ACM0001 Flaring or use of landfill gas
ACM0001 is a waste management methodology used by 181 projects on Verra, Gold Standard, Cercarbono. Registry records show 43,250,456 tonnes issued and 55.8% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
181
Countries
21
Credits issued
43,250,456 t
Credits retired
24,149,194 t
Retired share of issued
55.8%
Projects yet to issue
39.8%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others.
- ACM0001 - Flaring or use of landfill gas - 15.0-19.0
- ACM0001 - Flaring or use of landfill gas - 19.0
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
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- Cercarbono 2024 to 2026: not approved · 2027 to 2029: not approved
Where it is used
- China 56 projects
- Brazil 43 projects
- Türkiye 28 projects
- United States 22 projects
- Colombia 8 projects
- South Africa 7 projects
- Chile 6 projects
- Thailand 5 projects
- Mexico 3 projects
- Oman 2 projects
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 275,343 |
| 2024 | 1,183,200 |
| 2023 | 3,335,488 |
| 2022 | 6,901,005 |
| 2021 | 6,392,951 |
| 2020 | 5,177,596 |
| 2019 | 1,777,770 |
| 2018 | 989,581 |
| 2017 | 1,022,965 |
| 2016 | 1,370,310 |
| 2015 | 1,290,781 |
| 2014 | 2,109,127 |
| 2013 | 2,906,531 |
| 2012 | 2,474,664 |
| 2011 | 2,327,649 |
| 2010 | 1,326,496 |
| 2009 | 1,022,828 |
| 2008 | 779,421 |
| 2007 | 521,982 |
| 2006 | 64,768 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using ACM0001
192 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Daegu Bangcheon-Ri Landfill gas CDM Project
Verra · South Korea · Ghg Management
292.5K
issued tCO₂e
Sanya Landfill Gas Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
284.8K
issued tCO₂e
Bantargebang Landfill Gas Management & Power Generation
Verra · Indonesia · Ghg Management
282.0K
issued tCO₂e
Yichang Sunjiawan MSW landfill site LFG recovery to power project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
278.2K
issued tCO₂e
Wuhan Chenjiachong Landfill Gas Power Generation Project Phase II
Verra · China · Ghg Management
273.5K
issued tCO₂e
Xinmi urban domestic waste gas harmless treatment and comprehensive utilization project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
266.9K
issued tCO₂e
Guangzhou Huadu Shiling LFG Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
263.0K
issued tCO₂e
FULTON COUNTY MUD ROAD LANDFILL CARBON OFFSET PROJECT
Verra · United States · Ghg Management
260.7K
issued tCO₂e
Wuhan Jiangxia Changshankou LFG Power Project Phase I
Verra · China · Ghg Management
253.0K
issued tCO₂e
Xuzhou Yanqun MSW Landfill Site LFG Recovery to Power Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
253.0K
issued tCO₂e
Landfill Gas to Energy Facility at the Nejapa Landfill Site, El Salvador
Verra · El Salvador · Ghg Management
250.4K
issued tCO₂e
Zonguldak Landfill Gas to Electricity Project
Verra · Türkiye · Ghg Management
249.4K
issued tCO₂e
Yangdong Landfill Gas Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
234.9K
issued tCO₂e
Laizhou Landfill Gas Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
230.2K
issued tCO₂e
Haicheng Landfill Gas Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
219.4K
issued tCO₂e
Guangzhou Xingfeng landfill gas to LNG Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
214.7K
issued tCO₂e
Veolia LFG PTA Manizales and Cúcuta Landfill
Cercarbono · Colombia · Ghg Management
213.0K
issued tCO₂e
Bangkok Kamphaeng Saen West: Landfill Gas to Electricity Project
Verra · Thailand · Ghg Management
203.8K
issued tCO₂e
Nanzhao County MSW Landfill Site LFG Pollution Treatment and Comprehensive Utilization Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
194.0K
issued tCO₂e
CTR Rosario Landfill Gas Project
Gold Standard · Brazil · Ghg Management
188.6K
issued tCO₂e
BRUSQUE LANDFILL GAS PROJECT
Verra · Brazil · Ghg Management
188.6K
issued tCO₂e
Yangchun Landfill Gas Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
187.2K
issued tCO₂e
Mare Chicose Landfill Gas Project
Gold Standard · Mauritius · Ghg Management
182.4K
issued tCO₂e
Heyuan Qizhai Landfill Gas Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
175.1K
issued tCO₂e
Guoyang MSW Landfill Site LFG Recovery and Comprehensive Utilization Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
163.4K
issued tCO₂e
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- CAR U.S. and Canada Biochar Protocol 9 projects · CCP-Approved
Questions about ACM0001
How many projects use ACM0001?
181 projects, in 21 countries, as of June 2026.
Is ACM0001 approved by the ICVCM?
ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others.
How much of the credits issued under ACM0001 have been retired?
55.8%, or 24,149,194 of 43,250,456 tonnes.