# 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="templates/concept-note" %}
[concept-note](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/methodology-development/templates/concept-note)
{% 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="templates/methodology-description" %}
[methodology-description](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/methodology-development/templates/methodology-description)
{% 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="templates/methodology-summary" %}
[methodology-summary](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/methodology-development/templates/methodology-summary)
{% 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.

<figure><img src="https://2441265052-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FfIdoGcZZdvap67xjb5h1%2Fuploads%2FRogweMGoxMoeDMU0Vnb6%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=06f1f9c6-3b70-46d1-87d1-05c97e9235b6" alt=""><figcaption><p>Templates relevant for methodology development</p></figcaption></figure>