VVBs – Training Q1 2025
UPDATE
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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.
On 24/04/2025 Gold Standard hosted a Quarterly training for VVBs and Auditors.
During the session, the following topics were covered:
Updates
- Principles and Requirements document, Version 2.1
- Revision to preliminary review requirements and procedure, Version 2.0
- SDG impact tool: new feature for monitoring indicators
- VVB performance assessment – Key learnings related to GS4GG requirements/projects:
- Audit teams and impartiality in validation and verification activities
- Engaging local experts for validation and verification
- Clarification and deviation requests
Announcements
- New methodology: Energy-saving through Elevator Regenerative Power System Implementation
- New document: Appendix to investment analysis Tool 27
- Upcoming event: GS conference
Q&A
Recap