Digital SDG Impact Tool
UPDATE
Gold Standard is updating all existing methodologies to align with the principles of the Paris Agreement (PA). Non-Paris aligned methodologies will be retired, and PA-Aligned versions must be applied for all vintage 2026 issuances. Please read the full update here and associated FAQs.
Gold Standard Methodologies will be revised in accordance with the PA Alignment Schedule and prioritised based on usage. Paris aligned methodologies will be published on our Paris Agreement Alignment Documents page.
To leverage existing assessments, Gold Standard is actively following the UNFCCC process to republish CDM methodologies under Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM). If there are significant delays with PACM publication, Gold Standard will include and update any relevant methodologies within its workplan.
The digital SDG Impact Tool allows stakeholders to easily, clearly and transparently report, validate and verify SDG impact of projects. Information on how to access and use this tool can be found in the digital user manuals.
Update: Throughout the first half of 2026 the digital SDG Impact Tool is undergoing a technical review to enhance the user journey for Project Developers and VVBs. During this period, the use of the latest version of the Excel tool is permitted until a further announcement by Gold Standard is published. Project Developers can access the Excel tool here: SDG Impact Tool – Gold Standard for the Global Goals.