AMS-III.C. Emission reductions by electric and hybrid vehicles
AMS-III.C. is a transportation methodology used by 31 projects on Verra, Gold Standard. Registry records show 404,262 tonnes issued and 22.3% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
31
Countries
16
Credits issued
404,262 t
Credits retired
90,116 t
Retired share of issued
22.3%
Projects yet to issue
77.4%
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.
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Where it is used
- India 12 projects
- China 3 projects
- Türkiye 2 projects
- Kenya 2 projects
- Malaysia 1 project
- Chile 1 project
- Costa Rica 1 project
- United Arab Emirates 1 project
- Senegal 1 project
- Nigeria 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 95,540 |
| 2024 | 89,628 |
| 2023 | 21,284 |
| 2022 | 14,802 |
| 2021 | 199 |
| 2017 | 46,838 |
| 2016 | 45,967 |
| 2007 | 36,229 |
| 2006 | 53,775 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-III.C.
31 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Togg Electric Vehicle Project of Türkiye
Verra · Türkiye · Energy Efficiency
186.6K
issued tCO₂e
Installation of Low Green House Gases (GHG) emitting rolling stock cars in metro
Gold Standard · India · Energy Efficiency
92.8K
issued tCO₂e
Installation of Low Green House Gases (GHG) Emitting Rolling stock cars in Metro System
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
90.0K
issued tCO₂e
Grouped Commercial Electric Vehicles Project of Intelligent Link
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
25.1K
issued tCO₂e
SKS Go Green
Verra · Malaysia · Energy Efficiency
3.9K
issued tCO₂e
Ecofy EV Green Financing Project
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
3.6K
issued tCO₂e
Changing the way we move: Electric buses for mining companies
Verra · Chile · Energy Efficiency
2.3K
issued tCO₂e
Battery Electric Vessels for Costa Rica
Gold Standard · Costa Rica · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
BluSmart EV Project in UAE
Verra · United Arab Emirates · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
EcoCar Solaire
Gold Standard · Senegal · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Electric Forklifts and Trucks Nigeria
Verra · Nigeria · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Electric Vehicle Project in India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Deployment in Pakistan
Verra · Pakistan · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Electrical Hydrant Dispensers at İstanbul Airport
Verra · Türkiye · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Facilitating the transition to low emitting electric auto-rickshaws in India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Grouped Electric Vehicles Project in India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Grouped Electric bikes project in Africa
Verra · Togo · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Haiweidun electric vehicle in passenger transportation project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
MOTOR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT WITH UTILITY E-BIKE
Verra · Taiwan · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
OKINAWA EV PROJECT IN INDIA
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
RUQI MOBILITY GUANGZHOU ELECTRIC VEHICLE IN PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION Phase 2 PROJECT
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Revfin Sustainable Mobility Financing Initiative
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
SIDBI EV PROGRAM
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Selex Smart Electric Vehicle Project
Gold Standard · Vietnam · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Switching from Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles to Electric Vehicles of RÊVER Automotive’s Customers, Thailand
Verra · Thailand · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Questions about AMS-III.C.
How many projects use AMS-III.C.?
31 projects, in 16 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-III.C. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-III.C. have been retired?
22.3%, or 90,116 of 404,262 tonnes.