Become a VVB

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.