ACR Landfill Gas Destruction and Beneficial Use Projects

ACR Landfill Gas Destruction and Beneficial Use Projects is a waste management methodology used by 6 projects. Registry records show 1,028,677 tonnes issued and 45.5% of them retired.

Key figures

Projects

6

Countries

1

Credits issued

1,028,677 t

Credits retired

468,046 t

Retired share of issued

45.5%

Projects yet to issue

0%

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.

What this means

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.

What this means

Issuance by vintage

Vintage	Issued (tCO₂e)
2024	245,729
2023	311,510
2022	188,689
2021	133,689
2020	62,370
2019	50,086
2018	36,604

Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026

Related methodologies

Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.

CAR U.S. and Canada Biochar Protocol 9 projects · CCP-Approved
ACM0001 Flaring or use of landfill gas 181 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
AMS-III.G. Landfill methane recovery 6 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol 128 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
VM0044 Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications 12 projects · Withdrawn from assessment

Questions about ACR Landfill Gas Destruction and Beneficial Use Projects

How many projects use ACR Landfill Gas Destruction and Beneficial Use Projects?

6 projects, in 1 country, as of June 2026.

Is ACR Landfill Gas Destruction and Beneficial Use Projects approved by the ICVCM?