This is a household survey questionnaire for community water supply projects, which can be used by PDs applying Methodology "Emission Reductions from Safe Drinking Water Supply" ...

This is a household survey questionnaire for household level water treatment technologies, which can be used by PDs applying Methodology "Emission Reductions from Safe Drinking Water Supply" ...

This is a project survey questionnaire for community water supply projects, which can be used by PDs applying Methodology "Emission Reductions from Safe Drinking Water Supply" ...

This is a project survey questionnaire for household level water treatment technologies, which can be used by PDs applying Methodology "Emission Reductions from Safe Drinking Water Supply" ...

This is a usage survey questionnaire for community water supply projects, which can be used by PDs applying Methodology "Emission Reductions from Safe Drinking Water Supply" ...

This is a usage survey questionnaire for household level water treatment technologies, which can be used by PDs applying Methodology "Emission Reductions from Safe Drinking Water Supply" ...

This is a water consumption field test questionnaire for community water supply projects, which can be used by PDs applying Methodology "Emission Reductions from Safe Drinking Water Supply" ...

This is a water consumption field test questionnaire for household level water treatment technologies, which can be used by PDs applying Methodology "Emission Reductions from Safe Drinking Water Supply" ...

It is a survey questionnaire for PDs applying the Methodology for Metered and Measured Energy Cooking Devices V1.0 ...

It is a tool for calculating emission reductions for PDs applying the Methodology for Metered and Measured Energy Cooking Devices V1.0 ...

This methodology applies to the activities that involve recovery and use of methane from manure and agricultural wastes that would be decaying anaerobically, emitting methane to the atmosphere, in the absence of the implemented activity ...

Methodology for 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 projects may be issued with carbon credits. ...

The methodology applies to project activities, which comprise elevator operation and the application of regenerated energy resulting from the elevator’s regenerative energy potential to achieve emissions reduction. It integrates the Battery Management System and Energy Management System for efficient energy control and dispatch from the elevator(s) to the whole building. ...

This is a KPT result analyser for project using multiple fuels and applying TPDDTEC methodology ...

This is a KPT result analyser for project using single fuel and applying TPDDTEC methodology ...

This is a survey questionnaire for project applying TPDDTEC ...

This is an ER tool for TPDDTEC methodology ...

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. ...

Methodology to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from micro-scale cookstove projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements projects may be issued with carbon credits. ...

This tool is applicable for the project with single project scenario. In case the Project Developer has more than 1 type of project scenario (e.g., project stove which are 5% different in absolute term, the Project Developer could (1) create different files for different project scenarios OR (2) Copy the tab "ER schedule per month) but edit the input parameters accordingly. ...

Methodology for projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from alternative ignition techniques. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements projects may be issued with carbon credits. ...

Methodology for projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from displacing fossil fuel stoves with plant oil stoves. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements projects may be issued with carbon credits. ...

Methodology for estimating and verifying 'Averted Mortality and Disability Adjusted Life Years' (ADALYs) from cleaner household air projects. ...

This methodology applies to modern energy cooking appliances that directly measure in real-time the amount of energy or fuel consumed in households, communities, and/or institutions such as schools, prisons or hospitals. This includes, but not restricted to, LPG, electric and biogas metered cookstoves, and bio-ethanol cookstoves. ...

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. ...

Methodology for projects seeking to quantify Short Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs), such as Black Carbon, from improved cookstove projects. ...

Methodology for projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from improved household device (e.g. efficient light bulbs) projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements projects may be issued with carbon credits. ...

Methodology for projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from thermal improvements in buildings. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements projects may be issued with carbon credits. ...

The methodology is applicable to projects that implement shore-side or offshore electricity supply for ships while they are docked at berths or offshore. The use of onshore or offshore sources, such as specially designed buoys, to provide electricity replace the need for ships' fossil-fuel auxiliary power generators. ...

Methodology for projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from fuel switch to biomass. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements projects may be issued with carbon credits. ...

Methodology for projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions switching from fossil fuels to biomass residues. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements projects may be issued with carbon credits. ...

Methodology for projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from micro-scale energisation and electrification projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements project may be issued with carbon credits. ...

Methodology for projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from small scale food presevation activities. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements projects may be issued with carbon credits. ...

Methodology for projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from small scale energy production for agricultural products. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements projects may be issued with carbon credits. ...

Methodology for projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from using biodiesel made from waste projects. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements projects may be issued with carbon credits. ...

