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ICVCM CCP Tracker

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) assesses carbon crediting methodologies against its Core Carbon Principles (CCP). This page mirrors its public assessment-status table (last fetched 2026-09-02) and joins each methodology with the number of projects CarbonMeld tracks under that registry methodology code. A CCP label applies to credits issued under the approved methodology versions; "under assessment" means the ICVCM has published no decision yet.

  • 47 CCP-Approved
  • 22 Does not meet
  • 2 Remedial Action
  • 11 Very Unlikely To Meet
  • 14 Withdrawn
  • 85 Under assessment

Afforestation Reforestation and Revegetation and Agroforestry

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
ACR ACR Afforestation & Reforestation of Degraded Lands v1.0-1.2 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR Mexico Forest Protocol - ARR 2.0 - 3.0 Under assessment
Gold Standard GS Afforestation/Reforestation (A/R) GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Methodology 2.1 Under assessment
Gold Standard GS Sustainable Management of Mangroves 1.0 Under assessment
Isometric ISM Agroforestry 1.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Isometric ISM Mangrove Restoration 1.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Isometric ISM Reforestation 1.1 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Verified Carbon Standard VM0033 Methodology for Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration 2.1 Under assessment 1
Verified Carbon Standard VM0047 Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation 1.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations 0
Verified Carbon Standard VM0047 Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation 1.1 CCP-Approved 0
Equitable Earth M001 - Quantification Methodology for Terrestrial Forest Restoration 1.2-1.3 Under assessment

Avoided Grassland Conversion

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR Canada Grassland 1.0 Under assessment
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR U.S. Grassland Protocol 2.1 Under assessment

Biochar

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR U.S. and Canada Biochar 1.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Isometric Biochar Production and Storage​ 1.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Isometric Biochar Production and Storage​ 1.1-1.2 Under assessment
Puro.earth Biochar Methodology_2022 3.0 Withdrawn
Puro.earth Biochar Methodology_2025 2.0 Under assessment
Verified Carbon Standard VM0044 Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications 1.0-1.1 Withdrawn 4
Verified Carbon Standard VM0044 Methodology for Biochar Utilization in Soil and Non-Soil Applications 1.2 CCP-Approved Board Observations 4
Rainbow Distributed closed-kiln biochar 1.0 Under assessment
Rainbow Distributed open-kiln biochar 1.0 Under assessment

Biodigesters (household)​

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Gold Standard AMS-I.E. - Switch from non-renewable biomass for thermal applications by the user 1.0-13.0 Does not meet Board Observations 45
Gold Standard AMS-I.I. - Biogas/biomass thermal applications for households/small users 1.0-6.0 Does not meet Board Observations 0
Gold Standard GS Methodology for Animal Manure Management and Biogas Use for Thermal Energy Generation 1.0-1.1 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Gold Standard GS Methodology for Animal Manure Management and Biogas Use for Thermal Energy Generation 2.0 Under assessment
Verified Carbon Standard AMS-I.E. - Switch from non-renewable biomass for thermal applications by the user 1.0-13.0 Does not meet Board Observations 45

Carbon Dioxide Removals

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Gold Standard GS Carbon mineralisation using reactive mineral waste 2.0 Under assessment
Gold Standard GS Carbon Sequestration Through Accelerated Carbonation Of Concrete Aggregate 1.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Gold Standard GS Methodology for Biomass Fermentation with Carbon Capture and Geologic Storage 1.0 Withdrawn
Gold Standard GS Methodology for Biomass Fermentation with Carbon Capture and Geologic Storage 2.0 Under assessment
Gold Standard Microbial Carbon di-oxide Mineralisation 1.0 Under assessment
Isometric Bio-oil Geological Storage 1.0-1.1 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Isometric Biogenic Carbon Capture and Storage​ 1.0 Withdrawn
Isometric Biogenic Carbon Capture and Storage​ 1.1 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Isometric Biogenic Carbon Capture and Storage​ 1.2-1.4 Under assessment
Isometric Biomass Geological Storage 1.0-1.1 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Isometric Direct Air Capture 1.0 Withdrawn
Isometric Direct Air Capture 1.1 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Isometric Direct Air Capture 1.2-1.3 Under assessment
Isometric Subsurface Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage​ 1.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Puro.earth Carbonated Materials_2022 3.0 Under assessment
Puro.earth Geologically Stored Carbon_2024 1.0 Under assessment
Puro.earth Terrestrial Storage of Biomass_2023 1.0 Under assessment
Verified Carbon Standard VM0049 Carbon Capture and Storage 1.0 Under assessment 0
Rainbow Biomass carbon removal and storage 1.1 Withdrawn
Rainbow Mineralization of Alkaline Materials (Ex Situ) 1.1 Under assessment

