REVISION HISTORY
| Version | Released date | Document name |
|---|---|---|
| v.1.1 | 4.03.2021 | CURRENT DOCUMENT - Design Change Memo |
| TRACK CHANGES |
 - from previous version
| |
| v.1.0. | 20.10.2020 | T-v1.0-Design-Change-Memo.docx |
Design Change Memo
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.
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.
Any new design change activity starting on or after 13 July 2023 shall not include this Design Change Memo document but instead use the latest design documentation (PDD/VPADD/PoADD) template.
Use of the new format before 13 July 2023 is permissible and encouraged.