ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Destruction of U.S. Ozone Depleting Substances Banks
ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Destruction of U.S. Ozone Depleting Substances Banks is a chemical processes methodology used by 123 projects. Registry records show 11,309,063 tonnes issued and 84.7% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
123
Countries
1
Credits issued
11,309,063 t
Credits retired
9,573,760 t
Retired share of issued
84.7%
Projects yet to issue
6.5%
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.
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 404,944 |
| 2022 | 449,316 |
| 2021 | 967,257 |
| 2020 | 977,162 |
| 2019 | 2,329,062 |
| 2018 | 1,093,002 |
| 2017 | 886,229 |
| 2016 | 1,412,694 |
| 2015 | 930,988 |
| 2014 | 706,495 |
| 2013 | 845,397 |
| 2012 | 306,517 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
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- CAR U.S. Nitric Acid Production Protocol 11 projects · Withdrawn from assessment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 ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Destruction of U.S. Ozone Depleting Substances Banks
How many projects use ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Destruction of U.S. Ozone Depleting Substances Banks?
123 projects, in 1 country, as of June 2026.
Is ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Destruction of U.S. Ozone Depleting Substances Banks approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Destruction of U.S. Ozone Depleting Substances Banks have been retired?
84.7%, or 9,573,760 of 11,309,063 tonnes.