Biochar Production and Storage
Biochar Production and Storage is a waste management methodology used by 31 projects. Registry records show 6,888 tonnes issued and 41% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
31
Countries
11
Credits issued
6,888 t
Credits retired
2,824 t
Retired share of issued
41%
Projects yet to issue
83.9%
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,520 |
| 2025 | 4,368 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
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- CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol 128 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- VM0044 Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications 12 projects · Withdrawn from assessment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 Biochar Production and Storage
How many projects use Biochar Production and Storage?
31 projects, in 11 countries, as of June 2026.
Is Biochar Production and Storage approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under Biochar Production and Storage have been retired?
41%, or 2,824 of 6,888 tonnes.