This document outlines the Impact Quantification Methodology Approval Process under the Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG) ...
This standard defines how to set a "Crediting Baseline"—the reference level against which emission reductions are measured. The core principle is that baselines shall be set below Business-As-Usual (BAU) levels to encourage increasing ambition over time. ...
"Leakage" refers to unintended greenhouse gas emissions that occur outside the project boundary as a result of the project activity. This standard ensures that projects do not simply shift emissions elsewhere (e.g., protecting a forest in one area causing deforestation in a neighboring area). ...
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). ...