ACM0001 + ACM0002 Flaring or use of landfill gas; Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources
ACM0001 + ACM0002 is a waste management methodology used by 5 projects on Verra. Registry records show 418,373 tonnes issued and 79.7% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
5
Countries
3
Credits issued
418,373 t
Credits retired
333,614 t
Retired share of issued
79.7%
Projects yet to issue
40%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance. An approved methodology means credits from projects using it can be eligible; it does not mean every credit carries the label.
CORSIA programme relevance
Whether the programmes this methodology is used on are approved by ICAO. Programme level only; unit eligibility depends on dates, authorisation and each programme's exclusions.
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Where it is used
- China 3 projects
- South Korea 1 project
- Mexico 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 136,863 |
| 2010 | 4,139 |
| 2008 | 56,444 |
| 2007 | 148,446 |
| 2006 | 72,481 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using ACM0001 + ACM0002
5 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Sudokwon Landfill Gas Electricity Generation Project (50MW)
Verra · South Korea · Ghg Management
220.9K
issued tCO₂e
Ciudad Juarez Landfill Gas to Energy Project. - CER Conversion
Verra · Mexico · Ghg Management
141.6K
issued tCO₂e
Shenyang Laohuchong LFG Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
55.9K
issued tCO₂e
Guangxi Qiaogong Hydropower Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Kunming Dongjiao Baishuitang LFG Treatment and Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- CAR U.S. and Canada Biochar Protocol 9 projects · CCP-Approved
- ACM0001 Flaring or use of landfill gas 181 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- AMS-III.G. Landfill methane recovery 6 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol 128 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- VM0044 Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications 12 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
Questions about ACM0001 + ACM0002
How many projects use ACM0001 + ACM0002?
5 projects, in 3 countries, as of June 2026.
Is ACM0001 + ACM0002 approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under ACM0001 + ACM0002 have been retired?
79.7%, or 333,614 of 418,373 tonnes.