Construction Materials

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Rainbow Biobased construction materials 2.4 Under assessment

Efficient Cookstoves ​

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Gold Standard AMS-II.G. - Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass 1-13.1 Does not meet Board Observations 115
Gold Standard GS Emission Reductions from Safe Drinking Water Supply 2.0 Under assessment
Gold Standard GS Emission Reductions from Safe Drinking Water Supply 1.0 Under assessment
Gold Standard GS Methodology for Metered & Measured Energy Cooking Devices 1.0-1.2 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Gold Standard GS Methodology for Metered & Measured Energy Cooking Devices 2.0 Under assessment
Gold Standard GS The Gold Standard Simplified Methodology For Clean And Efficient Cookstoves 1.0-3.0 Does not meet Board Observations
Gold Standard GS The Gold Standard Simplified Methodology For Clean And Efficient Cookstoves 4.0 Under assessment
Gold Standard GS TPDDTEC – Technologies and Practices to Displace Decentralized Thermal Energy Consumption 2.0-3.1 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Gold Standard Reduced Emissions from Cooking and Heating (RECH) formerly TPDDTEC 4.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Gold Standard Reduced Emissions from Cooking and Heating (RECH) formerly TPDDTEC 5.0 Under assessment
Verified Carbon Standard VM0050 Energy Efficiency and Fuel-Switch Measures in Cookstoves 1.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations 10
Verified Carbon Standard VMR0006 Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switch Measures in Thermal Applications 1.2 Withdrawn 89

Enhanced Weathering

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Isometric Enhanced Weathering in Agriculture 1.0-1.1 Under assessment
Isometric Enhanced Weathering in Agriculture 1.2 Under assessment
Puro.earth Enhanced Rock Weathering Methodology_2022 1.0 Withdrawn
Puro.earth Enhanced Rock Weathering Methodology_2025 1.0 Under assessment
Rainbow Enhanced Rock Weathering 1.0 Under assessment

Enteric Methane

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Gold Standard GS Methane Emissions Reduction from Enteric Fermentation in Beef Cattle Through Application of Feed Supplements 1.0 Withdrawn
Gold Standard In-situ Capture and Conversion of Cattle Enteric Methane 1.0 Under assessment
Verified Carbon Standard VM0041 Methodology for the Reduction of Enteric Methane Emissions from Ruminants through the Use of Feed Ingredients 2.0 Under assessment 6

HFC and ODS Destruction

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Isometric HFC and ODS Recovery and Destruction 1.0 Under assessment

HFC Displacement

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
ACR ACR Certified Reclaimed HFC Refrigerants Propellants and Fire Suppressants 1.0-2.0 Under assessment

HFC Replacement

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
ACR ACR Advanced Refrigeration Systems 1.0-3.0 Under assessment
ACR ACR Transition to Advanced Formulation Blowing Agents in Foam Manufacturing and Use 1.0-3.0 Under assessment

HFC-23 destruction: HFC-23 abatement from HCFC-22 production

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Verified Carbon Standard AM0001 - Decomposition of fluoroform (HFC-23) waste streams 1.0-5.0 Very Unlikely To Meet 1

