AMS-III.Z. Fuel switch, process improvement and energy efficiency in brick manufacture
AMS-III.Z. is a industrial & commercial methodology used by 22 projects on Verra, Gold Standard. Registry records show 1,241,207 tonnes issued and 65.2% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
22
Countries
4
Credits issued
1,241,207 t
Credits retired
809,712 t
Retired share of issued
65.2%
Projects yet to issue
63.6%
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
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,051 |
| 2023 | 10,331 |
| 2022 | 20,808 |
| 2021 | 74,736 |
| 2020 | 357,934 |
| 2019 | 122,362 |
| 2018 | 119,985 |
| 2017 | 121,535 |
| 2016 | 138,013 |
| 2015 | 121,398 |
| 2014 | 102,743 |
| 2013 | 35,180 |
| 2012 | 2,131 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-III.Z.
22 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
AAC Blocks project by Mohit Industries Limited
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
408.1K
issued tCO₂e
AAC Block Project By Aerocon Buildwell Pvt. Ltd. (EKIESL- June 2016-02)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
226.7K
issued tCO₂e
AAC Block/Panel Manufacturing unit at Krishna, Andhra Pradesh
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
185.6K
issued tCO₂e
AAC blocks manufacturing unit based on an energy efficient brick/block manufacturing technology by Biltech Building Elements (Budge-Budge)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
168.2K
issued tCO₂e
AAC Block Manufacturing Using Energy Efficient Technology by JKLCL
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
109.7K
issued tCO₂e
AAC blocks manufacturing unit based on an energy efficient brick/block manufacturing technology by Biltech Building Elements (surat)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
92.2K
issued tCO₂e
AAC Block Project By HIL Limited
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
32.5K
issued tCO₂e
Durabric Bricks Project by 14Trees in Malawi: VPA (01)
Gold Standard · Malawi · Energy Efficiency
18.2K
issued tCO₂e
AAC Block Project by Parthcrete Green Concrete Solutions LLP
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
AAC Blocks Project in Siddipet, Telengana by Sree Sai Rama Industries
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
AAC Blocks Project in Siddipet, Telengana by Sri Sai AAC Blocks
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
AAC block project by Bigbloc building elements private limited
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Bundled Fly Ash Bricks Manufacturing Project
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Clean Bricks Production in Nepal
Verra · Nepal · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Clean Bricks Production in Pakistan
Verra · Pakistan · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
India FaL-G Brick and Blocks Project No.4
Gold Standard · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
LOW CARBON AAC BLOCKS PROJECT BY MAGICRETE
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
PoA for DURABRIC Bricks Project by 14Trees
Gold Standard · Malawi · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Sustainable Brick Production in Malawi
Gold Standard · Malawi · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Sustainable Brick Production in Malawi - VPA 1
Gold Standard · Malawi · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Utilization of Biomass in Bricks Manufacturing By Ozone Envirotech Pvt. Ltd. (OEPL)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Utilization of Biomass in Bricks Manufacturing By Ozone Envirotech Pvt. Ltd. (OEPL)
Gold Standard · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- ACM0008 Abatement of methane from coal mines 79 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- AM0023 Leak detection and repair in gas production, processing, transmission, storage and distribution systems and in refinery facilities 11 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- ACM0012 Waste energy recovery 39 projects · Very unlikely to meet the Core Carbon Principles
- AMS-III.Q. Waste energy recovery 11 projects · Very unlikely to meet the Core Carbon Principles
Questions about AMS-III.Z.
How many projects use AMS-III.Z.?
22 projects, in 4 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-III.Z. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-III.Z. have been retired?
65.2%, or 809,712 of 1,241,207 tonnes.