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60.1BShared value created (USD)
4044Projects using our standard
117Countries host our projects
407MTonnes CO2eq reduced/removed
Highlights
7 Actions for Nature Responsibility
Nine Actions’ Businesses should take on the Journey to Net Zero
Carbon Market Regulations Tracker
Policy Requirements and Procedures
Impact Portfolio Requirements
The Future of Clean Cooking in the Carbon Market
The Business Case for Climate Adaptation: Why It’s a Profitable Investment
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SUMMARY GUIDE
7 Actions for Nature Responsibility
7 Actions to take Responsability for Nature Impact
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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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Latest news
Read all newsreport webinar Navigating Nature Responsibilities: From Commitment to Credible Action
webinar Engineered removals: the importance of integrity and building carbon market opportunities
consultation Requirements for Suppressed Demand Accounting in Methodologies
media release Gold Standard publishes Engineered Removals Requirements, encouraging methodology and project development
media release Gold Standard and Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment Sign MOU to Recognise Gold Standard under Ecuador’s National Compensation Scheme
media release Gold Standard Launches Insurance Assessment Process to Support CORSIA Credit Eligibility
event IETA Asia Climate Summit
media release Nature Responsibility Framework: Gold Standard publishes discussion paper for companies taking responsibility for nature impacts
Recent Publications
The Essential Role of Suppressed Demand in Climate Action
Nature Responsibility Framework
Gold Standard Annual report 2024
Regulating Carbon Markets Effectively - Factsheets
Landscape Analysis of Academic Opportunity for Specialist Carbon Market Roles
Article 6 Annual Report 2024
Core Criteria for Mature Landscape Initiatives
Recent Publications
Report
The Essential Role of Suppressed Demand in Climate Action
As international climate policy evolves, market-based mechanisms are emerging as a vital and effective tool to channel finance directly to where it is most needed, complementing traditional climate finance and accelerating on-the-ground action.
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FRAMEWORK
Nature Responsibility Framework
Gold Standard's Nature Responsibility Framework is a discussion document, intended for use by organisations in the private, public and third sectors. It defines company responsibility for nature impacts, outlines how companies should act and highlights leading tools to deliver on their goals.
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Annual Report
Gold Standard Annual report 2024
The Gold Standard’s 2024 Annual Report marks the final year of its 2020–2025 strategy, highlighting major achievements in climate action and sustainable development.
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FACTSHEETS
Regulating Carbon Markets Effectively - Factsheets
Guidance and Insights for Policymakers considering National Regulations
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Recent Publications
REPORT
Landscape Analysis of Academic Opportunity for Specialist Carbon Market Roles
This report examines how academic institutions in selected emerging and developing countries could support enhanced employment of local experts in carbon market roles through providing specialised training.
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Recent Publications
ART.6 Annual Report
Article 6 Annual Report 2024
This information is provided to enable Parties to the Paris Agreement to fulfil Reporting, Recording and Tracking Obligations in accordance with relevant Decisions adopted under the UNFCCC.
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Recent Publications
Report
Core Criteria for Mature Landscape Initiatives
Landscape initiatives bring stakeholders together in a defined geographic area to address prioritised sustainability challenges, such as deforestation, biodiversity loss, and livelihoods, through a collaborative approach.
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