium smelters 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0064 Capture and utilisation or destruction of mine methane (excluding coal mines) or non mine methane 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0070 Manufacturing of energy efficient domestic refrigerators 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.B. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Switching fossil fuels 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.D. + AMS-II.E. Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Energy efficiency and fuel switching measures for buildings 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-II.B. Supply side energy efficiency improvements - generation 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-II.S. Energy efficiency in motor systems 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.BB. Electrification of communities through grid extension or construction of new mini-grids 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.M. Reduction in consumption of electricity by recovering soda from paper manufacturing process 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
GS Biodiesel from waste oil/fat from biogenic origin for use as fuel 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Monitoring, Reporting and Verification Protocol for Cogeneration 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0013 Calculating Emission Reductions from Jet Engine Washing 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0014 Interception and Destruction of Fugitive Methane from Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Seeps 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0018 + ACM0022 Energy Efficiency and Solid Waste Diversion Activities within a Sustainable Community; Alternative waste treatment processes 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0012 Production of Geopolymer Cement 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet

Household & Community (43)

GS TPDDTEC Reduced emissions from cooking and heating - technologies and practices to displace decentralized thermal energy consumption 593 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-II.G. Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass 352 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
GS Simplified Methodology for Clean and Efficient Cookstoves 257 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0006 Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switch Measures in Thermal Applications 230 projects · Methodology withdrawn from ICVCM assessment
AMS-I.E. Switch from non-renewable biomass for thermal applications by the user 123 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
GS Methodology for emission reductions from safe drinking water supply 103 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
NOT-PROVIDED Not provided 52 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.A. Electricity generation by the user 50 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
OTHER Other 48 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
GS Methodology for Metered and Measured Energy Cooking Devices 38 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-II.C. Demand-side energy efficiency activities for specific technologies 33 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-II.J. Demand-side activities for efficient lighting technologies 32 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.AV. Low greenhouse gas emitting safe drinking water production systems 29 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0050 Energy Efficiency and Fuel-Switch Measures in Cookstoves 24 projects · Methodology approved for the CCP label
GS Methodology for Improved Cookstoves and Kitchen Regimes 21 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.I. Biogas/biomass thermal applications for households/small users 16 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-II.E. Energy efficiency and fuel switching measures for buildings 14 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
GS Programme, baseline and monitoring methodology for the introduction of an alternative ignition technique as measure to improve the energy efficiency of domestic coal fires 13 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
GS methodology for Manure Management Systems and Municipal Solid Waste 10 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0008 Weatherization of Single-Family and Multi-Family Buildings 10 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
GS Methodology For Animal Waste Managment And Biogas Application 8 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
GS Methodology for Accreditation of Water Benefit Certificates 8 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.R. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Methane recovery in agricultural activities at household/small farm level 6 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.E. + AMS-III.AV. Switch from non-renewable biomass for thermal applications by the user; Low greenhouse gas emitting safe drinking water production systems 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-II.G. + AMS-III.AR. Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass; Substituting fossil fuel based lighting with LED/CFL lighting systems 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0006 + VM0050 Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switch Measures in Thermal Applications; Energy Efficiency and Fuel-Switch Measures in Cookstoves 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.E. + VMR0006 + AMS-III.AV. Switch from non-renewable biomass for thermal applications by the user; Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switch Measures in Thermal Applications; Low greenhouse gas emitting safe drinking water production systems 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-II.G. + VMR0006 Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass; Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switch Measures in Thermal Applications 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-II.M. Demand-side energy efficiency activities for installation of low-flow hot water savings devices 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.H. + AMS-III.AO. Methane recovery in animal manure management systems; Methane recovery in wastewater treatment; Methane recovery through controlled anaerobic digestion 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0046 Distribution of efficient light bulbs to households 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.R. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Methane recovery in animal manure management systems; Methane recovery in agricultural activities at household/small farm level 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.D. + AMS-II.C. Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Demand-side energy efficiency activities for specific technologies 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.E. + AMS-III.D. Switch from non-renewable biomass for thermal applications by the user; Methane recovery in animal manure management systems 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.E. + AMS-III.R. Switch from non-renewable biomass for thermal applications by the user; Methane recovery in agricultural activities at household/small farm level 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.F. + AMS-II.E. Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid; Energy efficiency and fuel switching measures for buildings 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.K. Solar cookers for households 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-II.C. + AMS-II.G. Demand-side energy efficiency activities for specific technologies; Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-II.G. + VMR0006 + AMS-III.AR. Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass; Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switch Measures in Thermal Applications; Substituting fossil fuel based lighting with LED/CFL lighting systems 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.BG. Emission reduction through sustainable charcoal production and consumption 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.R. Methane recovery in agricultural activities at household/small farm level 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0006 + AMS-III.AV. Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switch Measures in Thermal Applications; Low greenhouse gas emitting safe drinking water production systems 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0006 + AMS-III.BG. Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switch Measures in Thermal Applications; Emission reduction through sustainable charcoal production and consumption 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet

Agriculture (42)

AMS-III.AU. Methane emission reduction by adjusted water management practice in rice cultivation 303 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 228 projects · ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others
ACM0010 GHG emission reductions from manure management systems 115 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ARB-LIVESTOCK ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems 103 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
CAR-LIVESTOCK ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems 72 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
AMS-III.D. Methane recovery in animal manure management systems 70 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0073 GHG emission reductions through multi-site manure collection and treatment in a central plant 42 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0017 Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Land Management 33 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0041 Methodology for the Reduction of Enteric Methane Emissions from Ruminants through the Use of Feed Ingredients 28 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems 23 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.B. Mechanical energy for the user with or without electrical energy 20 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.D. Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Methane recovery in animal manure management systems 17 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.Y. Methane avoidance through separation of solids from wastewater or manure treatment systems 14 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Enhanced Weathering in Agriculture 13 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0051 Improved Management in Rice Production Systems 9 projects · ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others
AMS-I.F. + AMS-III.D. Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid; Methane recovery in animal manure management systems 6 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.D. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Methane recovery in animal manure management systems 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Methane recovery in animal manure management systems; Methane recovery through controlled anaerobic digestion 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.AO. Methane recovery through controlled anaerobic digestion 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO. Methane recovery in animal manure management systems; Methane recovery through controlled anaerobic digestion 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
CAR-SOIL CAR U.S. Soil Enrichment Protocol 4 projects · Methodology approved for the CCP label
AM0016 Greenhouse gas mitigation from improved animal waste management systems in confined animal feeding operations 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.Y. Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Methane avoidance through separation of solids from wastewater or manure treatment systems 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
CAR-LIVESTOCK-MX CAR Mexico Livestock Protocol 3 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
CAR-N2O CAR U.S. Nitrogen Management Protocol 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMD0021 Estimation of Stocks in the Soil Carbon Pool 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Emission Reductions in Rice Management Systems 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Methodology for Quantifying Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Emissions Reductions from Reduced Use of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Agricultural Crops 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.AU. + VM0042 Methane emission reduction by adjusted water management practice in rice cultivation; Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.Y. + VMR0003 Methane avoidance through separation of solids from wastewater or manure treatment systems; Revisions to AMS-III.Y to Include Use of Organic Bedding Material 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0017 + VM0017 Production of biodiesel for use as fuel; Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Land Management 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0073 + AMS-III.AQ. GHG emission reductions through multi-site manure collection and treatment in a central plant; Introduction of Bio-CNG in transportation applications 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.H. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Methane recovery in animal manure management systems; Methane recovery in wastewater treatment 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.D. + AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.H. Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Methane recovery in animal manure management systems; Methane recovery in wastewater treatment 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.AQ. Introduction of Bio-CNG in transportation applications 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.F. + VM0021 Avoidance of methane emissions through composting; Soil Carbon Quantification Methodology 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.F. + VM0042 Avoidance of methane emissions through composting; Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AR-ACM0003 + VM0042 Afforestation and reforestation of lands except wetlands; Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification Protocol for the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) Anaerobic Digester Project 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0021 Soil Carbon Quantification Methodology 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0022 Quantifying N2O Emissions Reductions in Agricultural Crops through Nitrogen Fertilizer Rate Reduction 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0026 + AR-ACM0003 + VM0042 Methodology for Sustainable Grassland Management (SGM); Afforestation and reforestation of lands except wetlands; Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet

Renewable Energy (41)

