ACM0012 Waste energy recovery
ACM0012 is a industrial & commercial methodology used by 39 projects on Verra, Gold Standard. Registry records show 27,138,867 tonnes issued and 76.6% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
39
Countries
8
Credits issued
27,138,867 t
Credits retired
20,797,776 t
Retired share of issued
76.6%
Projects yet to issue
38.5%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved.
- ACM0012 - Waste energy recovery - 1.0-6.0
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
Where it is used
- China 17 projects
- India 12 projects
- Türkiye 4 projects
- South Korea 2 projects
- South Africa 1 project
- United Arab Emirates 1 project
- Egypt 1 project
- Indonesia 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 47,277 |
| 2019 | 349,023 |
| 2018 | 3,871,068 |
| 2017 | 3,492,908 |
| 2016 | 3,059,647 |
| 2015 | 3,276,803 |
| 2014 | 3,331,088 |
| 2013 | 2,390,627 |
| 2012 | 2,363,153 |
| 2011 | 2,296,526 |
| 2010 | 1,208,823 |
| 2009 | 391,539 |
| 2008 | 412,532 |
| 2007 | 547,211 |
| 2006 | 97,493 |
| 2005 | 3,149 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using ACM0012
39 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Hyundai Steel Waste Energy Cogeneration Project
Verra · South Korea · Energy Efficiency
13.7M
issued tCO₂e
The Hyundai Waste Energy Recovery CO-Generation Project Phase II
Verra · South Korea · Energy Efficiency
8.4M
issued tCO₂e
Antai Group Waste Gas Recovery for Power Generation Project (300303)
Gold Standard · China · Energy Efficiency
1.6M
issued tCO₂e
The CDQ Project in Tranvic Group
Gold Standard · China · Energy Efficiency
721.6K
issued tCO₂e
Hebei Yingxin Glass Group Co. Ltd. Glass Furnace Flue Gas Waste Heat To Energy Project (300502)
Gold Standard · China · Energy Efficiency
585.4K
issued tCO₂e
Electricity generation by utilization of waste heat from calcined petroleum coke production process
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
306.2K
issued tCO₂e
Ferrosilicon waste heat power generation project
Gold Standard · China · Energy Efficiency
273.2K
issued tCO₂e
Waste Heat Recovery Power Project at JK Cement Works (Unit of JK Cement Limited), Nimbahera, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
221.4K
issued tCO₂e
Use of waste gas at Namakwa Sands in South Africa - CER Conversion
Verra · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
217.6K
issued tCO₂e
Liaoyuan Jingang cement Waste Heat Recovery
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
184.7K
issued tCO₂e
Generation of power from process waste heat at Hi-Tech Carbon, Tamil Nadu
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
162.8K
issued tCO₂e
BATICIM BATI ANADOLU CIMENTO SANAYII A.S. 9 MW Cement WHR Project
Verra · Türkiye · Energy Efficiency
148.3K
issued tCO₂e
Waste heat recovery based power plant at Hindustan Zinc Limited, Chanderia
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
131.3K
issued tCO₂e
8MW Waste Heat Recovery Based Power Project by Sree Rengaraaj Power India Private Limited
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
104.6K
issued tCO₂e
Utilization of waste gas heat for power generation
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
67.9K
issued tCO₂e
BATISOKE Soke Çimento Sanayii T.A.S. 5.5 MW Cement WHR Project
Verra · Türkiye · Energy Efficiency
67.8K
issued tCO₂e
ISLWASTE HEAT RECOVERY PROJECT
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
59.9K
issued tCO₂e
Waste Heat based 10 MW captive power project “GPIL- WHRB 2” CDM PROJECT ACTIVITY
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
43.3K
issued tCO₂e
Jiangsu Qingshi Cement Plant’s Low Temperature Waste Heat Power Generation Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
41.5K
issued tCO₂e
Low pressure steam generation by recovering waste heat using Heat Re-claimers at Emirates CMS Power
Verra · United Arab Emirates · Energy Efficiency
36.4K
issued tCO₂e
Waste Gas-based Cogeneration Project at Alexandria Carbon Black
Verra · Egypt · Energy Efficiency
26.6K
issued tCO₂e
Huanghe Tongli WHR Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
20.0K
issued tCO₂e
Yulong Tongli WHR Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
13.5K
issued tCO₂e
Pingyuan Tongli WHR Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
9.7K
issued tCO₂e
Bolu Waste Heat Recovery
Verra · Türkiye · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- ACM0008 Abatement of methane from coal mines 79 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- AM0023 Leak detection and repair in gas production, processing, transmission, storage and distribution systems and in refinery facilities 11 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
Questions about ACM0012
How many projects use ACM0012?
39 projects, in 8 countries, as of June 2026.
Is ACM0012 approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved.
How much of the credits issued under ACM0012 have been retired?
76.6%, or 20,797,776 of 27,138,867 tonnes.