| 101.1-A-T-VVB-Application | 1.1 | 30.08.2019 |  | | | Core Templates, Templates | | | t_ t |
| A/R Additionality (A/R Projects) | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.16 | Land Use and Forests | | | t_luf t |
| AGR Additionality (AGR Projects) | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.24 | Land Use and Forests | | | t_luf t |
| ANNEX B – REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES TO TRANSITION REGISTERED CDM PROJECT TO GS-VER PROJECT | 1.0 | 20.05.2019 |  | | | Core Rule Updates | This rule update expands the scope of eligibility under option 2 from small scale to all scales GS eligible CDM project activities and includes further guidelines to help project developers.
| | ru_ ru |
| Annual Report | 1.1 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.04 | Core Templates | |
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Improved clarity of template structure, included dates of key milestones, added a specific reporting requirement for A/R Projects applying FSC dual certification Validation Appraisal Report. |
Tracked Changes |
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01.07.17 |
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| t_ t |
| Applicability | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.17 | Land Use and Forests | | | t_luf t |
| Applicability of CDM programmes of activities procedure and requirements to gold standard PoAs | | 28.11.2019 |  | | | Core Rule Clarifications | …
| | rc_ rc |
| Applicability of Global Warming Potential for Gold Standard for Global Goal projects | | 22.10.2018 | | | | Core Rule Clarifications | Clarification on applicability of Global Warming Potential for Gold Standard for Global Goal projects
| | rc_ rc |
| Baseline | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.18 | Land Use and Forests | | | t_luf t |
| Carbon Performance | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.19 | Land Use and Forests | | | t_luf t |
| CDM TOOL 32 – POSITIVE LIST OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADDITIONALITY | 1.0 | 20.05.2019 |  | | | Core Rule Clarifications | This rule clarification provides guidelines on the applicability of the Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM) “Tool 32 – Positive list of technologies” in the context of Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG) certification for waste handling and disposal projects.
| | rc_ rc |
| Claims Guidelines | 1.0 | 30.06.2017 |  | | 101.1 G CG | Guidelines | These guidelines are intended to assist project developers, partners and funders in communicating accurately and appropriately about the benefits derived from Gold Standard projects.
| No change in March 2018 review.
| 100_g 100 |
| CO2 Fixation | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.20 | Land Use and Forests | | | t_luf t |
| Community Services Activities FAQ | | 04.06.2018 | | | | Community Services Activities FAQ | | | faq_csa faq |
| Community Services Activity Requirements | 1.2 | 23.10.2019 |  | | 201 CS | Activity Requirements | This document provides specific requirements for Community Services projects, including renewables (mini/off-grid), end-use energy efficiency, waste management and handling and WASH. It is to be read in conjunction with the Gold Standard for the Global Goals Principles & Requirements.
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01.03.18 |
Clarified and harmonised key terms and removed typos. |
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1.0 |
10.07.17 |
First version. |
PDF |
| 200_ 200 |
| Contribution to the Gold Standard Conformity Buffer | | 22.10.2018 | | | | Core Rule Clarifications | Clarification on eligibility of credits that can be used to meet the Gold Standard Conformity Buffer requirements.
| | rc_ rc |
| Cookstove Usage Rate Guidelines | 1.0 | 06.09.2017 |  | | 401.13 GUIDELINE ANNEX | SDG 13 | This document sets out the Requirements and Guidelines for carrying out usage surveys for projects implementing improved cooking devices. It is an annex to several methodologies related to clean cooking.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Cover Letter | 1.0 | 22.02.2018 | |  | t.08 | Core Templates | | | t_ t |
| Design Consultation Report | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.13 | Micro Scale, Programme of Activities | | | t_micro t_poa t |
| Deviation Request Form | 2.0 | 03.05.2018 | |  | | Core Templates, Templates | …
| | t_ t |
| Ecologically Sound Fuel Switch to Biomass with Reduced Energy Requirement | 1.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 ER ESFSB | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from fuel switch to biomass projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Eligibility requirements for MSW incineration activities | | 05.04.2019 | | | | Core Rule Updates | Gold Standard expands the scope of its RENEWABLE ENERGY ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS to include Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) incineration project activities. Gold Standard has developed a set of new requirements for MSW incineration project activities seeking certification under Gold Standard for the Global Goals. The objective of these requirements is to ensure that best practices have been followed for project design, development and operation, avoiding any potential negative impact.
