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Gold Standard

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The Gold Standard distinguishes the highest quality carbon offset projects in the voluntary and compliance environmental markets and is a key policy tool for the NGO community to influence the development of the rapidly growing global carbon markets. Gold Standard projects employ renewable energy and end-use energy efficiency technologies, they are rigorously screened for true environmental benefits, and they encourage local sustainable development.

To maintain the project's registration and to earn Gold Standard-certified credits, project proponents monitor emission reductions and sustainable development impacts.

Gold Standard requires validation and verification by UNFCCC-accredited Designated Operational Entities (DOEs). The Gold Standard is endorsed by over 49 non-governmental organizations worldwide.

Learn more: Gold Standard websiteExternal Site

Conformity assessment | How is compliance with this ecolabel's standard ensured?

Conformity with Gold Standard's standard is verified by an independent organization (third party) following UNFCCC Accreditation

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Managing organization | Who manages this ecolabel?

Name

The Gold Standard Foundation

Member of

Unknown

Type

Non-profit

Also manages

None.


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Conformity Assessment | How is compliance with this ecolabel's standard ensured?

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  • Organizational details including year established, funding, and governance

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Key data

Year ecolabel est. 2003

Classification | Who, what, where

Product categories this ecolabel applies to
Carbon Carbon offsets Energy


Where this ecolabel is found
China Spain Turkey United States



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Last updated: 19 March 2020