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Gold Standard Carbon Credits

Compliance with this node ensures carbon credits adhere to the rigorous Gold Standard for the Global Goals framework. Project validation requires that…

What Gold Standard Carbon Credits requires

Compliance with this node ensures carbon credits adhere to the rigorous Gold Standard for the Global Goals framework. Project validation requires that `project_additionality_verified` is true, demonstrating emission reductions beyond a business-as-usual scenario as guided by the UNFCCC Clean Development Mechanism’s Additionality Tool. Furthermore, each project must deliver a `minimum_sdg_contributions` of three, where `includes_sdg_13_climate_action` is a mandatory component to ensure holistic environmental and social co-benefits. Adherence to Gold Standard Safeguarding Principles is confirmed through mandatory `local_stakeholder_consultation_completed` and an operational `continuous_grievance_mechanism_active`. An `independent_vvb_audit_passed` is compulsory, aligning with ISO 14064-2:2019 specifications for project-level greenhouse gas quantification and monitoring. To meet CORSIA Emissions Unit Eligibility Criteria, a `double_counting_safeguard_active` must be functional, preventing any single credit's duplicative use. Issuance is governed by a `standard_crediting_period_years_max` of five years, necessitating subsequent re-evaluation for continued validity. Systemic integrity requires that `mrv_telemetry_encryption_enabled` protects all monitoring data streams, while secure registry communications must utilize a `registry_api_tls_version_minimum` of 1.2. Lastly, market access and participation are contingent upon a verified `kyc_aml_clearance_for_trading` for all transacting entities, upholding financial probity.

Pillar: Sustainability & ESG · Authority: Gold Standard Foundation · Version: 1.1.0 · Last updated:

Primary source: https://www.goldstandard.org/our-work/innovations-consultations

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  • Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG) Principles & Requirements v1.2
  • Gold Standard Safeguarding Principles and Requirements

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