ACM0002 Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources 1,190 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
AMS-I.D. Grid connected renewable electricity generation 624 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
AMS-I.C. Thermal energy production with or without electricity 205 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
AMS-I.F. Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid 65 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0006 Electricity and heat generation from biomass 37 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
AMS-III.AR. Substituting fossil fuel based lighting with LED/CFL lighting systems 18 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0002 + AMS-I.D. Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources; Grid connected renewable electricity generation 12 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0072 Fossil fuel displacement by geothermal resources for space heating 12 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
ACM0018 Electricity generation from biomass in power-only plants 11 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
AMS-I.L. Electrification of rural communities using renewable energy 11 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO. + AMS-III.AQ. Methane recovery in animal manure management systems; Methane recovery through controlled anaerobic digestion; Introduction of Bio-CNG in transportation applications 7 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0002 + ACM0006 Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources; Electricity and heat generation from biomass 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0026 Methodology for zero-emissions grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources in Chile or in countries with merit order based dispatch grid 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.AS. Switch from fossil fuel to biomass in existing manufacturing facilities for non-energy applications 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.AO. + AMS-III.AQ. Methane recovery through controlled anaerobic digestion; Introduction of Bio-CNG in transportation applications 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0036 Use of biomass in heat generation equipment 3 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.E. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Avoidance of methane production from decay of biomass through controlled combustion, gasification or mechanical/ thermal treatment 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-II.F. Energy efficiency and fuel switching measures for agricultural facilities and activities 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-II.L. Demand-side activities for efficient outdoor and street lighting technologies 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.AO. + VM0042 Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Methane recovery through controlled anaerobic digestion; Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.D. + AMS-I.F. Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.J. Solar water heating systems (SWH) 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.BL. Integrated methodology for electrification of communities 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.E. Avoidance of methane production from decay of biomass through controlled combustion, gasification or mechanical/ thermal treatment 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
GS Ecologically Sound Fuel Switch to Biomass with Reduced Energy Requirement 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0002 + AMS-I.D. + AMS-I.F. Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources; Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0006 + AMS-III.E. Electricity and heat generation from biomass; Avoidance of methane production from decay of biomass through controlled combustion, gasification or mechanical/ thermal treatment 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0014 Natural gas-based package cogeneration 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0123 Renewable energy generation for captive use 1 project · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
AMS-I.C. + AMS-I.D. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Grid connected renewable electricity generation 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.D. + AMS-I.F. + AMS-III.D. Grid connected renewable electricity generation; Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid; Methane recovery in animal manure management systems 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.F. + AM0123 Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid; Renewable energy generation for captive use 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.F. + AMS-III.D. + AMS-III.AO. + VM0042 Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid; Methane recovery in animal manure management systems; Methane recovery through controlled anaerobic digestion; Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.F. + AMS-III.E. + VM0044 Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid; Avoidance of methane production from decay of biomass through controlled combustion, gasification or mechanical/ thermal treatment; Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.J. + AMS-I.F. + AMS-III.AR. Solar water heating systems (SWH); Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid; Substituting fossil fuel based lighting with LED/CFL lighting systems 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.J. + AMS-I.L. Solar water heating systems (SWH); Electrification of rural communities using renewable energy 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.AO. + ACM0022 Methane recovery through controlled anaerobic digestion; Alternative waste treatment processes 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.D. + ACM0022 Methane recovery in animal manure management systems; Alternative waste treatment processes 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.F. + AMS-III.AO. Avoidance of methane emissions through composting; Methane recovery through controlled anaerobic digestion 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
GS Suppressed Demand Methodology Micro-Scale Electrification and Energization 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0017 Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet

Chemical Processes (30)

ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Destruction of U.S. Ozone Depleting Substances Banks 123 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ARB-OZONE ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Destruction of U.S. Ozone Depleting Substances Banks 107 projects · Methodology approved for the CCP label
ACR Transition to Advanced Formulation Blowing Agents in Foam Manufacturing and Use 77 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Certified Reclaimed HFC Refrigerants, Propellants, and Fire Suppressants 41 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
CAR-OZONE CAR Article 5 Ozone Depleting Substances Protocol 35 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Advanced Refrigeration Systems 34 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR-HFC ACR Certified Reclaimed HFC Refrigerants, Propellants, and Fire Suppressants 32 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
ACR-REFRIGE ACR Advanced Refrigeration Systems 26 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ECY-OZONE ECY Compliance Offset Protocol: Ozone Depleting Substances Projects (ODS) 19 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances from International Sources 17 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances from International Sources 14 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR-ODS ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances and High-GWP Foam 11 projects · Methodology approved for the CCP label
CAR-NITRIC-ACID CAR U.S. Nitric Acid Production Protocol 11 projects · Methodology withdrawn from ICVCM assessment
ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances and High-GWP Foam 9 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ECY Compliance Offset Protocol: Ozone Depleting Substances Projects (ODS) 7 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0016 Recovery and Destruction of Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) from Products 7 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR-FOAM ACR Transition to Advanced Formulation Blowing Agents in Foam Manufacturing and Use 5 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
CAR-ADIPIC CAR U.S. Adipic Acid Production Protocol 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0034 Catalytic reduction of N2O inside the ammonia burner of nitric acid plants 4 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
AM0065 Replacement of SF6 with alternate cover gas in the magnesium industry 3 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
AM0001 Decomposition of fluoroform (HFC-23) waste streams 2 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
AM0028 N2O destruction in the tail gas of caprolactam production plants 2 projects · Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved
VM0001 Infrared Automatic Refrigerant Leak Detection Efficiency Project Methodology 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0028 + AM0034 N2O destruction in the tail gas of caprolactam production plants; Catalytic reduction of N2O inside the ammonia burner of nitric acid plants 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0028 + AM0034 + ACM0019 N2O destruction in the tail gas of caprolactam production plants; Catalytic reduction of N2O inside the ammonia burner of nitric acid plants; N2O abatement from nitric acid production 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0034 + ACM0019 Catalytic reduction of N2O inside the ammonia burner of nitric acid plants; N2O abatement from nitric acid production 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
CAR U.S. Ozone Depleting Substances Protocol 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Emission reductions through industrial gas substitution 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Nitrous Oxide Abatement Protocol 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0023 Reduction of GHG Emissions in Propylene Oxide Production 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet

Transportation (20)

VM0038 Methodology for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems 34 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.C. Emission reductions by electric and hybrid vehicles 31 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Emissions Reductions through Anti-Idling Technologies 31 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.BM. Lightweight two and three wheeled personal transportation 7 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACM0016 Mass Rapid Transit Projects 6 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.S. Introduction of low-emission vehicles/technologies to commercial vehicle fleets 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.F. + AMS-III.C. Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid; Emission reductions by electric and hybrid vehicles 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.F. + AMS-III.C. + VM0038 Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid; Emission reductions by electric and hybrid vehicles; Methodology for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems 4 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
ACR Truck Stop Electrification 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-I.F. + VMR0014 + VM0038 Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid; Electric and Hybrid Vehicles and Mobile Machinery; Methodology for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.BC. Emission reductions through improved efficiency of vehicle fleets 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
GS Retrofit Energy Efficiency Measures in Shipping 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0014 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles and Mobile Machinery 3 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0031 Bus rapid transit projects 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0090 Modal shift in transportation of cargo from road transportation to water or rail transportation 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AM0110 Modal shift in transportation of liquid fuels 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
GS Reducing Vessel Emissions Through the Use of Advanced Hull Coating 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
AMS-III.C. + VM0038 Emission reductions by electric and hybrid vehicles; Methodology for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0019 Fuel Switch from Gasoline to Ethanol in Flex-Fuel Vehicle Fleets 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VMR0004 Improved Efficiency of Fleet Vehicles; VM0038 Methodology for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems; Methodology Under Development 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet

Engineered Removal (9)

VM0049 Carbon Capture and Storage 4 projects · Methodology under ICVCM assessment
Bio-oil Geological Storage 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Biogenic Carbon Capture and Storage 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Biomass Geological Storage 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
DIRECT-AIR-CAPTURE Direct Air Capture 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
River Alkalinity Enhancement 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Subsurface Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Wastewater Alkalinity Enhancement 2 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement from Coastal Outfalls 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet

Carbon Capture & Storage (3)

VM0043 Methodology for CO2 Utilization in Concrete Production 13 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
Emission Reductions from Enhanced Oil Recovery 5 projects · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet
VM0040 Methodology for Greenhouse Gas Capture and Utilization in Plastic Materials 1 project · No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet

Other (73)