This methodology is applicable to projects that implement activities for the recovery and recycling of metals, alloys, and minerals. ...

This methodology applies to mitigation activities that use on-site waste processing to avoid methane emissions caused by organic waste being sent to landfills. ...

This methodology applies to projects and programmes that utilise Sargassum and/or other ocean-based macroalgae waste biomass to produce useful products, including bioplastics. The methodology quantifies greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions achieved by avoiding waste algal biomass reaching landfills and displacing more carbon-intensive products and materials. ...

Methodology for projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from manure management activities. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements projects may be issued with carbon credits. ...

The methodology is applicable to activities that involve installation of equipment for reducing methane slip, i.e. methane that escapes unburnt from marine and land-based (stationary) internal combustion engines using natural gas or other methane-rich fuel, including fuels derived from renewable sources. The equipment that reduces methane slip is installed in the exhaust gas stream and includes instruments for measuring the concentration and flow rate of methane and other gases before and after the component that reduces methane emissions, permitting an accurate quantification of methane emissions reduction. ...

This methodology aims presents a standardised approach to measure, certify and verify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions for activities involves use of biofuels blending with fossil bunkers in sea vessels (as bunker fuels). The counterfactual scenario looks at GHG emissions from conventional fossil fuel traditionally used to power sea vessels. The typical project activity for this methodology – biofuel bunkering in sea vessels - includes all supply chain processes (from waste oil collection to loading the blended biofuel onto a vessel), measuring emissions from the entire supply chain of the biofuel and comparing that against the GHG emissions from the fossil fuel options for shipping transport. ...

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 projects may be issued with carbon credits. ...

Methodology for projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from applying advanced hull coating activities. ...

Methodology for projects seeking to quantify GHG Emissions Reductions from installing flow improvement equipment on ships. Used in conjunction with the GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements projects may be issued with carbon credits. ...

This methodology quantifies the impact of projects which provide access to clean and safe water, particularly in developing countries using the Gold Standard Foundation’s Water Benefit Standard. ...

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). ...

This methodology tool provides a topline overview of the mitigation and removal options currently available and/or under development within Gold Standard for the Global Goals. ...

An online tool to easily, clearly and transparently monitor SDG impact. Information on how to access and use this tool can be found in the digital user manual or tutorial. ...

Guidance to support Project Developers and VVBs in applying the various features and functionalities of the tool efficiently and effectively. ...

A tool to easily, clearly and transparently monitor SDG impact. From 13 March 2022, the SDG Impact Tools are a mandatory part of the project development cycle. You can find all the information you need to apply these tools in the SDG Impact Tool Featured Requirements page. ...

A step-by-step guide for using the SDG Impact Tool, including five project specific case studies showing how the SDG Impact can be applied in practice. ...

Applicable to the project activities where captured carbon dioxide (CO2) from biomass fermentation is captured and permanently stored in geological storage. ...

This methodology is applicable for project activities aiming at sequestering CO2 in demolished concrete (concrete aggregate). ...

This document outlines the requirements for demonstrating additionality in GS4GG approved methodologies. It aligns with GS4GG Principle 5 - Financial Additionality & Ongoing Financial Need of the GS4GG Principles and Requirements. ...

This Standard document provides a comprehensive set of requirements for the development and assessment of methodologies under Gold standard for Global Goals. This document ensures alignment of GS4GG Core Principles – 1 & 4 with Article 6 of Paris Agreement (Rule, Modalities and Procedures (RMPs) - Article 6.4 (A6.4) and Article 6.2 Guidance). ...

This methodology applies to project activities that shift the mode of transport of urban passengers to mechanical bicycles, tricycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, or e-tricycles, by implementing related infrastructure in an urban area such as bicycle lanes, bicycle and e-scooter sharing programmes (through dock less bicycles or e-scooter sharing stations) and bicycle parking areas. This is an adaptation from the CDM approved methodology AMS.III.BM - Lightweight two and three wheeled personal transportation V2.0. ...

This document outlines the requirements and procedure for design-certified projects to seek Core Carbon Principles (CCP) labelling of Gold Standard Verified Emission Reductions (GSVERs). It applies to design-certified projects, Programmes of Activities (PoAs), and Voluntary Project Activities (VPAs) seeking CCP labelling of issued GSVERs. This also includes cases wherein which methodology updates involve changes to either the methodology version or the methodology itself. ...