What are the key changes?
These requirements include specific criteria, ranging from stakeholder consultation, project eligibility, environmental emissions, and operational requirements to continuously report on the status of regulatory compliance.
| | ru_ ru |
| Emissions Reduction Acquisition Agreement | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.09 | Core Templates | | | t_ t |
| Erroneous Inclusion | | 22.10.2018 | | | | Core Rule Clarifications | Clarification on definition of Erroneous Inclusion and requirements for managing Non- Conformity have been included in these documents.
| | rc_ rc |
| Fuel switch from fossil fuels to biomass residues in boilers for heat generation | 1.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.ER 13 FFBB | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from biomass residue projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Gender Equality Requirements & Guidelines | 1.1 | 01.03.2018 |  | | 101.1 GG | Core Documents, SDG 5 | Requirements and guidelines for applying the Gold Standard Gender certification process.
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01.03.18 |
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| 100_ sdg_5 100 400 |
| Gender Policy | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 |  | | 101.1 G | Guidelines | This document presents the Gold Standard Gender Policy, as applicable at an organisational level and to the standards and certification of Gold Standard projects.
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1.0 |
01.03.18 |
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1.0 |
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| 100_g 100 |
| GHG Emission Reductions from Manure Management Systems and Municipal Solid Waste | 1.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 ER MM | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from manure management projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| GHG Emissions Reductions & Sequestration Product Requirements | 1.2 | 23.10.2019 |  | | 501 ER | Core Documents, SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements for projects seeking the issuance of Gold Standard carbon credits (PERs, GS-VERs and GS-CERs).
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Version |
Date |
Remarks |
View |
1.1 |
01.03.18 |
Clarified and harmonised key terms and removed typos. |
Tracked Changes |
1.0 |
10.07.17 |
First version. |
PDF |
| 500_ sdg_13 500 400 |
| Gold Standard A/R GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Methodology | 1.0 | 03.07.2017 |  | | 401.13 AR | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions & Sequestration from A/R activities. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Gold Standard Agriculture Methodology for Increasing Soil Carbon Through Improved Tillage Practices | 0.9 | 22.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 AGR SCTITP | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions & Sequestration from improved tillage projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Gold Standard Agriculture Smallholder Dairy Methodology | 1.0 | 22.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 GS AGR SDM | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify and issue Emissions Reductions from smallholder dairy projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Gold Standard CDM FAQ | | 04.06.2018 | | | | Gold Standard CDM FAQ | …
| | faq_cdm faq |
| Gold Standard for Sustainable Urban Development | 1.0 | 01.07.2017 |  | | 301 SUD | Core Documents, SDG 11 | This document provides the Requirements and pathway to certification for Sustainable Urban Development projects and programmes.
| No change in March 2018 review.
| 300_ sdg_11 300 400 |
| Gold Standard Methodology for Accreditation of Water Benefit Certificates | 1.0 | 10.10.2017 |  | | 401.6 | SDG 6 | Gold Standard Methodology for Water Access and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Projects
| | sdg_6 400 |
| Gold Standard Methodology for Thermal performance improvements in low-income dwelling structures | 1.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 ER TPI | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from thermal improvements in buildings. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Gold Standard Quantification of climate related emission reductions of Black Carbon and Co-emitted Species due to the replacement of less efficient cookstoves with improved efficiency cookstoves | 1.1 | 25.08.2017 |  | | 401.13 CR SLCP | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify SLCP Emissions Reductions for improved cookstove projects.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Gold Standard Technologies and Practices to Displace Decentralized Thermal Energy Consumption | 3.1 | 25.08.2017 |  | | 401.13 TPDDTEC | SDG 13 | Methodology Summary:
This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from projects that displace decentralized thermal energy technologies. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
Methodology Shorthand:
Revision History:
Version |
Date |
Remarks |
3.1 |
25th August 2017 |
Addition of Annex 10, Usage Rate Guidelines |
3.0 |
10th July 2017 |
Publication with GS4GG |
2.0 |
24th April 2015 |
Addition of default WCFT values, quarterly monitoring of water quality, hygiene campaigns, default baseline fuel consumption for wood fuel use |
1.0 |
11th April 2011 |
Initial Publication |
Applicable Activity Requirements:
Example Project Types:
- Improved cookstoves
- Biodigesters
- Safe water supply
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Gold Standard: Standards Setting Work Plan | 1.0 | 15.04.2019 |  | | | Governance Documents | …
| | 000_gov 000 |
| Gold Standard: Standards Setting Work Plan 2018 | 1.0 | 08.06.2018 | | | | Uncategorized | This document provides an overview of previous, current and proposed standards setting.
