AMS-III.BA. Recovery and recycling of materials from E-waste
AMS-III.BA. is a waste management methodology used by 5 projects on Gold Standard, Verra. Registry records show 28,965 tonnes issued and 48.6% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
5
Countries
3
Credits issued
28,965 t
Credits retired
14,070 t
Retired share of issued
48.6%
Projects yet to issue
60%
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.
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Where it is used
- China 2 projects
- United States 2 projects
- United Kingdom 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 14,895 |
| 2021 | 14,070 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-III.BA.
5 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Zhejiang Shengtang Recycling Materials from E-waste Project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
14.9K
issued tCO₂e
Guangdong Xinsheng E-waste recovery and recycling project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
14.1K
issued tCO₂e
FPD Robotic E-Waste Recycling eLoop US
Gold Standard · United States · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
FPD Robotic E-waste Recycling Project
Gold Standard · United Kingdom · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Igneo Technologies - Precious Metals and Copper Recovering and Recycling Activities Savannah GA USA
Gold Standard · United States · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
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- CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol 128 projects · Withdrawn from assessment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 AMS-III.BA.
How many projects use AMS-III.BA.?
5 projects, in 3 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-III.BA. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-III.BA. have been retired?
48.6%, or 14,070 of 28,965 tonnes.