DIRECT-AIR-CAPTURE Direct Air Capture
DIRECT-AIR-CAPTURE is a engineered removal methodology used by 2 projects. Registry records show 2 tonnes issued and 50% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
2
Countries
2
Credits issued
2 t
Credits retired
1 t
Retired share of issued
50%
Projects yet to issue
50%
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 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- VM0049 Carbon Capture and Storage 4 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
Questions about DIRECT-AIR-CAPTURE
How many projects use DIRECT-AIR-CAPTURE?
2 projects, in 2 countries, as of June 2026.
Is DIRECT-AIR-CAPTURE approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under DIRECT-AIR-CAPTURE have been retired?
50%, or 1 of 2 tonnes.