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.
JUQUERY BIOMETHANE PROJECT
Verra · Brazil · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Jiaozhou Landfill Gas Recovery Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
KARAGANDA LANDFILL GAS (LFG) CAPTURE AND UTILIZATION PROJECT
Verra · Kazakhstan · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Kalyoncu Landfill Gas to Electricity Project.
Verra · Türkiye · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
Karaman Landfill Gas to Electricity Project
Verra · Türkiye · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Kayseri Landfill Gas to Power Generation Project
Verra · Türkiye · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
LANDFILL GAS (LFG) CAPTURE AND COMBUSTION PROJECT OF AYDIN PROVINCE
Verra · Türkiye · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
LANDFILL GAS (LFG) CAPTURE AND COMBUSTION PROJECT OF MERSIN PROVINCE
Verra · Türkiye · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
La Yesca Landfill Gas Project
Verra · Chile · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Landfill biogas extraction and combustion plant in El Inga I and II landfill (Quito Ecuador)
Gold Standard · Ecuador · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Luoding BCCY New Power CO., Ltd. MSW biogas to electricity generation project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Luoyang Landfill Site LFG Recovery to Electricity Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
MEIOESTE UNICARBO LANDFILL GAS TO ENERGY PROJECT
Verra · Brazil · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
MINAS DO LEÃO BIOMETHANE PROJECT
Verra · Brazil · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Malatya 2 Landfill Gas Power Plant Project
Verra · Türkiye · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Malaysia Grouped Landfill Methane Gas Recovery to Energy by Selekta Spektra
Verra · Malaysia · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Multilixo Landfill Gas Project
Verra · Brazil · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Oeste de Caucaia Landfill Project Activity
Verra · Brazil · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Oeste de Caucaia Landfill Project Activity
Gold Standard · Brazil · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Pingjiang County Domestic Waste Harmless Landfill Site LFG Utilization Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Project: 0545 Durban Landfill-gas-to-electricity project - Mariannhill and La Mercy Landfills
Verra · South Africa · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Puer MSW Landfill Biogas Pollution Control and Comprehensive Utilization Project
Verra · China · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
QUATÁ LANDFILL GAS PROJECT
Verra · Brazil · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Robeson County Landfill
Verra · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
SALVADOR BIOMETHANE PROJECT
Verra · Brazil · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
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.