ACR Methodology for Quantifying Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Emissions Reductions from Reduced Use of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Agricultural Crops
ACR Methodology for Quantifying Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Emissions Reductions from Reduced Use of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Agricultural Crops is a agriculture methodology used by 2 projects. Registry records show 72 tonnes issued and 100% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
2
Countries
1
Credits issued
72 t
Credits retired
72 t
Retired share of issued
100%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
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.
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.
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
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Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
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Questions about ACR Methodology for Quantifying Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Emissions Reductions from Reduced Use of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Agricultural Crops
How many projects use ACR Methodology for Quantifying Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Emissions Reductions from Reduced Use of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Agricultural Crops?
2 projects, in 1 country, as of June 2026.
Is ACR Methodology for Quantifying Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Emissions Reductions from Reduced Use of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Agricultural Crops approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under ACR Methodology for Quantifying Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Emissions Reductions from Reduced Use of Nitrogen Fertilizer on Agricultural Crops have been retired?
100%, or 72 of 72 tonnes.