AMS-III.Y. + VMR0003 Methane avoidance through separation of solids from wastewater or manure treatment systems; Revisions to AMS-III.Y to Include Use of Organic Bedding Material
AMS-III.Y. + VMR0003 is a agriculture methodology used by 2 projects on Verra. Registry records show 147,007 tonnes issued and 79.1% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
2
Countries
1
Credits issued
147,007 t
Credits retired
116,219 t
Retired share of issued
79.1%
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.
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,838 |
| 2023 | 11,232 |
| 2022 | 10,579 |
| 2021 | 8,676 |
| 2020 | 6,983 |
| 2019 | 1,359 |
| 2012 | 23,786 |
| 2010 | 14,894 |
| 2009 | 15,762 |
| 2008 | 17,095 |
| 2007 | 16,749 |
| 2006 | 12,054 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-III.Y. + VMR0003
2 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- CAR U.S. Soil Enrichment Protocol 4 projects · CCP-Approved
- ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems 72 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- VM0041 Methodology for the Reduction of Enteric Methane Emissions from Ruminants through the Use of Feed Ingredients 28 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- CAR Mexico Livestock Protocol 3 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 228 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- VM0051 Improved Management in Rice Production Systems 9 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
Questions about AMS-III.Y. + VMR0003
How many projects use AMS-III.Y. + VMR0003?
2 projects, in 1 country, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-III.Y. + VMR0003 approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-III.Y. + VMR0003 have been retired?
79.1%, or 116,219 of 147,007 tonnes.