1. Energy Methods
VM0002
Methane and Nitrous Oxide Reductions from Manure Management Systems
(This methodology focuses on reducing methane and nitrous oxide emissions from manure management systems. It includes technologies such as anaerobic digestion to produce biogas and using this gas for energy generation.)
VM0004
Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switching Measures for Buildings
(Implemented measures to improve energy efficiency and promote the switch from fossil fuels to low-emission alternatives in buildings. Typical projects include energy-efficient heating systems and insulation.)
VM0006
Installation of Solar Power for Grid Electricity Displacement
(Promotes the use of solar power to generate electricity that displaces fossil fuel-based grid electricity. This methodology calculates the emission savings that result from feeding solar energy into the grid.)
2. Forestry and Land Use
VM0007 (REDD)
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation
(Aims to avoid deforestation and forest degradation by introducing alternative income sources and sustainable land use systems. Protects carbon stocks in existing forests.)
VM0009
Avoided Conversion of Grasslands and Shrublands to Crop Production
(Avoids the conversion of grasslands and shrublands into cropland, thereby preserving the stored carbon. Projects promote sustainable land use practices.)
VM0010 (IFM)
Improved Forest Management
(Improves forest management through practices such as selective logging and reforestation. The goal is to increase or maintain carbon stocks in forests.)
VM0017
Afforestation/Reforestation of Degraded Lands
(Promotes the reforestation of degraded lands to sequester carbon and increase biodiversity. Typical projects include planting native tree species.)
VM0042
Soil Carbon Quantification Methodology
(Assesses and quantifies carbon sequestration in soils through agricultural practices such as reduced tillage, crop rotation, and composting.)
3. Waste Management
VM0018
Avoidance of Methane Emissions through Composting
(Promotes the shift from landfilling organic waste to composting. This prevents methane emissions and provides organic fertilizer for agriculture.)
VM0011
Landfill Gas Recovery and Combustion
(Captures methane from landfills and converts it into energy. The method improves the efficiency of gas utilization and reduces harmful emissions.)
VM0038
Biogas Capture and Combustion from Wastewater Treatment Plants
(This methodology involves capturing biogas from wastewater treatment plants and using it for energy production. It reduces methane emissions from untreated wastewater.)
4. Industrial Processes
VM0039
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
(Establishes procedures for carbon capture and storage (CCS), where CO₂ is captured from industrial processes and securely stored in geological formations.)
VM0016
Substitution of Alternative Raw Materials
(Substitutes emissions-intensive materials with more environmentally friendly alternatives. Examples include using recycled materials or bio-based raw materials in production.)
5. Transportation Sector
VM0043
Transport Energy Efficiency Methodology
(Promotes energy efficiency measures in the transport sector, such as improved vehicle technologies or optimized traffic management. Projects reduce fuel consumption and emissions.)
VM0044
Modal Shift of Freight Transportation
(Supports the shift of freight transport from high-emission transport modes like trucks to lower-emission alternatives such as rail or ships.)
6. Innovative Technologies
VM0035
Direct Air Capture of CO₂ and Sequestration
(Describes the direct capture of CO₂ from the atmosphere (Direct Air Capture) and its subsequent storage. This is an emerging technology for carbon removal.)
VM0045
Hydrogen as a Low-Carbon Fuel Source
(Promotes the use of green hydrogen as a clean energy source. This methodology covers the production, storage, and use of hydrogen to reduce fossil fuel dependency.)
7. Methane Reduction Projects
VM0025
Methane Recovery in Animal Manure Management Systems
(Captures methane emissions from livestock farming, especially from manure management systems, and converts this methane into usable energy.)
VM0036
Methane Capture from Coal Mine Ventilation Air
(Captures methane released from ventilation systems of coal mines and uses it for energy production. This methodology significantly reduces methane leaks.)
8. Blue and Coastal Projects
VM0033
Tidal Wetland and Seagrass Restoration
(Supports the restoration of tidal wetlands and seagrass meadows to sequester carbon. These ecosystems store vast amounts of organic carbon.)
VM0037
Blue Carbon – Mangrove Restoration and Conservation
(Refers to the protection and restoration of mangrove forests, which store significant amounts of carbon and simultaneously protect coastlines from erosion.)
Further information can be found at Verra Methods
