VM0044 Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications
VM0044 is a waste management methodology used by 12 projects on Verra. Registry records show 115,113 tonnes issued and 16.6% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
12
Countries
6
Credits issued
115,113 t
Credits retired
19,052 t
Retired share of issued
16.6%
Projects yet to issue
83.3%
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.
- VM0044 Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications - 1.0-1.1
- VM0044 Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications - 1.2
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
- India 7 projects
- Vietnam 1 project
- Madagascar 1 project
- Belize 1 project
- Switzerland 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 75,194 |
| 2023 | 39,919 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using VM0044
11 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Project Reignite: Turning Farm Waste to Climate Action
Verra · India · Biomass Cdr
115.1K
issued tCO₂e
Biochar Project-1 by WeAct
Verra · India · Biomass Cdr
10
issued tCO₂e
Bamboo King Vina Biochar Project
Verra · Vietnam · Biomass Cdr
Not yet issued
Biochar Production Project-1 by WeAct in Madagascar
Verra · Madagascar · Biomass Cdr
Not yet issued
Carbon Roots - Improving Soil Health with Biochar
Verra · India · Biomass Cdr
Not yet issued
Global Biochar Project by EnKIng International
Verra · India · Biomass Cdr
Not yet issued
PrithviPoshan Biochar Project
Verra · India · Biomass Cdr
Not yet issued
Project Terre Boost: Biochar for a Better Tomorrow
Verra · India · Biomass Cdr
Not yet issued
Silk Grass Biochar Project
Verra · Belize · Biomass Cdr
Not yet issued
South Pole Biochar Grouped Project - Europe
Verra · Switzerland · Biomass Cdr
Not yet issued
The potential of plantation-based systems in generating carbon credit through biochar production and application in the West Coast region of India
Verra · India · Biomass Cdr
Not yet issued
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
Questions about VM0044
How many projects use VM0044?
12 projects, in 6 countries, as of June 2026.
Is VM0044 approved by the ICVCM?
ICVCM approved some versions of this methodology and not others.
How much of the credits issued under VM0044 have been retired?
16.6%, or 19,052 of 115,113 tonnes.