Active 04 October 2024
Outcome Label
Eligibility
Reductions
7. Transport
This methodology is a revision to AMS-III.BC.: Emission reductions through improved efficiency of vehicle fleets (external), and is globally applicable to project activities that improve the efficiency of vehicle fleets and mobile machinery (e.g., fleets of trucks, buses, cars, taxis or motorized tricycles, excavators, cranes), resulting in reduced fuel usage and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The methodology quantifies GHG emission reductions from activities that may include but are not limited to, anti-idling devices, tire-rolling resistance improvements, air-conditioning system improvements, low-viscosity oils, cab heaters, and aerodynamic drag reduction measures. It is not applicable to fuel switch activities and measures that improve the system efficiency of the fleet such as changes to operational procedures.
Please note:
- Projects seeking to complete registration under VMR0004, v1.0 must have requested listing on the Verra Registry before October 4, 2024, and complete validation by April 3, 2025.
- After October 4, 2024, new projects seeking registration and existing projects renewing their crediting period must use VMR0004, v2.0.
Development History:
VMR0004 Improved Efficiency of Fleet Vehicles, v2.0
Status: Active since October 4, 2024
Mitigation Outcome Label Eligibility: Reductions
Summary of Changes: Inclusion of vehicle activity monitoring using telematics and activities that improve combustion efficiency.
Developer(s): dynaCERT (external)
Dates of Public Consultation: October 14, 2021 to November 13, 2021
Draft Shared During Public Consultation: Draft Methodology for Improved Efficiency of Fleet Vehicles, v2.0 (labeled as v3.0 during public consultation) (PDF)
Summary of Public Consultation: Summary of Public Comments for VMR0004, v2.0 (labeled as VMR0004, v3.1 during consultation summary) (PDF)
VVB Assessment Report(s): VVB Assessment Report for VMR0004, v2.0 (labeled as VMR0004, v3.1 during VVB assessment) (PDF)
Announcement(s): Verra Publishes Revised Vehicle Fleet Efficiency Methodology
VMR0004 Revisions to AMS-III.BC. to Include Mobile Machinery, v1.0 (PDF)
Status: Active from March 24, 2013 to October 3, 2024
Grace Period:
- Projects seeking to complete registration under VMR0004, v1.0 must have requested listing on the Verra Registry before October 4, 2024, and complete validation by April 3, 2025.
- After October 4, 2024, new projects seeking registration and existing projects renewing their crediting period must use VMR0004, v2.0.
Mitigation Outcome Label Eligibility: Reductions
Developer(s): Carbon Offset Aggregation Cooperative (external)
Dates of Public Consultation: March 10, 2010 to April 8, 2011
Summary of Public Consultation: N/A
VVB Assessment Report(s): First Assessment Report for VMR0004, v1.0 (PDF), Second Assessment Report for VMR0004, v1.0 (PDF)