> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/methodology-development/templates.md). # Templates A concept note is a preliminary document that outlines the basic idea or concept of a proposed project or methodology. The concept note serves as an initial step in the process of developing a project or methodology that can generate carbon credits. {% content-ref url="/pages/fkdpkjorfoK9fcj2K5P7" %} [Concept note](/documentation/icr-program/methodology-development/templates/concept-note.md) {% endcontent-ref %} A methodology description is a document that outlines the procedures and methods used to calculate greenhouse gas (GHG) emission mitigations from a specific project applying the methodology. The methodology description is used to provide consistency in calculating GHG emission mitigations. {% content-ref url="/pages/AtO0Ki1bB19P5E5hz1hz" %} [Methodology description](/documentation/icr-program/methodology-development/templates/methodology-description.md) {% endcontent-ref %} A methodology summary is a document that outlines the details of the methodology. The methodology summary serves as an supporting document to enhance understanding of the GHG benefits of the projects applying the methodology. {% content-ref url="/pages/N6VdvzpW4G8v2hLfZ5HS" %} [Methodology summary](/documentation/icr-program/methodology-development/templates/methodology-summary.md) {% endcontent-ref %} Also relevant for methodology development are project design description templates for development of the design a *project* following the requirements of *ISO 14064-2*, the *criteria* and procedures established under the proposed *methodology*, and the ICR requirement document.

Templates relevant for methodology development