# Criteria

## Quick links

The ICR program relies on the robust ISO 14064-2 *Greenhouse gases - Part 2: Specification with guidance at the project level for quantification, monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reductions or removal enhancements,* as criteria for projects registering with the ICR. 

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[iso](https://documentation.carbonregistry.com/documentation/icr-program/fundamentals/iso)
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In addition to ISO 14064-2, the ICR requirement document is the backbone of the ICR program. It provides the requirements that projects registered with ICR need to conform to.  

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**Note that ICR Requirement Document v6.1 is the current version of the ICR requirement document.**&#x20;

**Please read the release notice for further information, e.g. effective dates and deadlines.** &#x20;

**ICR encourages all registered projects to update their projects document to align with the latest version of the ICR program.**
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