Active since 05 April 2021
Outcome Label
Eligibility
Pending Methodology Update
4. Manufactoring industries
6. Construction
Please note: Verra has issued Correction for VM0043 Methodology for CO2 Utilization in Concrete Production, v1.0, regarding the calculation of baseline emissions. This correction is effective immediately and will be incorporated into the next version of the document.
This methodology is applicable to project activities that use waste CO2 as a feedstock in the production of concrete. Such project activities reduce greenhouse gas emissions in two ways:
- First, project activities incorporate waste CO2 into concrete, which lowers emissions by capturing gas that would have otherwise been emitted to the atmosphere, and permanently embedding it in concrete.
- Second, project activities lower the amount of cement required in the production of concrete compared to traditional production processes, further reducing emissions because cement production is highly energy and carbon-intensive.
This methodology is applicable globally and utilizes a positive list for determining additionality.
Proposed Revisions:
Development History:
VM0043 Methodology for CO2 Utilization in Concrete Production, v1.0
Status: Active since April 5, 2021
Mitigation Outcome Label Eligibility: Not Eligible
Developer(s): CarbonCure Technologies (external)
Dates of Public Consultation: April 30, 2019 to May 30, 2019
Summary of Public Consultation: N/A – no comments were received
VVB Assessment Report(s): N/A
Correction and Clarification: Correction to VM0043, v1.0 (PDF)
Announcement(s): New Concrete Production Methodology
Public Comment
This methodology was open for public comment from 30 April 2019 until 30 May 2019. No comments were received.