ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances from International Sources
ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances from International Sources is a chemical processes methodology used by 17 projects on American Carbon Registry (ACR). Registry records show 1,220,951 tonnes issued and 34.7% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
17
Countries
5
Credits issued
1,220,951 t
Credits retired
423,568 t
Retired share of issued
34.7%
Projects yet to issue
29.4%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
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 10 projects
- France 7 projects
- Thailand 7 projects
- Germany 4 projects
- Canada 1 project
- South Africa 1 project
- Israel 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 163,963 |
| 2025 | 958,004 |
| 2024 | 98,984 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances from International Sources
31 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
A-Gas International 1
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · South Africa · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
A-Gas Taiwan 1
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Destruction of Legacy Ozone-Depleting Substances from Refrigeration Systems in Israel
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · Israel · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
International Destruction - 2025001
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · France · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Tradewater - Middle East 5
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · France · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Tradewater - Middle East 6
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · Germany · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
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
- ACR Certified Reclaimed HFC Refrigerants, Propellants, and Fire Suppressants 32 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- ACR Transition to Advanced Formulation Blowing Agents in Foam Manufacturing and Use 5 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- CAR U.S. Nitric Acid Production Protocol 11 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- AM0034 Catalytic reduction of N2O inside the ammonia burner of nitric acid plants 4 projects · Very unlikely to meet the Core Carbon Principles
Questions about ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances from International Sources
How many projects use ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances from International Sources?
17 projects, in 5 countries, as of June 2026.
Is ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances from International Sources approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances from International Sources have been retired?
34.7%, or 423,568 of 1,220,951 tonnes.