# ICR Methodologies

Here all methodologies under the International Carbon Registry (ICR) are listed either under development or approved ICR methodologies. Methodologies are the backbone of GHG projects, providing standardized, consistent, scientifically robust frameworks for quantifying, monitoring, and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emission mitigations.

Here, you can explore:

* [**Methodologies Under Development**](/documentation/icr-program/methodology-development/icr-methodologies/under-development.md): Innovative approaches currently progressing through the ICR methodology approval process, open for stakeholder engagement and feedback.
* [**Approved Methodologies**](/documentation/icr-program/methodology-development/icr-methodologies/approved-icr-methodologies.md): Validated and approved methodologies readily for application at the project level, designed to support projects across various sectors.

ICR methodologies ensure consistency, transparency, and credibility, empowering project developers to create impactful projects for mitigating climate change. Whether you're initiating a new project or enhancing an existing one, ICR methodologies provide the tools needed to achieve verifiable and measurable results.

<table><thead><tr><th>Identifier</th><th>Name</th><th>Sector</th><th>Statu</th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/AwSy8ledT0K3ROifjY3d"><strong>M-ICR001</strong></a></td><td>Emission Avoidance from the business-as-usual treatment of plastic waste</td><td><ol start="13"><li>Waste handling and disposal</li></ol></td><td>Withdrawn</td><td><strong>Sector</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/AwSy8ledT0K3ROifjY3d">/pages/AwSy8ledT0K3ROifjY3d</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/B2uSuN7I2HFVcUidbwsX"><strong>M-ICR002</strong></a></td><td>Nature Entrusted Land &#x26; Minerals Projects</td><td><ol start="10"><li>Fugitive emissions from fuel (solid, oil and gas)</li></ol></td><td>Under validation</td><td><strong>Sector</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/B2uSuN7I2HFVcUidbwsX">/pages/B2uSuN7I2HFVcUidbwsX</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/oVjXwSVgrxsr8SlvbDRs"><strong>M-ICR003</strong></a></td><td>A methodology for carbon avoidance through the nutritional replacement of beef by low-car</td><td><ol start="15"><li>Agriculture</li></ol></td><td><a href="https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/methodology-development/icr-methodologies/under-development/m-icr003#icr-review">Under review</a></td><td><strong>Sector</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/oVjXwSVgrxsr8SlvbDRs">/pages/oVjXwSVgrxsr8SlvbDRs</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/Ka5aowTloouQyNtNmbtm"><strong>M-ICR004</strong></a></td><td>Keeping Thermal Coal in the Ground</td><td><ol start="8"><li>Mining/mineral production</li></ol></td><td>Withdrawn</td><td><strong>Sector</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/Ka5aowTloouQyNtNmbtm">/pages/Ka5aowTloouQyNtNmbtm</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/a7rmCVR8zNjAX4jZhCDm"><strong>M-ICR005</strong></a></td><td>Reduction of GHG emissions by diverting unsold goods and food wastes from disposal</td><td><ol start="13"><li>Waste handling and disposal</li></ol></td><td>Waiting for project implementation</td><td><strong>Sector</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/a7rmCVR8zNjAX4jZhCDm">/pages/a7rmCVR8zNjAX4jZhCDm</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/ulNOJrd0X51icxYuLIeb"><strong>M-ICR006</strong></a></td><td>Early Plugging of Marginal Oil and Gas Wells in the United States</td><td><ol start="8"><li>Mining/mineral production</li></ol></td><td>Waiting for project implementation</td><td><strong>Sector</strong></td><td><a href="/pages/ulNOJrd0X51icxYuLIeb">/pages/ulNOJrd0X51icxYuLIeb</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/EXCa5oAtJ1ff54nZFNpH"><strong>M-ICR007</strong></a></td><td>Myrkol - Rewetting of Peatland Soils</td><td><ol start="15"><li>Agriculture</li></ol></td><td>Under validation</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/3Td7xXWdThRVtmK9CmXl"><strong>M-ICR009</strong></a></td><td>Atmospheric carbon monitoring methodology for land use management projects</td><td><ol start="14"><li>Afforestation/reforestation</li></ol></td><td>Under validation</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/PjDH64KBlTJk1R7uvcAn"><strong>M-ICR010</strong></a></td><td>Coal Abatement for the Energy Transition</td><td><ol start="8"><li>Mining</li></ol></td><td>Validated</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/KjnXkqKsAYMUBoqeVYPE"><strong>M-ICR011</strong></a></td><td>Atmospheric nitrous oxide (N2O) destruction using Photocatalysts</td><td><ol start="15"><li>Agriculture</li></ol></td><td>Approved</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/8gifdzlzPtERpdBXdjDW"><strong>M-ICR015</strong></a></td><td>ISO 14064-2 Impact Improved Forest Management (IIFM)</td><td><ol start="14"><li>Afforestation/reforestation</li></ol></td><td>Under validation</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/fbr7wFBSHWBb23OuJ9gV"><strong>M-ICR018</strong></a></td><td>Modal shift in transportation of Mineral from Sourcing Location to the Processing Plant</td><td><ol start="7"><li>Transportation</li></ol></td><td>Under development</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/bI9fzbs1RHmU8o6IRAsX"><strong>M-ICR020</strong></a></td><td>Introduction of Low-Emission Electric, Hybrid Vehicles and Mobile Machinery in Commercial Applications</td><td><ol start="7"><li>Transportation</li></ol></td><td>Under development</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/iza9jeEIZ502SloNbe5h"><strong>M-ICR013</strong></a></td><td>Scalable On-site GHG Measurements Methodology for Sustainable Land Management Projects</td><td><ol start="14"><li>Afforestation and reforestation</li></ol></td><td>Under development</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/8dFrBhCw85d878ssuKvt"><strong>M-ICR017</strong></a></td><td>Integrated Direct Air Capture and Microalgae Carbon Removal Methodology</td><td><ol start="16"><li>Carbon Capture and Storage</li></ol></td><td>Under development</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>


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