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.
Sustainable agriculture programme in Longyuan
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
TERRRA SANTA
Verra · Israel · Agriculture
Not yet issued
THAILAND CARBON PROGRAM OF IMPROVED AGRICULTURAL LAND MANAGEMENT IN THE AREAS OF THE NORTHEAST PROJECT
Verra · Thailand · Agriculture
Not yet issued
THE BIWAL CARBON PROJECT
Verra · India · Agriculture
Not yet issued
THE LANDS OF WHEAT
Verra · Italy · Agriculture
Not yet issued
TOURBA PROJECT - IMPROVED AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN BRAZIL
Verra · Brazil · Agriculture
Not yet issued
TOURBA PROJECT - IMPROVED AGRICULTURE PRACTICES IN NIGERIA
Verra · Nigeria · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Tang River Improved Cropland Management Project
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
The High Impact Carbon Farming Program of Lithuania
Verra · Lithuania · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
The High Impact Carbon Farming Program of Poland
Verra · Poland · Agriculture
Not yet issued
The High Impact Soil Carbon Program of Lithuania
Verra · Lithuania · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
The High Impact carbon farming program of Bulgaria
Verra · Bulgaria · Agriculture
Not yet issued
The Lam Son Regenerative Sugarcane Project
Verra · Vietnam · Agriculture
Not yet issued
The Regenerative Agriculture project for Eastern European Soils
Verra · Ukraine · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
The Soil Center Carbon Initiative
Verra · United States · Agriculture
Not yet issued
The regenerative and eco-oriented agriculture project in Ukraine
Verra · Ukraine · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Topraq Carbon Management Project in Northern Kazakhstan
Verra · Kazakhstan · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Towards regenerative agriculture with French farmers in Brittany
Verra · France · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Tumed Left Banner Improved Agricultural Land Management Project
Verra · China · Agriculture
Not yet issued
TİRYAKİ TURKIYE CARBON FARMING PROJECT
Verra · Türkiye · Agriculture
Not yet issued
US AGRICULTURAL CARBON PROGRAM
Verra · United States · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Western Shandong Improved Cropland Management Project
Verra · China · Agriculture
No issuance recorded
Wuhu Improved Agricultural Land Management Project
Verra · China · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Xinghua Improved Agriculture Land Management Project
Verra · China · Agriculture
Not yet issued
Yushu Improved Cropland Management Project
Verra · China · 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.