| 1.0 – initial publication June 18
| uncategorized |
| GS CDM eligibility requirements for Gold Standard Renewable Energy Labels | | 22.10.2018 | | | | Core Rule Updates | The rule update allows GS-CER projects to become eligible for Gold Standard Renewable Energy Labels provided certain conditions are met to mitigate the risk of issuing carbon credits and renewable energy certificates from the same MWh.
| | ru_ ru |
| GS4GG Project Cycle FAQ | | 04.06.2018 | | | | GS4GG Project Cycle FAQ | …
| | faq_projectcycle faq |
| GS4GG Transition FAQ | | 04.06.2018 | | | | GS4GG Transition FAQ | …
| | faq_transition faq |
| Impact Methodologies FAQ | | 15.06.2018 | | | | Impact Methodologies FAQ | …
| | faq_methodologies faq |
| Impact Quantification methodology approval procedure | | 22.10.2018 | | | | Core Rule Updates | Gold Standard has released the standard procedure for Impact Quantification methodology approval under the Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG).
| | ru_ ru |
| Impact Quantification methodology approval procedure | 1.0 | 22.10.2018 |  | | | Core Methodologies | | | 400_core_method 400 |
| Impacts Monitoring & Evaluation Manual | 1.0 | 18.12.2017 |  | | 001 M&E MAN | Governance Documents | This document sets out Gold Standard’s approach to the monitoring and evaluation of its impacts. It is intended to indicate how the the ISEAL Code of Good Practice; “Assessing the Impacts of Social and Environmental Standards Systems” is/will be applied.
| | 000_gov 000 |
| Indicative Program, Baseline and Monitoring Methodology for the Large Scale Supply & Distribution of Efficient Light Bulbs, Shower Heads and Other Water Saving Devices to Households | 2.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 ER CFL | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from household device projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Installation of Flow Improvement Equipment on Ships | 1.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 ER FIE | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from Installation of Flow Improvement Equipment on Ships. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| ISEAL 1 | | 13.07.2018 | | | | ISEAL Documents | | | isdoc 000 |
| Issuance of Planned Emissions Reductions (PERs) | | 22.10.2018 | | | | Core Rule Clarifications | Clarification on issuances of PERs
| | rc_ rc |
| Land Use and Forestry Activities FAQ | | 04.06.2018 | | | | Land Use and Forestry Activities FAQ | | | faq_luf faq |
| Land-use & Forests Activity Requirements | 1.2 | 23.10.2019 |  | | 201 LUF | Activity Requirements | This document provides specific requirements for Land-use and Forest projects, including A/R and Agriculture. It is to be read in conjunction with the Gold Standard for the Global Goals Principles & Requirements.
|
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Date |
Remarks |
View |
1.1 |
01.03.18 |
Clarified and harmonised key terms and removed typos. Clarification on new AR certification. |
Tracked Changes |
1.0 |
01.07.17 |
First version. |
PDF |
| 200_ 200 |
| Land-use & Forests Risks & Capacities Guideline | 1.0 | 01.07.2017 |  | | 201 LUF G R&C | Guidelines | This document is to be read and used in conjunction with the Gold Standard LU&F Activity Requirements. It provides the Risks & Capacities Guideline to help Projects better consider, articulate and mitigate risk.
| No change in March 2018 review.
| 200_g 200 |
| Leakage | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.21 | Land Use and Forests | | | t_luf t |
| Methodology concept note | 1.0 | 06.02.2019 | |  | | Core Templates | This template is for submission of new methodology concept as well as methodology revisions.
| | t_ t |
| Methodology for Biodiesel from waste oil/fat from biogenic origin for use as fuel | 1.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 ER BFWOF | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from biodiesel from waste projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Methodology to Estimate and Verify ADALYs from Cleaner Household Air | 1.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.3 ADALYS | SDG 3 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify ADALYs, a measure of mortality and morbidity, from cleaner household air projects.
| | sdg_3 400 |
| Microscale Project Requirements | 1.2 | 23.10.2019 |  | | 101.1 OR | Optional Requirements | This document provides the specific requirements and adjustments to requirements that apply to micro-scale projects.
