GS4GG follows crediting cycles that are different from CDM. This document provides further clarification regarding the application of GS4GG crediting period rules to CDM projects that are transitioning to GS4GG (GS VER) including the transitioning GSCER projects. ...
Landfilling and dumping of waste is practiced extensively in many regions of the world and causes significant environmental concerns. ...
This rule clarification provides further guidance on specific project situations that were not clearly covered by version 2.0 of the Transition Requirements for projects transitioning from previous versions of the Gold Standard to the Gold Standard for the Global Goals. ...
This rule clarification outlines a provision to demonstrate compliance with CORISA Emissions Unit Eligibility Criteria (EUC) for projects applying methodology or methodological standards that allows exemptions for situations where legally binding mandates are systematically not enforced and non-compliance is widespread in a country. ...
The Water Boiling Test is used to calculate the thermal efficiency of cookstoves. It consists of three phases that immediately follow each other. This rule clarification outlines which phases can be used for calculating high-power thermal efficiency. ...
Transitioning Programme of Activities (PoAs) are allowed to retain their 7 year crediting period at the time of transition to Gold Standard for the Global Goals, however, subsequent PoA crediting period renewals shall follow the GS4GG certification cycle, i.e. 5 year cycle. ...
This rule clarification is applicable to Programme of Activities (PoA) version for inclusion of Verified Project Activities (VPAs) after PoA renewal. ...
Applies to projects and PoAs using current or previous versions of the Gold Standard’s improved cooking solutions methodology (TPDDTEC). It clarifies that the levels of Usage Monitoring Requirements and corresponding caps now apply to each monitored cookstove age group. ...
Performance Shortfall Guidelines present a set of requirements and follow-up actions to address the performance shortfall scenario associated with a Gold Standard certified Land Use and Forests project. This rule clarification introduces a few editorial changes to remove errors in these guidelines. ...
Performance Shortfall Guidelines present a set of requirements and follow-up actions to address the performance shortfall scenario associated with a Gold Standard certified Land Use and Forests project. This rule clarification introduces a few editorial changes to remove errors in these guidelines. ...
This rule clarification provides further clarity on applicability of the eligibility criteria pertaining to waste to energy and biomass based project activities supplying electricity to grid. ...
This rule clarification confirms the maximum retroactive certification period allowed for projects seeking combined design certification with the first verification/performance certification under Gold Standard for the Global Goals. ...
Gold Standard projects shall not introduce GMO crops, trees, and/or livestock; however, the continuation of use of GMOs already in place in the baseline is allowed. This document provides further clarification. ...
This rule clarification confirms that Annex B “Requirements for A/R smallholder & microscale projects” apply to all eligible LUF projects including Afforestation & Reforestation Projects (A/R) and Agriculture Projects (AGR). The title of Annex B, LUF Activity Requirements, has been amended to reflect this. ...
Clarification on issuances of PERs ...
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. ...
Clarification on definition of Erroneous Inclusion and requirements for managing Non- Conformity have been included in these documents. ...
Clarification on issuance of Gold Standard VERs related to eligible Soil Carbon component ...
Clarification on applicability of Global Warming Potential for Gold Standard for Global Goal projects ...
Clarification on eligibility of credits that can be used to meet the Gold Standard Conformity Buffer requirements. ...
Gold Standard hosted a webinar on 24/06/2025 for VVBs and Auditors on the recent updates to the fraction of non-renewable biomass (fNRB) and Core Carbon Principle (CCP) Labelling requirements. Here is what was covered during the session: ...
RECORDED 11 February 2025 The impact and importance of blue carbon and freshwater wetland activities in reaching global climate goals, and how best to drive sustainable growth in the sector. In August 2024, Gold Standard released our Activity Requirements for Blue Carbon and Freshwater Wetlands, complimented by the release the Sustainable Management of Mangroves Methodology, along with a new Nature ...
Recorded 27 May 2025 Following the success of the recent session on Social Safeguards and Auditing techniques on March 4, 2025, Gold Standard hosted a dedicated Q&A session for VVBs and Auditors. Our panel of experts answered questions related to the Gold Standard social safeguards requirements and auditing techniques. Here is what you can expect from this session: ...
Recorded 4 March 2025 Gold Standard has hosted a session for VVBs and Auditors dedicated to the topic of Social safeguards and Auditing techniques. This session is designed to foster engaging discussions and provide practical insights into the effective validation and verification of social safeguards in development projects. Here is what you can expect during the session: ...
Gold Standard is hosting a training session for VVBs and Auditors dedicated to Blue Carbon Activity Requirements and Mangroves Methodology. Here is what you can expect during the session: To get the most out of this session, please review the following documents in advance to familiarize yourself with the topic : Blue Carbon and Freshwater Wetlands Activity Requirements Sustainable Management ...
Q1 -2025 Training - Recorded 24 April 2025 ...
Recorded 10 December 2024 Gold Standard announced a new digital assurance platform that launches for new project reviews from 05 December 2024, alongside an update to its processes to allow broader applications of its standard, Gold Standard for the Global Goals. This is part of a wider digitalisation strategy and will help project developers deliver verified impact faster and more ...
Training Webinar for VVBs recorded 28 November 2024 ...
Training Webinar for VVBs recorded 26 November 2024 ...
