Consultations

We rely on public stakeholder consultations to make our rule-making transparent, informed and conservative. Comments and feedback from our committed stakeholders allow us to make decisions that are based on evidence, experience, and the views of those local communities who will be most affected by the rules or decisions.

When Gold Standard is considering a decision or rule that requires a public stakeholder consultation process, we will publish a call for stakeholder comments that will be open for 30 days. Immediately following each consultation, we will publish the initial call for comments, responses and the ultimate decision or rule made. For more details on our public stakeholder consultation policy>>

Open Consultations

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Below lists our active public consultations. Please feel free to provide your input and opinion.

Title & Description	Scope/Activity	Closing Date
Public Consultation on Methodology for a just transition through the early phase-out of coal fired power plants This methodology supports a Just Transition through the simultaneous actions of closure of coal-fired power plants and the installation of renewable energy...	13. Climate Action	22 Dec 2023
Just transition Public consultation This document is intended for use as a tool to facilitate project development in line with the Just Transition (JT) principle. The use of this tool is...	13. Climate Action	22 Dec 2023

Closed Consultations

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Below are the feedback summaries and results from our past consultations

Title & Description	Scope/Activity	Closing Date
Activity requirements - agriculture Gold Standard has developed updated standard requirements under Gold Standard for the Global Goals. Based on the suggestions from the technical advisory...	13. Climate Action	2 Dec 2023
Emission reduction by shore-side or off-shore electricity supply system public consultation A revision is proposed to the GS approved CDM methodology AMS-III.BP, Emission Reductions by Shore-Side Electricity Supply Systems. This methodology...	13. Climate Action	2 Nov 2023
GHG emission calculation for Marine fuels and bio bunkers This methodology is designed for projects that involve reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in shipping sector. The methodology is applicable to...	13. Climate Action	5 Oct 2023
Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Activity Module for Zero Tillage This activity module is proposed to be globally applicable for activities that grow crops or pasture without mechanically disturbing the soil through...	13. Climate Action, 15. Life on Land	4 Aug 2023
SOC Activity Module for Biostimulants for soil revitalization The proposed Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Activity Module focuses on using biostimulants to sequester carbon in soil. Biostimulants are substances or...	13. Climate Action, 15. Life on Land	4 Aug 2023
Gold Standard’s Protocol to Assess the Accuracy of Earth Observation-Based Models in Forestry Carbon Credits To issue carbon credits for forest projects credible and accurate measurement is needed. The measures used in existing projects are expensive. By using and...	13. Climate Action	1 Aug 2023
Biocide revision on Retrofit Energy Efficiency Measures in Shipping methodology Gold Standard is seeking stakeholders’ views and feedback on a proposal from the project developer requesting a revision to the applicability criteria of...	13. Climate Action, 14. Life Below Water	15 Jul 2023
Methodology development procedure The Methodology Procedure is a key part of the GS4GG framework. It outlines the process for approving new methodologies and updating existing ones. It also...	13. Climate Action	2 Jul 2023
New toolkits for assessing forest health and potential for Gold Standard Eligibility using Google Earth open for consultation Gold Standard has released two new documents for consultation that will support users to use Google Earth to assess forest health and to carry out a...	13. Climate Action	24 Jun 2023
Methodology for biomass fermentation with carbon capture and geologic storage New methodology for biomass fermentation with carbon capture and geologic storage. This is the first Gold Standard methodology for carbon dioxide removal (...	13. Climate Action	9 Jun 2023
Considerations for iterative digital infrastructure for carbon markets The Open Collaboration, led by Gold Standard, the IOTA Foundation and ClimateCHECK have released a new consultation seeking views on proposed...	13. Climate Action	5 May 2023
Safeguarding Principles and Requirements Update As part of a scheduled update, the Safeguarding Principles and Requirements have been updated to align with the Paris Agreement provisions and recent...	13. Climate Action	27 Apr 2023
Microscale consultation We are seeking your feedback on the proposal to mainstream the microscale project requirements into Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG). ...	13. Climate Action	27 Apr 2023