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01.03.18 |
Clarified and harmonised key terms and removed typos. |
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| 100_or 100 |
| Microscale Validation Appraisal Report | 1.1 | 22.02.2018 | |  | t.10 | Micro Scale | |
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01.03.18 |
Improved clarity of template structure, removed detailed guidance for objective observer, included templates requiring evaluation. |
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| t_micro t |
| Microscale Verification Appraisal Report | 1.1 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.11 | Micro Scale | |
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01.03.18 |
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Tracked Changes |
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01.07.17 |
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| t_micro t |
| Monitoring Report | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.05 | Core Templates | | | t_ t |
| Official Development Assistance Declaration | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.07 | Core Templates | | | t_ t |
| Other Emissions | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.22 | Land Use and Forests | | | t_luf t |
| Performance Shortfall Guidelines | 1.0 | 12.07.2019 |  | | | Guidelines | …
| | 500_g 500 |
| POA Design Document | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.12 | Micro Scale, Programme of Activities | | | t_micro t_poa t |
| Principles & Requirements | 1.2 | 23.10.2019 |  | | 101.1 | Core Documents | This document provides the mandatory Principles & Requirements that all Gold Standard projects must conform to. It represents the starting point for all projects seeking Gold Standard certification of any kind.
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1.1 |
01.03.18 |
Clarified and harmonised key terms, updated renewal of crediting period and ongoing financial need rules for transition projects, clarified the need for an official development assistance declaration. |
Tracked Changes |
1.0 |
01.07.17 |
First version. |
PDF |
| 100_ 100 |
| Programme of Activity Requirements | 1.2 | 23.10.2019 |  | | 101.1 OR POA | Optional Requirements | This document provides the requirements for Programmes of Activity, a term used to describe an ‘umbrella’ certification under which multiple projects may be developed.
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Date |
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1.1 |
01.03.18 |
Clarified and harmonised key terms and removed typos. Removed repetitive section on multi country programmes and provided further clarity on the sustainable development assessment process for mPOA and VPA level. |
Tracked Changes |
1.0 |
01.07.17 |
First version. |
PDF |
| 100_or 100 |
| Programme, baseline and monitoring methodology for the introduction of an alternative ignition technique as measure to improve the energy efficiency of domestic coal fires | 1.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 ER AI | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from alternative ignition projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Project Design Document | 1.1 | 22.02.2018 | |  | t.02 | Core Templates | Project Design Document template
| | t_ t |
| Reducing Methane Emissions from Enteric Fermentation in Dairy Cows through Application of Feed Supplements | 0.9.1 | 28.03.2019 |  | | | SDG 13 | …
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Reducing Vessel Emissions Through the Use of Advanced Hull Coatings | 2.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 ER AHC | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from advanced hull coating projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Reducing Vessel Emissions Through the Use of Advanced Hull Coatings (Version 2.0) | | 22.10.2018 | | | | Core Rule Updates | The methodology “Reducing Vessel Emissions Through the Use of Advanced Hull Coatings” has been put on hold to address the inconsistencies in GHGs emission reductions quantification approaches.
| | ru_ ru |
| Renewable Energy Activities FAQ | | 04.06.2018 | | | | Renewable Energy Activities FAQ |
| | faq_re faq |
| Renewable Energy Activity Requirements | 1.2 | 23.10.2019 |  | | 201 RE | Activity Requirements | This document provides specific requirements for renewable energy projects. It is to be read in conjunction with the Gold Standard for the Global Goals Principles & Requirements.
|
Version |
Date |
Remarks |
View |
1.1 |
01.03.18 |
Clarified and harmonised key terms and removed typos. |
Tracked Changes |
1.0 |
01.07.17 |
First version. |
PDF |
| 200_ 200 |
| Renewable energy label product requirements | | 05.04.2019 | | | | Core Rule Updates | To encourage more renewable energy projects, Gold Standard has expanded its RENEWABLE ENERGY LABEL REQUIREMENTS to provide more flexibility for retroactive Renewable Energy projects applying to certify just Renewable Energy Labels. The new rule update also aligns our Renewable Energy Label requirements with eligible renewable energy labelling schemes, such as iRECs.
