ACR-REFRIGE ACR Advanced Refrigeration Systems
ACR-REFRIGE is a chemical processes methodology used by 26 projects on American Carbon Registry (ACR). Registry records show 1,469,626 tonnes issued and 11.8% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
26
Countries
2
Credits issued
1,469,626 t
Credits retired
173,526 t
Retired share of issued
11.8%
Projects yet to issue
15.4%
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 58 projects
- Mexico 2 projects
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 181,536 |
| 2024 | 538,300 |
| 2023 | 658,322 |
| 2022 | 91,468 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using ACR-REFRIGE
60 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Advanced Refrigeration CAN - ARS 005C
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
16.1K
issued tCO₂e
Advanced Refrigeration - ARS2024002
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
15.7K
issued tCO₂e
Advanced Refrigeration and HFC Draw Down - Project 007B - Canada
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
15.2K
issued tCO₂e
Advanced Refrigeration - ARS2020002
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
13.4K
issued tCO₂e
Advanced Refrigeration - ARS2023003
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
9.5K
issued tCO₂e
Advanced Refrigeration - ARS2023013
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Advanced Refrigeration - ARS2025002
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Advanced Refrigeration - ARS2025004
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Advanced Refrigeration - ARS2025005
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Advanced Refrigeration - ARS2026001
American Carbon Registry (ACR) · United States · 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-REFRIGE
How many projects use ACR-REFRIGE?
26 projects, in 2 countries, as of June 2026.
Is ACR-REFRIGE approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under ACR-REFRIGE have been retired?
11.8%, or 173,526 of 1,469,626 tonnes.