Improved Forestry Management

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
ACR ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) on Canadian Forestlands 1.0 Under assessment
ACR ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) on Non-Federal U.S. Forestlands 1.3 CCP-Approved Board Observations
ACR ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) on Non-Federal U.S. Forestlands 2.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations
ACR ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) on Non-Federal U.S. Forestlands 2.1 CCP-Approved Board Observations
ACR ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) on Small Non-Industrial Private Forestlands 1.0 Under assessment
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR Mexico Forest Protocol 2.0 Under assessment
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR Mexico Forest Protocol 3.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR U.S. Forest Protocol 5.1 Under assessment
Isometric ISM Improved Forest Management 1.0 Under assessment
Verified Carbon Standard VM0003 Methodology for Improved Forest Management through Extension of Rotation Age 1.3 Under assessment 5
Verified Carbon Standard VM0005 Methodology for Conversion of Low-Productive Forest to High-Productive Forest 1.2 Under assessment 1
Verified Carbon Standard VM0010 Methodology for Improved Forest Management: Conversion from Logged to Protected Forest 1.4 Under assessment 9
Verified Carbon Standard VM0012 Improved Forest Management in Temperate and Boreal Forests (LtPF) 1.2 Under assessment 6
Verified Carbon Standard VM0035 Methodology for Improved Forest Management through Reduced Impact Logging 1.0 Under assessment 0
Verified Carbon Standard VM0045 Improved Forest Management Methodology Using Dynamic Matched Baselines from National Forest Inventories 1.2 CCP-Approved Board Observations 1

Industrial Biodigesters​

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR Argentina Livestock 1.0 Under assessment
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR Dominican Republic Livestock 1.0 Under assessment
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR Mexico Livestock Protocol 2.0 Under assessment
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR U.S. Livestock Protocol 1.0-4.0 Under assessment
Rainbow Biogas from anaerobic digestion 3.2 Under assessment

Industrial Energy efficiency (Supply side)​

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Verified Carbon Standard AM0017 - Steam system efficiency improvements by replacing steam traps and returning condensate 1.0-2.0 Very Unlikely To Meet 0
Verified Carbon Standard AM0018 - Baseline methodology for steam optimization systems 1.0-4.0 Very Unlikely To Meet 0
Verified Carbon Standard AM0020 - Baseline methodology for water pumping efficiency improvements 1.0-2.0 Very Unlikely To Meet 0

Just Transition

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Gold Standard Joined-up Sustainable Transition (JUST) – Coal Decommissioning 1.0 Under assessment
Gold Standard Joined-Up Sustainable Transition (JUST) – Fossil Fuel Generators 1.0 Under assessment
Verified Carbon Standard VM0052 - Accelerated Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants Using a Just Transition 1.0 Under assessment 0

Landfill Avoidance

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR U.S. Organic Waste Composting Protocol 1.0-1.1 Under assessment
Gold Standard GS Methodology for Collection of Macroalgae to Avoid Emissions from Decomposition 1.0 Under assessment

Landfill Gas Capture & Utilisation​

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
ACR ACR Landfill Gas Destruction and Beneficial Use Projects 1.0-2.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR Mexico Landfill Protocol 2.0 Under assessment
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol 4.0 Withdrawn
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol 5.0 Under assessment
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol 6.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Gold Standard ACM0001 - Flaring or use of landfill gas 15.0-19.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations 159
Gold Standard AMS-III.G. - Landfill methane recovery 9.0-10.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations 31
Verified Carbon Standard ACM0001 - Flaring or use of landfill gas 15.0-19.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations 159
Verified Carbon Standard AMS-III.G. - Landfill methane recovery 9.0-10.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations 31
Verified Carbon Standard CAR U.S. Landfill Protocol 6.0 Withdrawn
Verified Carbon Standard VMR0016 Flaring or Use of Landfill Gas (ACM0001 Revision) 1.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations 0
Global Carbon Council ACM0001 - Flaring or use of landfill gas 19.0 Under assessment 159
Global Carbon Council AMS-III.G. - Landfill methane recovery 10.0 Under assessment 31

Leak Detection/Repair in Gas Systems​

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Verified Carbon Standard AM0023 - Leak detection and repair in gas production processing transmission storage and distribution systems and in refinery facilities 4.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations 5
Global Carbon Council AM0023 - Leak detection and repair in gas production processing transmission storage and distribution systems and in refinery facilities 4.0 Under assessment 5

