ABOUT GOLD STANDARD
A higher standard for climate security and Sustainable Development for all
Explore our vision and missionNew SDG Impact dashboard
Climate and sustainable development impacts of Gold Standard-certified projects
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Certify the positive impact of your investments
DISCOVER our impact solutionsGold Standard for the Global Goals
An impact standard bringing integrity and credibility
DISCOVER our StandardsOur Impact
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53B
Shared value created (USD)
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3370
Projects
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100+
Countries
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348M
Tonnes CO2eq reduced/removed
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APP
Carbon Market Regulations Tracker
The Carbon Market Regulations Tracker is developed to enhance the understanding and transparency of carbon market regulations, and support governments, project developers, investors, and other market participants in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.
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PILOT
Policy Requirements and Procedures
The innovative Pilot Policy Requirements and Procedures from Gold Standard provide a route for carbon finance to support large scale climate action by allowing certification and credit issuance for emission reductions achieved through policies or regulations.
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PILOT
Impact Portfolio Requirements
New impact requirements have been developed by Gold Standard to support funds in measuring, managing and maximising the sustainable development impact of its investments. Applications are now being accepted from fund managers interested in taking part in the pilot of the requirements.
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Recent Publications
Report
Annual Report 2023
Read about the highlights of our innovative work across carbon markets, sustainable finance, corporate climate action, and more.
Recent Publications
Report
Fairly Contributing to Global Net Zero version 2
Enables reporting on emissions reductions toward performance targets, in line with common accounting frameworks like the GHG Protocol.
Recent Publications
Guide
Funding Beyond Value Chain Mitigation
Backed by WWF, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Carbon Market Watch, and other leading NGOs, the approach complements value chain emission reductions through funding high-impact climate action that accelerates progress to a climate secure and sustainable world.
Recent Publications
Report
Implementing Article 6 - An Overview of Preparations in Selected Countries
The report reflects the broad international interest in adopting new legal frameworks, procedures and infrastructure for Article 6, and that action is being taken in many places