Carbon FAQ

If my project is transitioning to or seeking labelling of emission reductions under Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG), can the crediting period registered with other voluntary carbon standards or certification schemes be extended o
No.  For projects transitioning to or seeking labelling of emission reductions (GS VERs) under GS4GG, the crediting period registered with other voluntary ...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:19 AM
Can my VER (Verified Emission Reduction) transition project claim emission reductions more than once?
No. GHG Emissions Reduction and Sequestration Product Requirements state that the projects transitioning from the other carbon crediting scheme to Gold ...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:19 AM
What is the duration of the crediting period for projects wishing to transition to Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG)?
The crediting period will vary.   For projects seeking to transition to GS4GG, the total duration of the crediting period, including the period that has b...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:20 AM
What is the crediting period for labelling emission reductions after registration with Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG)?
The labelling of emission reductions after registration with GS4GG is allowed up to the maximum crediting period as per relevant GS4GG activity requirements...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:20 AM
Is my project eligible for retroactive crediting?
The project will be eligible for retroactive crediting for a maximum of two years prior to the date of Gold Standard registration. However, the total durati...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:21 AM
How does the GHG Emissions Reduction and Sequestration crediting rule update apply to my project if the project is already submitted for Preliminary Review?
The projects registered with Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), seeking labelling or transitioning to Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG) and have be...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:21 AM
What is the crediting period for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects registered with earlier versions of the Gold Standard (e.g. v2.2)?
CDM projects that were registered with v2.2 of the Gold Standard or earlier versions (i.e. prior to release of the Gold Standard for the Global Goals) are a...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:21 AM