Marine Carbon Dioxide Removals

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Isometric Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement from Coastal Outfalls 1.0 Under assessment
Puro.earth Direct Air Capture and Ocean Storage_2025 1.0 Under assessment
Puro.earth Marine Anoxic Carbon Storage‬_2025 1.0 Under assessment
Puro.earth Microalgae Carbon Fixation and Sinking_2025 1.0 Under assessment

Mine Methane Capture and Utilization for Energy​

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
ACR ACR Capturing and Destroying Methane from Coal and Trona Mines in North America 1.0-1.1 Under assessment
Verified Carbon Standard ACM0008 - Abatement of methane from coal mines 6.0-8.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations 39
Global Carbon Council ACM0008 - Abatement of methane from coal mines 8.0 Under assessment 39

N₂O Abatement in Adipic Acid Production​

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR China Adipic Acid Production Protocol 1.0 CCP-Approved
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR U.S. Adipic Acid Production Protocol 1.0 CCP-Approved

N₂O Abatement in Nitric Acid Production

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Verified Carbon Standard AM0028 - N2O destruction in the tail gas of Caprolactam production plants 1.0-6.0 Very Unlikely To Meet 2
Verified Carbon Standard AM0034 - Catalytic reduction of N2O inside the ammonia burner of nitric acid plants 1.0-5.1.1 Very Unlikely To Meet 2

N₂O Abatement in Nitric Acid Production​​

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR U.S. Nitric Acid Production Protocol 2.2 Withdrawn
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR U.S. Nitric Acid Production Protocol 3.0 Under assessment

New Natural Gas Power ​

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Verified Carbon Standard ACM0025 - Construction of a new natural gas power plant 1.0-2.0 Very Unlikely To Meet 2
Verified Carbon Standard AM0107 - New natural gas based cogeneration plant 1.0-4.0 Very Unlikely To Meet 7

ODS Destruction

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
ACR ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and High-Global Warming Potential (GWP) Foam 1.0-2.0 Under assessment
ACR ACR Destruction of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) from International Sources 1.0 CCP-Approved
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR Article 5 Ozone Depleting Substances Protocol 1.0-2.0 CCP-Approved
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR U.S. Ozone Depleting Substances Protocol 1.0-2.0 CCP-Approved

Peatland Management

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Global Carbon Council GCCMA003 NBS Methodology for Rewetting Drained Peatlands 1.0 Under assessment

REDD+ (Jurisdictional)

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Architecture for REDD+ Transaction TREES (ART) ART The REDD+ Environmental Excellence Standard (TREES) - HFLD 2.0 Remedial Action Board Observations
Architecture for REDD+ Transaction TREES (ART) ART The REDD+ Environmental Excellence Standard (TREES) - non HFLD 2.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Architecture for REDD+ Transaction TREES (ART) ART The REDD+ Environmental Excellence Standard (TREES) - Removals 2.0 Remedial Action Board Observations
Verified Carbon Standard VCS Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ (JNR) Framework 4.1 CCP-Approved Board Observations

REDD+ (Project)

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
ACR ACR Active Conservation and Sustainable Management on U.S. Forestlands 1.0 Under assessment
Verified Carbon Standard VM0048 Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation 1.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations 0
Equitable Earth M002 - Terrestrial Forest Conservation 1.0 Under assessment

Refurbishment Regeneration and Recycling

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Rainbow Battery Second Life 1.1 Under assessment
Rainbow Refurbishing of electronic devices 2.6 Under assessment

Renewable Energy (Grid Connected)

