VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management
VM0042 is a agriculture methodology used by 228 projects on Verra. Registry records show 6,680,937 tonnes issued and 5.9% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
228
Countries
47
Credits issued
6,680,937 t
Credits retired
396,456 t
Retired share of issued
5.9%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
94.7%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others.
- VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management - 2.0-2.1
- VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management - 2.2
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
- China 69 projects
- India 30 projects
- Brazil 15 projects
- United States 12 projects
- Argentina 7 projects
- Kenya 7 projects
- Mongolia 7 projects
- South Africa 6 projects
- Israel 6 projects
- Italy 5 projects
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,892 |
| 2023 | 2,061,497 |
| 2022 | 3,019,019 |
| 2021 | 626,418 |
| 2020 | 455,108 |
| 2019 | 498,881 |
| 2018 | 15,122 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using VM0042
228 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Carbon Smart Farming Initiative
Verra · South Africa · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Carbon crediting in the rice-wheat system through crop residue management: a farmer participatory approach
Verra · India · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Carbono Rural AR NEA
Verra · Argentina · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Carbono Rural Paraguayan Chaco
Verra · Paraguay · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Cobram Estate Olives Regenerative Farming Project
Verra · Australia · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Combating climate change with sustainable agriculture and land use management project by Indian Farmers
Verra · India · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Coolpath Veles Rangeland Restoration Project
Verra · United States · Agriculture
Not yet issued
DEVELOPING CARBON PROJECT FOR FARMERS ADOPTING REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN GUJARAT STATE
Verra · India · Agriculture
Not yet issued
DORNOD SUSTAINABLE GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Verra · Mongolia · Agriculture
Not yet issued
ENJIPAI COMMUNITY RANGELAND CARBON PROJECT
Verra · Tanzania · Agriculture
Not yet issued
EVOLVE SUSTAINABLE DAIRY FARMING PROJECT IN IRELAND
Verra · Ireland · Agriculture
Not yet issued
East Africa Soil and Biodiversity improvement project
Verra · Rwanda · Agriculture
Not yet issued
EcoHarvest Sustainable Agriculture Project
Verra · Kazakhstan · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Enhancing Agricultural Sustainability through Carbon Credits: Mzuri Improved Agricultural Management
Verra · Poland · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Evaluation of Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration under Natural Farming Condition: Enhancing Soil Quality and Capitalizing on Carbon Markets
Verra · India · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Fangcheng Improved Cropland Management Project
Verra · China · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Farm Resilience and Regeneration in France and Belgium
Verra · France · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Fortaleza Ituxi III ALM
Verra · Brazil · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Future Ecology Improved Agricultural Land Management Project
Verra · Kazakhstan · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Future Ecology Soil Organic Carbon Enhancement Project
Verra · Kazakhstan · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Future Soils and Sustainable Farming Initiative - Germany
Verra · Germany · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Gannan Improved Agricultural Land Management Project
Verra · China · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Great British Sustainable Farming Project
Verra · United Kingdom · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
GreenShift: Catalyzing regenerative agriculture ecosystem for smallholder farmers in India, through carbon finance
Verra · India · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Ground-Truth Australian Orchards
Verra · Australia · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- CAR U.S. Soil Enrichment Protocol 4 projects · CCP-Approved
- ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems 72 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- VM0041 Methodology for the Reduction of Enteric Methane Emissions from Ruminants through the Use of Feed Ingredients 28 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- CAR Mexico Livestock Protocol 3 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
Questions about VM0042
How many projects use VM0042?
228 projects, in 47 countries, as of June 2026.
Is VM0042 approved by the ICVCM?
ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others.
How much of the credits issued under VM0042 have been retired?
5.9%, or 396,456 of 6,680,937 tonnes.