Methodology concept for the early Phase-out of coal fired thermal power plants and their replacement with green-field renewable energy generation plants Coal-fired power plants are one of the major sources of base power supply globally, but also the largest source of GHG emissions. Transforming such an...	13. Climate Action	22 Apr 2023
Methodology for collection of sargassum and other macroalgae to avoid emissions from decomposition and to use for beneficial products This new methodology will be applicable to project activities that collect Sargassum or other waste macroalgae species that would otherwise be disposed in a...	13. Climate Action	10 Mar 2023
Reducing methane emissions from enteric fermentation in beef cattle through application of feed supplements The aim of this new methodology is to quantify reduction of methane (CH4) emissions from enteric fermentation in beef cattle, as well as impacts on...	13. Climate Action	10 Mar 2023
Gender equality requirements & guidelines The gender requirement and guidelines have been simplified and streamlined extensively as part of a scheduled update. The revised version simplifies the...	5. Gender Equality, 13. Climate Action	10 Mar 2023
Considerations for governance of MRV methodologies and digital infrastructure as public goods In early 2022 Gold Standard, with co-leads ClimateCHECK and IOTA Foundation, secured a grant from Google Charitable Giving to support the...	13. Climate Action	25 Feb 2023
Validation and Verification Standard - Core Document We are seeking feedback on a new core document “Validation and Verification Standard”. The aim of the validation and verification standard is to...	13. Climate Action	11 Jan 2023
Public Consultation Draft General Guidance for Digitising Methodologies ClimateCHECK, Gold Standard and IOTA Foundation are seeking feedback on Draft General Guidance for Digitising Methodologies in the Carbon Market The...	13. Climate Action	27 Jan 2023
White paper on Digitising Verification for Climate Markets ClimateCHECK, Gold Standard and IOTA Foundation are seeking feedback on a White Paper on Digitising Verification for Climate Markets. The White...	13. Climate Action	27 Jan 2023
Methodology for Methane Emission Reduction by Adjusted Water Management Practice In Rice Cultivation We are seeking feedback on revisions made to the “Methodology for Methane Emission Reduction By Adjusted Water Management Practice In Rice Cultivation”....	13. Climate Action	25 Nov 2022
Climate adaptation requirements Gold Standard has partnered with Resilient Cities Catalyst’s (RCC) to develop a new set of standard requirements aiming to incentivise, identify and value...	13. Climate Action	25 Nov 2022
Conditions for consenting to tokenisation of Gold Standard-issued credits Gold Standard is now inviting views from stakeholders on the framework that we plan to establish to provide consent to organisations...	13. Climate Action	28 Oct 2022
Lightweight two and three wheeled personal transportation This small-scale methodology applies to project activities that implement infrastructure (such as new bicycle lanes, transport sharing programmes, bicycle...	13. Climate Action	25 Sep 2022
Methodology for animal manure management and biogas use for thermal energy generation We are seeking feedback on revisions made to the “...	13. Climate Action	8 Aug 2022
Simplified methodology for clean and efficient cookstoves We are seeking feedback on revisions made to the Simplified Methodology for Clean Cookstoves to align with latest science, introduce...	13. Climate Action	14 Apr 2022
Fund Requirements for Certification to Gold Standard for the Global Goals Gold Standard is an ISEAL-code compliant standard setting organisation and thought leader that promotes the best that can be achieved in climate and...		31 Mar 2022
Methodology: Carbon sequestration through accelerated carbonation of concrete aggregate Currently demolished concrete is collected at Concrete Recycling Facilities (CRF) and crushed into concrete aggregate before it is used as a substitute to...	13. Climate Action	27 Dec 2021
Programme of Activities (PoA) Requirements In order to provide more clarity on the requirements and procedures for Programme of Activities and their project activities (VPAs) and better streamline...	13. Climate Action	24 Dec 2021
Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement Requirements Stakeholder consultations and meaningful engagement with those who may be affected by a project is an essential element for ensuring project success. These...	13. Climate Action	24 Dec 2021
Operationalising Article 6 and enabling responsible claims Gold Standard is introducing a new process and requirements to operationalise credits authorised for use under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and to...	13. Climate Action	19 Nov 2021
Soil Organic Carbon Pulp & Paper Activity Module Gold Standard is introducing a new activity module to the Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Framework Methodology with the objective to calculate and monitor the...	13. Climate Action	7 Nov 2021
