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.
Brine Heat Recovery Binary Power Plant
Gold Standard · Indonesia · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Bundled Energy Efficiency Improvement Measures In Motor Systems by HZL
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Guizhou Anshun 18MW Cement Waste-heat Power Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Guizhou Kai Li Rui An Jian Cai Co., Ltd WHR Power Generation Project (4.5MW)
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Guizhou Kong On Cement Company Limited WHR Power Generation Project (6MW)
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Installation of waste heat recovery boiler in DG sets, Tamil Nadu
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Introduction of Blast furnace gas firing in boiler no.6, PBS (PP-1), Bhilai Steel Plant and Introduction
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Liaoning Changqing Cement 9MW Waste Heat Power Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Scitus Luzhou Cement Co., Ltd WHR Power Generation Project (9MW)
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Sichuan Guang¡¯an Cement Waste-Heat Power Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Wanzhou Kehua Cement WHR to 13.5 MW electricity project in Wanzhou District (300087)
Gold Standard · China · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Wanzhou Kehua Cement WHR to 13.5 MW electricity project in Wanzhou District (300087)_pre-CDM VER
Gold Standard · China · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Waste Heat Recovery based power generation by Shree Cement Limited at Ras Rajasthan India
Gold Standard · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Çimsa Mersin Cement Plant 8.0 MW Waste Heat Recovery Power Generation Project
Gold Standard · Türkiye · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
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.