Methodologies
Our methodologies serve as the foundation for all emissions reduction calculations. They define the formulas, boundaries, and scope of each project, outlining key variables and data quality requirements that impact results. Only methodologies approved under the Ontoly Building Emissions Reduction Standard can be used to certify projects—ensuring consistency, accuracy, and transparency across every credit we issue.
We use real utility data from each building to ensure our calculations are accurate, credible, and verifiable.
“At Ontoly, we develop our methodologies with one goal in mind: ensuring that every emissions reduction we certify is real, additional, and backed by rigorous analysis. We’re committed to scientific integrity and practical solutions that drive measurable impact in the built environment.”
— Ashley Sarauer, Founder & CEO, Ontoly
Approved Methodologies
Explore the methodologies approved under the Building Emissions Reduction Standard. Additional methodologies are currently in development—stay tuned for updates.
Meet our Scientific Advisory
At Ontoly, our methodologies are carefully reviewed by our expert Scientific Advisory Board to ensure accuracy, transparency, and integrity. The board includes top experts in building emissions and carbon accounting—people who’ve spent their careers shaping climate standards and making sure the numbers add up. Their oversight helps us deliver trusted, high-quality credits you can count on.
We adhere strictly to the Integrity Council for Voluntary Carbon Markets (ICVCM) principles, ensuring our methodologies align with global best practices for additionality, permanence, transparency, and verifiability. By maintaining the highest scientific rigor, we provide financial institutions and building owners with trusted, high-integrity carbon assets that drive real impact in the transition to a low-carbon buildings.
Don't see the methdology you are looking for?
Have an idea for a building emissions reduction project or technology you'd like to see formalized into a methodology? Submit your suggestion here!
While Ontoly Carbon retains independent control over methodology development and approval, your input helps us explore emerging carbon reduction opportunities. Please note that submission does not guarantee approval—all methodologies must align with the ICVCM Core Carbon Principles and meet our rigorous data quality standards.
We value your insights and will host future consultations to shape the most effective methodologies.