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60.1BShared value created (USD)
4044Projects using our standard
117Countries host our projects
407MTonnes CO2eq reduced/removed
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7 Actions for Nature Responsibility
First-Time Carbon Credit Buyers
Nine Actions Businesses Should Take to Net Zero
Carbon Market Regulations Tracker
Policy Requirements and Procedures
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
Practical steps to guide your planning and action—whether you are just starting or looking to accelerate progress.
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First-Time Carbon Credit Buyers
Decarbonisation is a journey. Cutting emissions takes time. While you ramp up energy efficiency, renewable energy and process improvements, you can still take responsibility for your ongoing emissions.
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Summary Guide
Nine Actions Businesses Should Take to Net Zero
The age of urgency requires credible, transparent action from corporate actors. Though there are many barriers to climate action, Gold Standard can help guide your planning and actions, regardless of where you are on your journey
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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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report JUST Development with Integrity - The Essential Role of Suppressed demand in Climate Action
webinar Introducing Gold Standard’s New Soil Organic Carbon Model Guidelines
media release Gold Standard Launches Guidelines for Soil Organic Carbon Models
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
Recent Publications
Climate Responsibility Framework V3.0
The Essential Role of Suppressed Demand in Climate Action
Nature Responsibility Framework
Gold Standard Strategy 2025-2030
Gold Standard Annual report 2024
Regulating Carbon Markets Effectively - Factsheets
Landscape Analysis of Academic Opportunity for Specialist Carbon Market Roles
Recent Publications
Framework
Climate Responsibility Framework V3.0
Providing organisations with clearer guidance, new insights, and stronger safeguards to help contribute fairly to global net zero.
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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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Report
Gold Standard Strategy 2025-2030
For over two decades, Gold Standard has been at the forefront of delivering high-integrity, high-impact climate solutions. As the need for sustainable development grows, we continue to evolve, broadening our scope to support ambitious 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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