ACR-FOAM ACR Transition to Advanced Formulation Blowing Agents in Foam Manufacturing and Use
ACR-FOAM is a chemical processes methodology used by 5 projects on American Carbon Registry (ACR). Registry records show 3,824,415 tonnes issued and 0.3% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
5
Countries
2
Credits issued
3,824,415 t
Credits retired
10,126 t
Retired share of issued
0.3%
Projects yet to issue
0%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
Methodology under ICVCM assessment.
- ACR Transition to Advanced Formulation Blowing Agents in Foam Manufacturing and Use - 1.0-3.0
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.
- American Carbon Registry (ACR) 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Where it is used
- United States 67 projects
- Mexico 9 projects
- Canada 6 projects
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,001,211 |
| 2023 | 2,823,204 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using ACR-FOAM
82 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
HFC Emissions Reduction in Spray Foam by Replacement of HFC-245fa Blowing Agent with Solstice LBA (HFO-1233zd(E)) 2015
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
28.8K
issued tCO₂e
HFC Emissions Reduction in Spray Foam by Replacement of HFC-245fa Blowing Agent with Solstice LBA« (HFO-1233zd(E)) 2018
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · Canada · Ghg Management
26.2K
issued tCO₂e
HFC Emissions Reduction in Spray Foam by Replacement of HFC-245fa Blowing Agent with Solstice LBA« (HFO-1233zd(E)) 2016
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · Canada · Ghg Management
25.1K
issued tCO₂e
HFC Emissions Reduction in Spray Foam by Replacement of HFC-245fa Blowing Agent with Solstice LBA« (HFO-1233zd(E)) 2017
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · Canada · Ghg Management
22.3K
issued tCO₂e
Advanced Refrigeration CAL - ARS 001B
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
21.1K
issued tCO₂e
Foam Blowing Agent Project 001
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
13.4K
issued tCO₂e
HFC Emissions Reduction in Spray Foam by Replacement of HFC-245fa Blowing Agent with Solstice LBA (HFO-1233zd(E)) 2014 and 2015
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
6.0K
issued tCO₂e
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Destruction of U.S. Ozone Depleting Substances Banks 107 projects · CCP-Approved
- ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances and High-GWP Foam 11 projects · CCP-Approved
Questions about ACR-FOAM
How many projects use ACR-FOAM?
5 projects, in 2 countries, as of June 2026.
Is ACR-FOAM approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology under ICVCM assessment.
How much of the credits issued under ACR-FOAM have been retired?
0.3%, or 10,126 of 3,824,415 tonnes.