Environmental Markets - FAQ

How do I develop a Gold Standard (GS) project?
The Principles and Requirements explain the process for developing a GS project. Each project goes through a process that we refer to as the “GS project cyc...
Thu, 15 Oct, 2020 at 10:53 AM
What approaches can be used to quantify contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
Option 1 – For any SDG Impact, the Project Developer shall review the UN SDG Targets and Indicators from the relevant National SDG Indicators, or in their a...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 1:33 PM
What does the process of Certification look like?
The detailed description of the certification process, including the various steps and the documentation required at each step, can be found here.   The b...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 1:34 PM
Where can I find information related to certification fees?
All information related to the fees associated with the various steps of the certification process can be found here.
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 1:35 PM
What is the submission deadline for a retroactive project?
A retroactive project is one that has started operating before a Gold Standard stakeholder consultation has taken place.   All Verified Emission Reduction...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 1:36 PM
What documents must be submitted for Preliminary Review?
The following documents must be submitted:   Draft project design document (PDD) (incorporating Key Project Information) Completed Stakeholder Consultat...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 1:36 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...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 1:37 PM
For retroactive projects, does a stakeholder consultation need to be conducted before a project can be listed with the Gold Standard?
Not necessarily. A stakeholder consultation may be deemed to be necessary as a result of the Preliminary Review.  Note that the project submission must be w...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 1:38 PM
When do I start the Stakeholder Feedback Round?
The Stakeholder Feedback Round (SFR) must happen prior to the completion of validation and should take place for a minimum duration of two months There is n...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 1:39 PM
Where do I upload documents on the new Gold Standard Impact Registry?
The Gold Standard Impact Registry has been designed to track environmental assets (like Verified Emission Reductions [VERs]) and the climate and development...
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 1:41 PM