Accounting & Reporting the Climate Impact of Certified Commodities Gold Standard is pleased to launch this consultation for guidance to support ISEAL members, producers and purchasers to align accounting and reporting with...	13. Climate Action	1 Oct 2021
Site Visit and Remote Audit Requirements The global pandemic has taught us all to be more flexible and creative with the use of technology. Learning from recent experience, Gold Standard has...	13. Climate Action	15 Sep 2021
TPDDTEC Methodology revision – Application of the methodology for improved cookstoves Gold Standard is updating and introducing simplifications to the...	13. Climate Action	13 Jun 2021
Gold Standard SDG Impact Tool Piloting Consultation Gold Standard has launched a new tool to help developers more efficiently monitor, quantify and verify a project's contributions to the Sustainable...	13. Climate Action	4 Apr 2021
Integrity for scale: Aligning Gold Standard projects with the Paris Agreement CONSULTATION RESULTS:...	13. Climate Action	15 Apr 2021
TPDDTEC methodology revision - Annex 3: Application of the methodology to safe water supply project Gold Standard is updating its...	6. Clean Water, 13. Climate Action	10 Feb 2021
Operationalising and Scaling Post-2020 Voluntary Carbon Market Earlier this year, Gold Standard published a set of...	13. Climate Action	21 Aug 2020
Impacts Monitoring and Evaluation System Gold Standard became an associate member of ISEAL in October 2019, having met entry-level criteria of each of the three ISEAL Codes of...		14 Jul 2020
Renewable energy eligibility: Second consultation In 2018, Gold Standard began reassessing the role of carbon finance in supporting the transition to renewable energy to reflect market evolution and to...	7. Affordable Clean Energy, 13. Climate Action	26 Aug 2019
Update of Gold Standard for the Global Goals According to ISEAL Alliance “Setting Social and Environmental Standards” Code of Best Practice, the standard is updated on a regular basis to account for...	13. Climate Action	18 Aug 2019
Envisioning the voluntary carbon market post-2020 The Paris Agreement poses a new framework for carbon markets. While the Kyoto Protocol was limited in both coverage and ambition, the Paris Agreement...	13. Climate Action	3 Jul 2019
Renewable Energy Label Product Requirements Gold Standard is exploring the possibility of expanding its 'Renewable Energy Label Requirements' to include flexibility for retroactive Renewable Energy...	7. Affordable Clean Energy, 11. Sustainable Cities, 12. Responsible Consumption, 13. Climate Action	18 Feb 2019
Eligibility Requirements for MSW Incineration Activities Gold Standard expands the scope of its 'Renewable Energy Activity Requirements' to include Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) incineration project activities. Gold...	7. Affordable Clean Energy, 11. Sustainable Cities, 12. Responsible Consumption, 13. Climate Action	18 Feb 2019
Value Chain Interventions: Guidance for Soil Organic Carbon This guidance is designed to support the Value Chains Interventions Guidance, with specific focus on how to select and apply methods for the quantification...	13. Climate Action	31 Jan 2019
Best practices in scope 3 greenhouse gas management To manage their carbon footprint, many companies have been focusing on reducing emissions within their direct ownership or operational control (scope 1) and...	13. Climate Action	5 Oct 2018
Renewable Energy Eligibility Criteria Gold Standard is reassessing the role of carbon finance in supporting the transition to renewable energy to reflect market evolution and to direct funding...	7. Affordable Clean Energy, 13. Climate Action	12 Sep 2018
Scope 3 Value Chain Interventions Guidance Many companies are motivated to set value-chain GHG emissions targets and report on their progress, using approaches such as the...	13. Climate Action	27 Jul 2018
Future Proofing the Voluntary Carbon Market The voluntary carbon market has played a significant role in delivering climate action at scale. Yet post-2020, a significant share of voluntary carbon...	13. Climate Action	10 May 2018
Best Practice Corporate Climate Action With the ambition of the Paris Agreement set at keeping temperatures rises ‘well below 2oC’ but country commitments that lead us on a path to 3- 4 oC,...	13. Climate Action	30 Nov 2017
Gender Equality Guidelines & Requirements Consultation With generous support from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Ministry of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure – Department of Environment, Gold...		17 Sep 2017
Renewable Energy Label Consultation As part of its new standard Gold Standard for the Global Goals, Gold Standard will launch a new quality label for renewable energy market instruments. This...	7. Affordable Clean Energy	21 Jul 2017
Turkish National Forestry MRV System Design Consultation Draft MRV document, subject to this consultation, has been prepared in the context of Integrated Forest Management, which is executed by General Directorate...		19 May 2017