This document provides specific rules and requirements for projects/PoAs seeking issuance of GS4GG specific products, namely Gold Standard Verified Emission Reductions (GSVERs), Gold Standard labels for Certified Emission Reductions (GSCERs) and Gold Standard Planned Emissions Reductions (PERs) for Land Use & Forests. It also provides the requirements for projects/PoAs transitioning from other standards to GS4GG. ...

Presents the set of requirements and follow up actions to address a performance shortfall scenario associated with a Gold Standard Land-Use and Forest project. ...

Requirements and process for Renewable Energy projects to issue Gold Standard labels for eligible Renewable Energy Products such as Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). ...

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. ...

Defines the role, remit, authority and modalities of the Gold Standard Technical Governance Committee (TGC). The TGC is responsible for the technical governance in Gold Standard, in line with the Technical Governance Guiding Principles. ...

Provides the principles that guide all the technical developments made under Gold Standard, including standards-setting; methodology, tools and guideline development; and certification structures and decision making. ...

Sets out the mission, function and working modalities of the Gold Standard Technical Advisory Committee(s) (hereafter “TAC”) and the working groups mandated to make decisions following the Standards Setting Procedure. ...

This document outlines the workings of the Methodology Working Groups that support the Gold Standard Secretariat and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) with methodology-related matters. ...

Gold Standard's approach to the monitoring and evaluation of its impacts. It shows how the ISEAL Code of Good Practice; “Assessing the Impacts of Social and Environmental Standards Systems” is/will be applied. ...

Provides a summary of the Gold Standard's annual work programme that includes the standards currently under preparation and development, and the standards which have been introduced or updated in the previous year. ...

This document presents the Gold Standard Gender Policy, as applicable at an organisational level and to the standards and certification of Gold Standard projects. ...

Defines the policy Gold Standard follows when hosting a public stakeholder consultation. ...

Active for Energy, Waste Management and Land Use and Forestry project types ...

The procedure to be followed for effective and timely resolutions to grievances relating to standard setting activities, procedures and Gold Standard itself, as well as, SustainCERT, Gold Standard Validation & Verification Bodies (VVBs) or the Oversight Body (if applicable). ...

Form to submit methodologies ...

Clarification Request Form to be filled for submitting a Clarification request ...

This template provides guidance and a checklist to guide project developers through the initial stages of project design. It is mandatory for all new projects requesting a preliminary review, except those transitioning from another standard. ...

To submit as part of the preliminary review to provide evidence of conformity. ...

To review and submit as part of the preliminary review. ...

To document and report the stakeholder consultation process and sustainable development assessment. ...

For Programme of Activities to document how they plan to host and report on the stakeholder consultation process. ...

To document key project information such as eligibility, safeguarding principles assessment, defined SDG impacts, methodologies followed, demonstration of financial additionality, and a draft monitoring plan. ...

To document key project information such as eligibility, safeguarding principles assessment, defined SDG impacts, methodologies followed, demonstration of financial additionality, and a draft monitoring plan for a Programme of Activities. ...

To document key project information such as eligibility, safeguarding principles assessment, defined SDG impacts, methodologies followed, demonstration of financial additionality, and a draft monitoring plan for a Project Activity under a Programme of Activities. ...

As of 14 April 2023, the Design Change Memo Template was integrated into the Design Documentation templates (PDD/PoADD/VPADD) as an annex. The aim of this change is to streamline the process of design change submissions and to reduce the documentary burden on the project developers.---For project developers to formally request approval of material and permanent changes in their project design. ...

Standardised template to submit any new monitoring indicators for the SDG Impact Tools ...

For Objective Observers to document their validation assessment of a microscale project. ...

To produce the yearly report required to outline the project and summarize the recent activities and updates, any inputs/grievances, and relevant monitoring information. ...

To outline the project and monitoring systems applied, record the data and parameters, calculate the SDG impacts and include stakeholder inputs. ...

For Objective Observers to document their verification assessment of a microscale project. ...

To declare non-use of Official Development Assistance for project owners. ...

For Project Developers seeking to convert a GS VER Project to a Gold Standard CDM/JI Project to agree and surrender the relevant number of CERs or ERUs for immediate retirement. ...

Form to describe and substantiate the reason for any proposed deviation from the rule/requirement/ methodology and the impact of this deviation. ...

To document updated safeguarding assessments, SDG contribution assessments and any updates to the monitoring plan, when transitioning from previous versions of the Standard to Gold Standard for the Global Goals. ...