# April 2026

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**ICR has launched public consultations for two new methodologies.**
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#### Launch of Public Consultations – M-ICR018 and M-ICR020

The International Carbon Registry (ICR) has initiated public consultations for two new methodologies under development, further expanding the scope of mitigation activities covered by the ICR program.

The consultations include:

* [**M-ICR020** – *Introduction of Low-Emission Electric, Hybrid Vehicles and Mobile Machinery in Commercial Applications*](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/public-consultation/methodologies/2026/m-icr020)
* [**M-ICR018** – *Modal Shift in Transportation of Mineral from Sourcing Location to the Processing Plant*](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/public-consultation/methodologies/2026/m-icr018)

These methodologies introduce new approaches to quantify GHG emission reductions in sectors and applications that are currently underrepresented in carbon markets.

#### Scope and objectives

[**M-ICR020**](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/public-consultation/methodologies/2026/m-icr020) focuses on emission reductions from the deployment of low-emission electric and hybrid vehicles and mobile machinery in commercial and industrial operations. The methodology supports:

* decarbonization of construction, mining, industrial, and logistics activities,
* reduction of fossil fuel consumption from off-road and operational equipment, and
* standardized accounting of emission reductions from mobile machinery applications.

[**M-ICR018**](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/public-consultation/methodologies/2026/m-icr018) addresses emission reductions from modal shift in mineral transportation, specifically through the transition from conventional road transport to pipeline-based systems. The methodology supports:

* decarbonization of large-scale mineral logistics,
* reduction of transport-related fuel consumption and emissions, and
* transparent and consistent accounting of emission reductions from alternative transport systems.

Both methodologies build on established approaches under existing mechanisms (e.g. CDM and other international standards), while extending their applicability to areas not comprehensively covered by current methodologies.

#### Consultation process

The public consultation period runs from **2 April 2026 to 2 May 2026**.

ICR invites stakeholders, technical experts, project developers, and validation and verification bodies (VVBs) to review the methodologies and submit feedback. Stakeholder input is a critical component in ensuring methodological robustness, environmental integrity, and practical applicability.

A webinar will be jointly organized by ICR and the methodology developers approximately 2–3 weeks into the consultation period. Further details will be communicated separately.

#### Next steps

Following the consultation:

* ICR will consolidate all stakeholder feedback,
* the methodology developers will respond to comments and revise the methodologies as appropriate, and
* the methodologies will undergo validation by an ICR-approved VVB prior to final review and approval.

#### Access to consultation documents

The methodologies and consultation forms are available on the [ICR Public consultation page](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/public-consultation).

#### Effective status

These methodologies are currently under public consultation and are **not yet approved for use** under the ICR program.


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