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Requirements for addressing leakage in methodologies
Gold Standard presents a draft methodology standard for addressing leakage emissions in GHG accounting methodologies. This document outlines the requirements for identifying and addressing leakage emissions in Gold Standard for Global Goals (GS4GG) approved methodologies.
Period of Consultation
05 August – 03 September 2025
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Open Consultation
Requirements for Suppressed Demand Accounting in Methodologies
This Methodology Standard outlines the Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG) requirements for accounting for suppressed demand in methodologies.
Period of Consultation
23 July – 22 August 2025
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Open Consultation
In-situ capture and conversion of Cattle Enteric Methane
The methodology focuses on capturing methane emissions from cattle (produced by enteric fermentation) and converting them on-site into gases with lower Global Warming Potentials (e.g., CO2).
Period of Consultation
05 August – 21 August 2025
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SDG monitoring Indicators
Two public consultation files—one for GHG reduction technologies and one for GHG removal—introduce a comprehensive set of monitoring indicators designed to strengthen the credibility of climate action and improve the transparency of sustainable development claims.
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Jul 9, 2025
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Green Ammonia Production
This methodology outlines a framework for quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions attributable to project activities focused on the production of ammonia with a carbon-intensity that is lower than conventional ammonia
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Jul 8, 2025
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Requirements for Baseline Determination in Methodologies
This document details the criteria for establishing baselines within methodologies endorsed by the Gold Standard for Global Goals (GS4GG), thereby ensuring alignment with the Procedure for development, revision, and clarification of methodologies and methodological tools
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Jul 8, 2025
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Emissions Reductions from transportation through behaviour change
This methodology is designed for projects where vehicle owners modify their transportation behaviours to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Jul 2, 2025
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Microbial Carbon Mineralisation
This methodology is applicable to project activities that remove and durably store carbon dioxide (CO₂) via application of a microbial inoculant to existing cropland.
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Jun 11, 2025
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SOC-Module for Application of Soil Improver through Orchard Wood Chip Residues
This Activity Module aims to estimate and monitor greenhouse gas emissions from project activities that enhance soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration on agricultural land.
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Jun 10, 2025
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Requirements and Procedures: Extension of Crediting Period of Forestry Activities
This document serves as a guide for project developers, coordinating and managing entities (CMEs), and validation and verification bodies (VVBs) on extension of crediting period for forestry and mangrove projects.
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Apr 17, 2025
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Requirements and Procedures for Dual Certification - GS4GG and Premium T-Ver
Gold Standard, in discussion with the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO), is exploring the potential for dual certification of projects under the Premium Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction Program (Premium T-VER) and Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG).
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Mar 20, 2025
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Methodology for reducing methane emissions from cattle through direct conversion of methane
The methodology focuses on capturing methane emissions from cattle (produced by enteric fermentation) and converting them on-site into gases with lower Global Warming Potentials (e.g., CO2).
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Feb 24, 2025
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Contrail prevention to reduce aviation’s non-CO2 climate impacts
This project methodology enables technology-based mitigation of atmospheric warming caused by aircraft contrail cirrus, which are clouds composed of ice crystal hydrometeors that act as short-lived climate forcers (SLCFs).
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Jan 29, 2025
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Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Model Requirements and Guidelines
These guidelines aim to provide project developers and third-party auditors with a robust framework for SOC model selection, calibration, validation, and uncertainty management, supporting the adoption of best practices across the industry.
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Jan 13, 2025
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Risks and Capacities Guidelines for Blue Carbon and Freshwater Wetlands Activities
The ‘Risks & Capacities’ guidelines is used to assess performance risks related to a blue carbon and freshwater wetlands (BCFW) activity’s non-delivery or reversal of greenhouse gas benefits and other SDG Impacts.
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Nov 6, 2024
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Remote Audit Requirements for Land-use and Forestry Activities
This document serves as a guide for project developers and Coordinating/Managing Entities (CMEs), and Validation/Verification Bodies (VVBs) on remote audits in LUF projects within the project cycle.
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Nov 6, 2024
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Risks & Capacities for Agriculture & Forestry Activities
The ‘Risk & Capacities’ guidelines is used to assess performance risks related to nondelivery or reversal of greenhouse gas benefits and other SDG Impacts from Agriculture and Forestry activities.
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Nov 6, 2024
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GHGs Accounting Method for Waste Treatment Technologies
Reducing methane emissions is crucial for mitigating climate change impacts. The Global Methane Pledge aims to cut collective methane emissions of participating countries by at least 30% from 2020 levels by 2030, potentially eliminating over 0.2°C of warming by 2050.
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Nov 5, 2024
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Facilitating a Just Transition Through The Early Phase-out of Coal Fired Power Plants
The Gold Standard is holding a second consultation for the methodology for a Just Transition through the Early Phase Out of Coal-Fired Power Plants.
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Nov 5, 2024
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Expanding LPG Stove Applicability for Gold Standard Projects
Gold Standard is considering expanding the eligibility of LPG (liquified petroleum gas) stove- based projects.
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Oct 28, 2024
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Requirements for Methodology Development
The Methodology Standard for the Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG) provides a comprehensive framework for developing and assessing carbon credit methodologies.
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Oct 28, 2024
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Standard Additionality Demonstration
This document outlines the requirements for demonstrating additionality in GS4GG approved methodologies. It aligns with Principle 5 - Financial Additionality & Ongoing Financial Need of the GS4GG Principles and Requirements
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Oct 28, 2024
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Appendix to investment analysis Tool 27: default values for the cost of equity for projects located in Turkey
This document provides non-binding default cost of equity for Turkey to demonstrate investment analysis and additionality of project activities. Depending on the sector, project developers can select the relevant benchmark value for their proposed project activity.
CONSULTATION CLOSED
Oct 28, 2024
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Consultations

Open consultations

Requirements for addressing leakage in methodologies

Requirements for Suppressed Demand Accounting in Methodologies

In-situ capture and conversion of Cattle Enteric Methane

Closed consultations

SDG monitoring Indicators

Green Ammonia Production

Requirements for Baseline Determination in Methodologies

Emissions Reductions from transportation through behaviour change

Microbial Carbon Mineralisation

SOC-Module for Application of Soil Improver through Orchard Wood Chip Residues

Requirements and Procedures: Extension of Crediting Period of Forestry Activities

Requirements and Procedures for Dual Certification - GS4GG and Premium T-Ver

Methodology for reducing methane emissions from cattle through direct conversion of methane

Contrail prevention to reduce aviation’s non-CO2 climate impacts

Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Model Requirements and Guidelines

Risks and Capacities Guidelines for Blue Carbon and Freshwater Wetlands Activities

Remote Audit Requirements for Land-use and Forestry Activities

Risks & Capacities for Agriculture & Forestry Activities

GHGs Accounting Method for Waste Treatment Technologies

Facilitating a Just Transition Through The Early Phase-out of Coal Fired Power Plants

Expanding LPG Stove Applicability for Gold Standard Projects

Requirements for Methodology Development

Standard Additionality Demonstration

Appendix to investment analysis Tool 27: default values for the cost of equity for projects located in Turkey

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