Assurance Platform ApplicationVideo demonstration for Validation and Verification Bodies – VVBs. The Platform will be accessible from 5 December 2024. ...
Assurance Platform video demonstration for Project Developers. The Platform will be accessible from 5 December 2024. ...
Training Webinar for Project Developers recorded 20 June 2024 ...
Gold Standard hosted a training webinar for Validation and Verification Bodies (VVB) Auditors on the 27 June which covered a range of important topics related to the digital SDG Impact Tool and Dashboard, including: - How to easily access and best use of tool - Key functions of the tool and benefits for auditors and project reviewers - Introduction to ...
Webinar on new Gold Standard methodology - Methane Emission Reduction by adjusted Water Management practice in rice cultivation Presented by Hugh Salway, Owen Hewlett, Ashwin Shailaja and Lokesh Dube from Gold Standard and Reiner Wassmann from Climate Change and Agriculture Expert, International Rice Research Institute ...
As our official certification provider, SustainCERT will provide training and support for you in considering or implementing these updates. Upcoming webinars for Project Developers and VVBs will cover: Recent Rules Updates: Eligible crediting period for projects transitioning to GS4GG or seeking labelling under GS4GG VPA/CPA Inclusion Requirements Eligibility Requirements for Renewable Energy Project transitioning to or seeking labelling under GS4GG ...
As our official certification provider, SustainCERT will provide training and support for you in considering or implementing these updates. Upcoming webinars for Project Developers and VVBs will cover: Recent Rules Updates: Eligible crediting period for projects transitioning to GS4GG or seeking labelling under GS4GG VPA/CPA Inclusion Requirements Eligibility Requirements for Renewable Energy Project transitioning to or seeking labelling under GS4GG ...
This webinar is hosted by SustainCERT and Gold Standard and provides training and support on the latest Gold Standard updates. The webinar covers: 1. Rules Updates & Clarifications including; Eligibility Requirements for Renewable Energy PoAs; Applicability of CDM programmes of activities procedure and requirements to gold standard PoAs; And a refresher on some important updates from GS4GG v1.2 2. Knowledge ...
This webinar, hosted by Gold Standard and presented by SustainCERT, provides VVBs with the latest Gold Standard rule updates. The webinar includes: 1. Rules Updates & Clarifications; Eligibility Requirements for Renewable Energy PoAs; Applicability of CDM programmes of activities procedure and requirements to gold standard PoAs; And a refresher on some important updates from GS4GG v1.2 2. Knowledge Base resource ...
NOTE: The Cookstove IQ Tool is currently in the process of being upgraded and will be re-released in the future. ...
The Gold Standard Strategy 2025 includes a focus on nature based climate solutions, with a specific focus on sequestration or ‘carbon removals.’ This webinar will provide more details about the recently published Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Framework Methodology. Introduction and trends in scientific need and market demand for removals Overview of the Framework Methodology Process for approval of an Activity ...
This is the first of the quarterly training sessions for Gold Standard Validation/Verification Bodies. The session provides additional information on the latest Gold Standard rule updates. ...
ClimateSeed will share how their secure platform can help improve your project’s visibility to potential buyers. Gold Standard will also highlight a programme in which those who develop projects under other standards can have their SDG impacts certified by Gold Standard and be listed as such on the ClimateSeed platform. ...
The Paris Agreement poses a new framework for carbon markets compared to the Kyoto Protocol. While the Kyoto Protocol was limited in both coverage and ambition, the Paris Agreement applies to all countries and its ambition introduces global net zero emissions targets. ...
Gold Standard is reassessing the role of carbon finance in supporting the transition to renewable energy to direct funding to interventions most in need. In many middle and high income countries, Renewable Energy (RE) is becoming a sustainable and attractive business, thanks to the increasingly favourable market, policy and technical conditions that allow finance to flow to projects. Developing countries, ...
This webinar will share progress on the programme funded by the European Climate & Energy Policy and New Market Mechanisms, German Federal Ministry for the Environment (BMUB) to lead a comprehensive assessment of Gold Standard projects' double counting risk against host country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and create solutions to provide continuity for finance to flow to voluntary projects around ...
As part of its new standard Gold Standard for the Global Goals, Gold Standard is launching a new quality label for renewable energy market instruments. This Gold Standard Renewable Energy Label will provide the assurance that the renewable energy projects are developed to the highest quality in terms of environmental integrity, SDG Contributions, stakeholder inclusivity, safeguards, and monitoring, reporting and ...
The background of the ADALYs methodology, including funders, experts and partners involved in the development process and provides an overview of the structure of the tutorial. ...
Gold Standard for the Global Goals is our next-generation standard, designed to accelerate progress toward climate security and sustainable development. The standard enables initiatives to quantify, certify and maximize their impacts toward climate security and the Sustainable Development Goals, while enhanced safeguards, holistic project design, management of trade-offs and local stakeholder engagement ensure Gold Standard continues to deliver the highest levels of ...
Frequently asked questions You can find frequently asked questions regarding our standard and certification process in our FAQs Glossary TERM DEFINITION ACRONYM TERM DEFINITION ACRONYM May Indicates an option – Shall Indicates a Requirement – Should Indicates a recommendation – Affected Stakeholder Any stakeholder affected physically, socially or economically by the implementation of the Project. Note that affected stakeholders may ...
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