What are the key changes?
This new rule date introduces a change in the definition of the project start date and an exception on the retroactive project submission date for projects certifying just Renewable Energy Labels. This is in pilot phase and the exception will be in effect until 02/09/2019.
| | ru_ ru |
| Renewable Energy Label Product Requirements | 1.2 | 23.10.2019 |  | | 501 RE | Core Documents, SDG 7 | This document provides the requirements and process for Renewable Energy projects to be able to issue Gold Standard labels for eligible Renewable Energy Products such as Renewable Energy Certificates.
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Date |
Remarks |
View |
1.1 |
01.03.18 |
Clarified and harmonised key terms and removed typos. |
Tracked Changes |
1.0 |
10.07.17 |
First version. |
PDF |
| 500_ sdg_7 500 400 |
| Renewable Energy Labels FAQ | | 04.06.2018 | | | | Renewable Energy Activities FAQ | …
| | faq_re faq |
| Requirements to apply CDM Methodology “AMS – III AU” for Gold Standard Certification | 1.0 | 22.10.2018 |  | | | SDG 13 | Gold Standard has approved the requirements to apply CDM Methodology AMS-III.AU “Methane emission reduction by adjusted water management practice in rice cultivation” for Gold Standard Certification.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Retroactive Projects Eligibility | | 22.10.2018 | | | | Core Rule Updates | Gold standard has introduced exemptions for retroactive projects from LUF and Shipping sector.
| | ru_ ru |
| Retrofit Energy Efficiency Measures in Shipping | 1.0 | 02.08.2017 |  | | 401.13 REES | SDG 13 | This document provides a methodology to quantify Emissions Reductions from the retrofit of energy efficiency measures in shipping. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Risks and Capacities | 1.0 | 22.02.2018 | |  | t.15 | Land Use and Forests | | | t_luf t |
| Safeguarding Principles & Requirements | 1.2 | 23.10.2019 |  | | 101.4 | Core Documents | This document details the safeguarding principles and associated requirements that all projects must assess and conform to.
|
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Date |
Remarks |
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1.1 |
01.03.18 |
Clarified and harmonised key terms and removed typos. Clarified that assessment questions determine how Requirements shall be met for each principle |
Tracked Changes |
1.0 |
10.07.17 |
First version. |
PDF |
| 100_ 100 |
| Soil Carbon | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.23 | Land Use and Forests | | | t_luf t |
| Soil Carbon – Issuance request of Gold Standard – VERs | | 22.10.2018 | | | | Core Rule Clarifications | Clarification on issuance of Gold Standard VERs related to eligible Soil Carbon component
| | rc_ rc |
| Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement Requirements | 1.2 | 23.10.2019 |  | | 101.3 | Core Documents | This document details the stakeholder consultation & engagement Procedure, requirements & guidelines that all projects must apply.
|
Version |
Date |
Remarks |
View |
1.1 |
01.03.18 |
Included numbering for clarity and removed typos. |
Tracked Changes |
1.0 |
01.07.17 |
First version. |
PDF |
| 100_ 100 |
| Stakeholder Consultation Report | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.03 | Core Templates | | | t_ t |
| Standards Setting Procedure | 1.0 | 22.06.2017 |  | | 001 PRO1 SSP | Uncategorized | This document sets out the procedures and guidelines for all standards setting activities at Gold Standard. This includes the development and revision of standards, tools, guidelines, methodologies and procedures.
| | uncategorized |
| Standards Setting Procedure | 1.1 | 22.03.2018 | | | | Governance, Governance Documents | This document sets out the procedures and guidelines for all standards setting activities at Gold Standard. This includes the development and revision of standards, tools, guidelines, methodologies and procedures.