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Gold Standard ACM0002 - Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources 1.0-21.0 Does not meet Board Observations 1251
Gold Standard ACM0006 - Electricity and heat generation from biomass 1.0-16.0 Does not meet Board Observations 68
Gold Standard ACM0018 - Electricity generation from biomass in power-only plants 1.0-6.0 Does not meet Board Observations 20
Gold Standard AM0123 - Renewable energy generation for captive use 1.0 Under assessment 3
Gold Standard AMS-I.D. - Grid connected renewable electricity generation 1.0-18.0 Does not meet Board Observations 681
Verified Carbon Standard ACM0002 - Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources 1.0-21.0 Does not meet Board Observations 1251
Verified Carbon Standard ACM0006 - Electricity and heat generation from biomass 1.0-16.0 Does not meet Board Observations 68
Verified Carbon Standard ACM0018 - Electricity generation from biomass in power-only plants 1.0-6.0 Does not meet Board Observations 20
Verified Carbon Standard AM0123 - Renewable energy generation for captive use 1.0 Under assessment 3
Verified Carbon Standard AMS-I.D. - Grid connected renewable electricity generation 1.0-18.0 Does not meet Board Observations 681
Verified Carbon Standard VMR0017 - Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources (ACM0002 revision) 1.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations 0

Renewable Energy (Grid Connected/Thermal)

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Gold Standard AMS-I.C. - Thermal energy production with or without electricity 1.0-22.0 Under assessment 85
Verified Carbon Standard AMS-I.C. - Thermal energy production with or without electricity 1.0-22.0 Under assessment 85

Renewable Energy (Lighting)

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Gold Standard "Powering Universal Lighting via Solar Energy (PULSE)" 1.0 Under assessment

Renewable Energy (Mini-Grids​)

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Gold Standard AMS-I.L. - Electrification of rural communities using renewable energy 1.0-4.0 Does not meet Board Observations 5
Verified Carbon Standard AMS-I.L. - Electrification of rural communities using renewable energy 1.0-4.0 Does not meet Board Observations 5

Renewable Energy (Off-grid)​

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Gold Standard AMS-I.A. - Electricity generation by the user 1.0-19.0 Does not meet Board Observations 6
Verified Carbon Standard AMS-I.A. - Electricity generation by the user 1.0-19.0 Does not meet Board Observations 6

Renewable Energy (Thermal)

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Gold Standard AM0036 - Use of biomass in heat generation equipment 1.0-7.0 Does not meet Board Observations 2
Gold Standard AM0072 - Fossil Fuel Displacement by Geothermal Resources for Space Heating 1.0-3.0 Does not meet Board Observations 10
Verified Carbon Standard AM0036 - Use of biomass in heat generation equipment 1.0-7.0 Does not meet Board Observations 2
Verified Carbon Standard AM0072 - Fossil Fuel Displacement by Geothermal Resources for Space Heating 1.0-3.0 Does not meet Board Observations 10

Rice Cultivation Methane Avoidance ​

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Gold Standard GS Methodology for Methane Emission Reduction by Adjusted Water Management Practice in Rice Cultivation 1.0 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Isometric Rice Methane Reduction 1.0 Under assessment
Verified Carbon Standard VM0051 Improved Management in Rice Production Systems 1.0 Withdrawn 0
Verified Carbon Standard VM0051 Improved Management in Rice Production Systems 1.1 CCP-Approved Board Observations 0
Global Carbon Council Methodology for Reduction of Methane Emission through Adjusted Water Management Practice in Rice Cultivation 1.0 Under assessment

SF6 Avoidance

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Verified Carbon Standard AM0065 - Replacement of SF6 with alternate cover gas in the magnesium industry 2.1 Does not meet 2

Sustainable Agriculture (Rotational Crops Low Till No Tillage etc)​

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Climate Action Reserve (CAR) CAR U.S. Soil Enrichment Protocol 1.1 CCP-Approved Board Observations
Gold Standard GS Soil Organic Carbon Framework Methodology 1.0 Under assessment
Isometric ISM Improved Soil Management 1.0 Under assessment
Verified Carbon Standard VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 2.0-2.1 Withdrawn 15
Verified Carbon Standard VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 2.2 CCP-Approved Board Observations 15

Waste Heat Recovery​

Program Methodology Status Projects tracked
Verified Carbon Standard ACM0012 - Waste energy recovery 1.0-6.0 Very Unlikely To Meet 31
Verified Carbon Standard AM0066 - GHG emission reductions through waste heat utilisation for pre-heating of raw materials in sponge iron manufacturing process 1.0 Very Unlikely To Meet 0
Verified Carbon Standard AMS-III.Q. - Waste energy recovery 1.0-6.1 Very Unlikely To Meet 6