Under development

This section provides an overview of methodologies currently in development for the International Carbon Registry (ICR). Each methodology is designed to meet the ICR methodology requirements following the ICR Methodology Approval Process, ensuring scientific integrity, transparency, and alignment with global best practices such as ISO 14064-2.

Here, you can explore methodologies in various stages of development—from concept notes to validation and stakeholder consultations.

Stay informed as these methodologies progress through public consultations, validation by approved VVBs, and final approval by the ICR. If you have any comments or feedback your insights are invaluable in shaping the final methodologies.

Methodologies under development

Identifier	Name	Sector
M-ICR001	Emission Avoidance from the business-as-usual treatment of plastic waste	Waste handling and disposal
M-ICR002	Nature Entrusted Land & Minerals Projects	Fugitive emissions from fuel (solid, oil and gas)
M-ICR003	A methodology for carbon avoidance through the nutritional replacement of beef by low-car	Agriculture
M-ICR004	Keeping Thermal Coal in the Ground	Mining/mineral production
M-ICR005	Reduction of GHG emissions by diverting unsold goods and food wastes from disposal	Waste handling and disposal
M-ICR006	Early Plugging of Marginal Oil and Gas Wells in the United States	Mining/mineral production
M-ICR009	Atmospheric carbon monitoring methodology for land use management projects	Afforestation/reforestation