Carbon FAQ

What is the project monitoring and verification process?
With a successful Preliminary Review, the Project will obtain ‘Listed’ status in the Gold Standard Registry. This means that the Key Project Information, dr...
Wed, 5 Feb, 2020 at 1:44 PM
Can my project have an original methodology, or does an existing methodology have to be used?
To demonstrate Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Impacts, many projects follow a Gold Standard Approved Methodology. It is not required that your project u...
Wed, 5 Feb, 2020 at 1:44 PM
Am I allowed to make changes to the project design?
Project Developers may request approval for changes to the project design with payment of a required design change fee.   Gold Standard will not conclude ...
Wed, 5 Feb, 2020 at 1:44 PM
What are the Programme of Activity (PoA) requirements?
Please read the PoA Requirements document. 
Wed, 5 Feb, 2020 at 1:44 PM
Transition from GS to GS4GG
According to the GS4GG Transition Requirements, all Gold Standard Registered or Issued projects, irrespective of the version of the Standard with which they...
Fri, 24 May, 2019 at 3:08 PM
Converting CERs to GS VERs
According to the GS4GG GHG Emissions Reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements Annex B: CDM projects that want to issue GS VERs must first reg...
Fri, 24 May, 2019 at 3:08 PM
How do I Transition an existing GS project to Gold Standard For The Global Goals (GS4GG)?
A Transition Template is used to close gaps between previous Standard versions and GS4GG without requiring project developers to resubmit their project docu...
Thu, 6 Jun, 2019 at 3:56 PM
Do I need to submit a validation/verification workplan under GS4GG?
There is no formal requirement for a VVB to submit a validation and verification workplan for review under GS4GG rules.   Please note that it is the respo...
Mon, 5 Aug, 2019 at 10:05 AM
Do registered and verified Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects labelled under Gold Standard also have to transition to Gold Standard for the Global Goals?
Yes. This must happen at your next verification/Performance Certification or crediting period renewal/Certification Renewal that will start after 1st March ...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 2:05 PM
How can I calculate my carbon footprint prior to implementing a project?
SustainCert does not calculate your carbon footprint prior to implementing a project, as our scope of work starts only after you have submitted the project ...
Tue, 17 Mar, 2020 at 2:20 PM