| | 000 000_gov |
| Summary of Rule Updates and Changes to Standard Documents | | 23.10.2019 |  | | | Core Rule Updates, Rule Updates, LUF Rule Updates, Microscale Rule Updates, POA Rule Updates, Renewable Energy Rule Updates, CSA Rule Updates | …
| | ru_ ru ru_luf ru_micro ru_poa ru_re ru_csa |
| Support for Methodology to Estimate and Verify ADALYs from Cleaner Household Air | 1.0 | 13.12.2018 | | | | Support Training Tools | This technical reference manual aims to assist project developers and practitioners in applying the Gold Standard Methodology to Estimate and Verify ADALYs from Cleaner Household Air. While the specific requirements and guidelines are laid out in the ADALYs methodology, this document serves as a supplementary guide to support the successful implementation of the methodology. The manual also provides information on global and regional organisations and testing centres who have the expertise and capacity to monitor personal exposure – a mandatory requirement for the ADALYs methodology.
| | ts_ ts |
| Suppressed Demand Methodology Micro-scale Electrification and Energization | 1.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 ER SDMSEE | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from microscope energisation and electrification projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Suppressed Demand Small-scale Methodology for Energy Use for the Processing of Agricultural Products | 1.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 ER SDSS PAP | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from agricultural product processing projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Suppressed Demand Small-scale Methodology for Low GHG Food Preservation | 1.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 ER SDSS FP | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from small scale food preservation projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
| | sdg_13 400 |
| Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative Methodology to Quantify Water Efficiency Outcomes from Seedling Nurseries | 1.0 | 10.10.2017 | | | 401.6 | SDG 6 | This methodology is specific to an adaptation of a particular planting method for sugarcane, which is part of the much more comprehensive package of practices known as the Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative (SSI).
| | sdg_6 400 |
| Technical Governance Committee Terms of Reference | 1.0 | 22.06.2017 |  | | 001 TGC | Governance Documents | This document defines the role, remit, authority and modalities of the Gold Standard Technical Governance Committee (TGC). The TGC is responsible for the mandating of technical governance in Gold Standard, in line with the Technical Governance Guiding Principles.
| | 000_gov 000 |
| Technical Governance: Guiding Principles | 1.0 | 22.06.2017 |  | | 001 | Governance Documents | This document sets out the principles that guide all Gold Standard technical developments, including standards-setting, methodology, tools and guideline development and certification structures and decision making.
| | 000_gov 000 |
| Terms and Conditions | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.06 | Core Templates | | | t_ t |
| The Gold Standard Simplified Methodology for Efficient Cookstoves | 1.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 ER MS CS | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from micro-scale cookstove projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
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| Thermal energy from plant oil for the user of cooking stoves | 1.0 | 14.06.2017 |  | | 401.13 ER TEPO | SDG 13 | This document provides the Requirements to be followed by projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from thermal energy from plant oil projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits.
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| Transition Requirements | 1.1 | 01.03.2018 |  | | 101.5 | Core Documents | This document describes the timing, requirements and procedures under which existing Gold Standard projects transition to Gold Standard for the Global Goals.
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1.1 |
01.03.18 |
Clarified and harmonised key terms, updated renewal of crediting period and ongoing financial need rules for transition projects. Removed out of date information regarding early transitions. |
Tracked Changes |
1.0 |
01.07.17 |
First version. |
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| Transition Requirements for existing projects | | 15.02.2018 | | | | Core Rule Updates | The following clarifications are relevant to all Project Proponents, regardless of the version of the standard under which your project is Registered. It provides a clarification to the ‘Gold Standard for the Global Goals Transition Requirements’ document in the following areas:
- Certification Renewal and maximum certification periods for existing projects (i.e. those Registered under earlier versions of the Standard)
- Use of existing sustainable development monitoring indicators
In addition to the above Gold Standard also clarifies Requirements concerning:
- Additionality and Ongoing Financial Need
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| Transition Template | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 | |  | t.01 | Core Templates | | | t_ t |
| UNFCCC Clean Development Mechanism Methodology – Gold Standard Eligibility | 1.0 | 07.07.2017 | | | 401.13 CDM | SDG 13 | …
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| Validation & Verification Body Requirements | 1.0 | 01.03.2018 |  | | 101.A VVBR | Assurance | This document describes how Gold Standard certification decisions are made and how VVBs are approved to audit Gold Standard projects. It also includes which GS-VVBs are eligible to audit different Gold Standard project certification pathways.
| No change in March 2018 review.
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| VPA Design Document | 1.0 | 22.02.2018 | |  | t.14 | Micro Scale, Programme of Activities | | | t_micro t_poa t |