Environmental Markets - FAQ
A list of approved validation and verification bodies (VVBs) by scope is published here.
Fri, 13 Mar, 2020 at 1:41 PM
Create a project page on the Sustain Cert App. Upload complete documentation and book Preliminary Review. An invoice will be sent to you and your booking wi...
Tue, 17 Mar, 2020 at 2:14 PM
As of right now, all submitted documents must be in English. Some documents, for example Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports or expert opinions, c...
Tue, 17 Mar, 2020 at 2:15 PM
Projects must meet the Gold Standard’s Principles and Requirements. To see a list of Gold Standard-certified projects, please refer to the Impact Registry. ...
Tue, 17 Mar, 2020 at 2:19 PM
VVBs pay an application review fee (valid for 36 months), a renewal fee every 36 months, an annual accreditation fee (for up to 5 auditors), plus additional...
Tue, 17 Mar, 2020 at 2:19 PM
Depending on the project type, scale, etc., there could be either a) completeness check or b) detailed preliminary review, both of which take 4 weeks. Pleas...
Tue, 17 Mar, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Please contact your Validation and Verification Body (VVB) and submit your responses and the revised documentation in track change mode on the SustainCert a...
Tue, 17 Mar, 2020 at 2:21 PM
Yes. This rule update introduces new requirements for VVBs to comply in case they perform validation and verification for the same Programmes of Activity (P...
Wed, 29 Apr, 2020 at 12:44 PM
If it is found at any stage of the Programme of Activity (PoA) that a VVB and/or project developer has engaged in malfeasance or fraud, Gold Standard retain...
Wed, 29 Apr, 2020 at 12:46 PM
No. The requirement to have different audit teams does not apply to combined Design Certification with first verification and performance review for a given...
Wed, 29 Apr, 2020 at 12:47 PM