UN Climate Change Secretariat and Gold Standard Collaboration Gold Standard is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with UNFCCC secretariat, forged with a shared goal of supporting non-party stakeholders in...	17. Partnership	4 May 2017
Gold Standard for Sustainable Urban Development consultation The Gold Standard for Sustainable Urban Development is intended as a pathway to certification within the ...	11. Sustainable Cities, 13. Climate Action	2 Apr 2017
Gold Standard for the Global Goals: Claims Guidance consultation Claims Consultation Feedback Can you provide more clarity between SDG contributions and Certified SDG Impacts?...		2 Apr 2017
Gold Standard for the Global Goals consultation Summary of the second consultation of Gold Standard for the Global Goals Gold Standard thanks all reviewers for the hundreds of...		2 Apr 2017
Consultation for Averted Disability Adjusted Life Years (ADALYs) methodology The development of the Methodology to Estimate and Verify Averted Mortality and Disability Adjusted Life Years (ADALYs) from Cleaner Household Air was...	1. No Poverty, 3. Good Health, 7. Affordable Clean Energy, 13. Climate Action	1 Dec 2016
Fraction of Non-Renewable Biomass (fNRB): Assessment for Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala and Honduras The 'Financing efficient cookstoves for rural Andean communities' project, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank and World Vision Australia, aims to...	7. Affordable Clean Energy	31 Aug 2016
Fraction of Non-Renewable Biomass (fNRB): Assessment for Peru We are working with Inter-American Development Bank and World Vision Australia to promote the development of improved cookstove (ICS) activities in Peruvian...	7. Affordable Clean Energy, 9. Infrastructure, 13. Climate Action	30 Apr 2016
Methodology to estimate and verify Averted Disability Adjusted Life Years (ADALYs) from cleaner cooking and cleaner household air Gold Standard is looking at developing a methodology to calculate health benefits using Averted Disability Adjusted Life Years (ADALYs) as the impact...	1. No Poverty, 3. Good Health, 7. Affordable Clean Energy, 13. Climate Action	7 Mar 2016
Gold Standard V3.0 Public Consultation We are restructuring our standard to better enable us to meet our vision of a climate secure world where sustainable development brings life changing...	6. Clean Water, 7. Affordable Clean Energy, 15. Life on Land, 13. Climate Action	15 Apr 2016
Cool Farm Methodology Gold Standard is pleased to present our latest Agriculture development, the Cool Farm Methodology, for public comment. The methodology helps farmers...	2. Zero Hunger, 13. Climate Action	18 Feb 2016
Web-based platform for improved cookstove activities We are working with Microsol and World Vision Australia to develop an online platform for calculating greenhouse gases (GHGs) emission reductions from Gold...	1. No Poverty, 3. Good Health, 13. Climate Action	20 Nov 2015
Climate Finance Transparency Initiative We're asking for feedback on a proposed initiative meant to improve transparency in carbon markets.	13. Climate Action	20 Nov 2015
Seeking Inputs on New Positive List Approach for Water (WASH) Programmes We are seeking inputs and feedback on our proposed new positive list approach within the Water Standard.	6. Clean Water	3 Aug 2015
Seeking Inputs on New Drip Irrigation Methodology We are seeking inputs and feedback on our proposed new drip irrigation methodology to quantify water savings in agriculture. This methodology is currently...	6. Clean Water	3 Aug 2015
Seeking Inputs on New Double Counting Guideline We are seeking inputs and feedback on our proposed new guideline for dealing with Double Counting risks concerning GS VERS. These risks occur in countries...	7. Affordable Clean Energy, 13. Climate Action	17 Jul 2015
Black Carbon Quantification Methodology Black Carbon Quantification Methodology	13. Climate Action, 7. Affordable Clean Energy	3 Mar 2015
Sustainable Cities Programme Framework Sustainable Cities Programme Framework	13. Climate Action, 7. Affordable Clean Energy, 9. Infrastructure, 6. Clean Water	6 Feb 2015
Black Carbon Emission Reductions - Scope Expansion Certification of emissions reductions from black carbon	13. Climate Action	18 Jul 2014
Incentivizing Supply Chain Resource Efficiency Incentivizing supply chain resource efficiency	13. Climate Action	1 Jun 2014
Land Use & Forests Framework, A/R Requirements Land Use & Forests Framework, A/R Requirements	15. Life on Land	28 Jun 2013
Low GHG Food Preservation Methodology Low greenhouse gas food preservation	2. Zero Hunger, 9. Infrastructure	30 Jun 2013
Agriculture product processing methodology Agriculture product processing methodology	7. Affordable Clean Energy, 2. Zero Hunger, 9. Infrastructure	30 Mar 2013
Microscale Cookstove Methodology Microscale cookstove methodology	7. Affordable Clean Energy	30 Mar 2013
Gold Standard Version 2.2 The Gold Standard Secretariat is presently working on a revision of its...	7. Affordable Clean Energy	12 Mar 2012

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