VM0016 Recovery and Destruction of Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) from Products
VM0016 is a chemical processes methodology used by 7 projects on Verra. Registry records show 342,244 tonnes issued and 47.1% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
7
Countries
5
Credits issued
342,244 t
Credits retired
161,278 t
Retired share of issued
47.1%
Projects yet to issue
57.1%
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
Where it is used
- South Africa 3 projects
- Ghana 1 project
- Dominican Republic 1 project
- United States 1 project
- Honduras 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 163,156 |
| 2021 | 23,657 |
| 2019 | 135,784 |
| 2018 | 19,647 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using VM0016
7 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
A-Gas South Africa 1
Verra · South Africa · Ghg Management
163.2K
issued tCO₂e
TW Ghana ODS Project
Verra · Ghana · Ghg Management
155.4K
issued tCO₂e
Tradewater International Dominican Republic
Verra · Dominican Republic · Ghg Management
23.7K
issued tCO₂e
A-Gas SA ODS Project
Verra · South Africa · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
A-Gas South Africa 2
Verra · South Africa · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
RMC Recovery and Destruction of Canadian ODS Project
Verra · United States · Ghg Management
Not yet issued
Tradewater International Honduras
Verra · Honduras · Ghg Management
No issuance recorded
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 VM0016
How many projects use VM0016?
7 projects, in 5 countries, as of June 2026.
Is VM0016 approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under VM0016 have been retired?
47.1%, or 161,278 of 342,244 tonnes.