APPLY TO BECOME A VVB
Gold Standard works with third-party Validation/Verification Bodies, who conduct audits of projects throughout the Gold Standard Certification Cycle. These are typically established auditing companies with ample experience in GHG validation/verification, which are accredited by a recognised Accreditation Body under one of several accreditation schemes recognised by Gold Standard.
Validation/Verification Bodies seeking approval to conduct validations and verifications for projects and programmes under Gold Standard for the Global Goals and earlier versions of Gold Standard, need to:
- Follow the Validation/Verification Body Requirements
- Provide a completed VVB application and any relevant documentation to Gold Standard at vvb@goldstandard.org
- Ensure the competence of the VVB’s auditors in Gold Standard for the Global Goals. Please see this Study Guide for a list of the key documents.
- Within 4 weeks of submission of the application, each auditor listed in the application form needs to complete the VVB online exam and attend regular trainings.
- To request access to your auditor exam, send an email to vvb@goldstandard.org. Make sure to mention:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your VVB entity
- Your exam scope:
- 1) Energy and Waste
- 2) Land-use and Forestry and Agriculture
- 3) Energy and Waste, Land-use and Forestry and Agriculture
Exam Preparation
To prepare for the exam please check the document below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Gold Standard oversees the procedures + requirements for the VVB programme.
For any general inquiries, including:
- VVB approval procedures
- Clarifications on requirements
- Application submissions, approvals or reapprovals
- Updates on accreditation status
- Webinar trainings
- Examinations
- Adding/removing auditors
- certification decisions
- Grievances
CONTACT vvb@goldstandard.org
For any inquiries by individuals who wish to:
- Audit Gold Standard projects are invited to seek collaboration with our approved Validation Verification Bodies.
- Be involved in certification reviews of Gold Standard projects please reach out at help@goldstandard.org.
- Work directly at the Gold Standard Foundation are invited to follow our careers page.