Environmental Markets - FAQ

Must my project demonstrate additionality? (Env. Market – FAQ)
Yes. All Gold Standard Projects seeking the issuance of GS-VERs or GS-CERs shall be demonstrated to be additional, meaning a project has reduced anthropogen...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 7:57 AM
Must my Gold Standard project demonstrate ongoing financial need?
Yes, The Gold Standard Project shall demonstrate Ongoing Financial Need, or Financial Additionality, at Certification Renewal.     In order to demonstrate...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 7:58 AM
Does my project have to demonstrate Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) contributions?
Yes. Sustainable Development Goal contributions shall be demonstrated for the representative baseline situations of the project activity. If the project-spe...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 7:59 AM
What is the crediting period?
Per Section 6.0 of GHG Emission Reduction and Sequestration Product Requirements, Gold Standard Projects that generate GHGs emission reductions are eligible...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:00 AM
What happens if the Project Developer becomes aware that an emission regulation has been breached/is being breached?
In this case, the Project Developer shall: Inform Gold Standard immediately Immediately take the measures necessary to ensure compliance is restored with...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:12 AM
What happens if a breach in regulations is dangerous to human health or the environment?
Where a breach of the applicable regulations poses an immediate danger to human health or threatens to cause an immediate significant adverse effect upon th...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:12 AM