GS-TPDDTEC 600 projects
GS-SIMPLIFIED-COOKSTOVES 261 projects
GS-DRINKING-WATER 104 projects
CCB-REDD 47 projects
GS-METERED-COOKSTOVES 37 projects
ACR-IDLING 34 projects
ISO-BIOCHAR 29 projects
ART-TREES 28 projects
GS-KITCHEN-COOKSTOVES 21 projects
GS-REFOREST 21 projects
AMS-I-I 16 projects
GS-ALT-COAL 13 projects
GS-RICE 13 projects
ISO-ERW 13 projects
NOT DEFINED 13 projects
CCB-REFOR 11 projects
GS-BIODIGESTERS 8 projects
GS-MANURE-MANAGEMENT 8 projects
GS-WASH 8 projects
ACR-CCS 5 projects
AMS-II-J, AMS-II-J 5 projects
ISO-REFOR 5 projects
CCB-RENEWABLES-EG 4 projects
CCB-RENEWABLES-ER 4 projects
AMS-I-C, AMS-I-C 3 projects
GS-SOIL 3 projects
METHODOLOGICAL GUIDE FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF EMISSIONS REDUCED BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE HYDROCARBONS SECTOR 3 projects
ACR-CALI-WETLANDS 2 projects
ACR-N2O 2 projects
ACR-PNEUMATIC 2 projects
ACR-RICE 2 projects
ACR-TRANSFORMER-OIL 2 projects
AMS-II-AM 2 projects
GS ADVANCED HULL COATINGS V2. 2 projects
GS PAA: METHODOLOGY FOR METERED & MEASURED ENERGY COOKING DEVICES, V2.0 2 projects
GS REVISED METHODOLOGY FOR MANURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND MSW V1. 2 projects
GS SS ECOLOGICALLY SOUND FUEL SWITCH TO BIOMASS V1. 2 projects
GS-SHIPPING 2 projects
ISO-BIO-BURIAL 2 projects
ISO-BIO-CCS 2 projects
ISO-BIO-GEO 2 projects
ISO-BIO-OIL 2 projects
ISO-DAC 2 projects
ISO-RIVER 2 projects
ISO-WASTEWATER 2 projects
ACM0012: WASTE ENERGY RECOVERY 1 project
ACR-COGEN 1 project
ACR-GRASSLANDS 1 project
AM0048 NEW COGENERATION FACILITIES SUPPLYING ELECTRICITY AND/OR STEAM TO MULTIPLE CUSTOMERS AND DISPLACING GRID/OFF-GRID STEAM AND ELECTRICITY GENERATION WITH MORE CARBON-INTENSIVE FUELS 1 project
AM0049 1 project
AM0058 INTRODUCTION OF A DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM 1 project
AMS-I-K 1 project
AMS-III-AQ 1 project
AMS-III-AT 1 project
AMS-III-BG 1 project
AMS-III-U 1 project
AMS-III.BL. INTEGRATED METHODOLOGY FOR ELECTRIFICATION OF COMMUNITIES V2 1 project
AMS-III.BL.\XA0INTEGRATED METHODOLOGY FOR ELECTRIFICATION OF COMMUNITIES V2 1 project
ANAEROBIC DIGESTION 1 project
CBA001 - ANAEROBIC DIGESTION OF ORGANIC WASTE 1 project
CCB-LANDFILLS 1 project
CLIMATE-LEADERS-LANDFILL 1 project
CM-WM-ELV-01 RECOVERY AND RECYCLING OF MATERIALS FROM END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES 1 project
EARLY RETIREMENT 1 project
ERT-GAS-SUB 1 project
GS BIODIESEL FROM WASTE OIL OR FAT V1. 1 project
GS MS MICROSCALE ELECTRIFICATION AND ENERGIZATION V1. 1 project
GS RETROFIT ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES IN SHIPPING V1. 1 project
M/CE-R01: CIRCULAR ECONOMY METHODOLOGY FOR ENCOURAGING PLASTIC RECYCLING 1 project
M/LU/F-W01: MODULAR METHODOLOGY FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION ACTIVITIES ON FOREST LANDS AND WETLANDS 1 project
METHODOLOGY CBCP-01 FOR CONSERVATION OF INTACT REGIONAL BIODIVERSITY USING INDICATOR SPECIES. 1 project
NTC 6208 - MITIGATION ACTIONS IN THE LAND USE, CHANGE IN LAND USE AND FORESTRY SECTOR AT THE RURAL LEVEL, INCORPORATING SOCIAL AND BIODIVERSITY CONSIDERATIONS 1 project
OCEAN-ALKALINITY-ENHANCEMENT 1 project

Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database and registry records · Data as of June 2026

The same figures are in the Methodology Lab inside the terminal, where methodologies can be compared side by side. For what the ICVCM status means, see how to read the Credit Passport.