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What is the crediting period?
Per Section 6.0 of GHG Emission Reduction and Sequestration Product Requirements, Gold Standard Projects that generate GHGs emission reductions are eligible to claim credits for no more than: The maximum Certification Renewals/Cycles as stipulated in ...My project has been validated, but is not registered with another offset scheme. How do I become a GS4GG project?
Projects seeking to transition from other schemes (e.g. CDM/VCS) to GS4GG must be registered with the scheme. Otherwise, they must submit as a new project and follow the complete project cycle. This interpretation has special relevance for the ...How does my project proceed if the Validation and Verification Body (VVB) cannot conduct a site visit?
The Validation and Verification Bodies & SustainCERT may apply the following interim measures in cases where on-site inspections cannot reasonably be performed due to COVID-19 and travel restrictions. Alternative Measures relating to mandatory ...Not able to upload documents for reviews. How can I upload documents?
When you are uploading documents, make sure the file name doesn't contain any special characters such as &%$+!@#*(). While you try to upload a document where the name contains any of the above special characters, an error such as below is displayed. ...How does one submit documents for Preliminary Review?
Step 1) Confirm a Gold Standard Registry Account has been opened and the account is active (How to Open a Gold Standard Registry Account?) Step 2) Confirm an SC Platform Account is opened and login name and password are available Step 3) Login ...
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How do I develop a Gold Standard (GS) project?
The Principles and Requirements explain the process for developing a GS project. Each project goes through a process that we refer to as the “GS project cycle.” Please refer to the diagram under 5.1.2 for a complete description of the GS project ...What are the fees for Land Use and Forestry (LUF) project certification?
Preliminary Review: USD 3,500 paid to SustainCERT Validation audit: fee depends on each Validation and Verification Body (VVB). This must be discussed between the project developer and the selected VVB. Project Design Certification: USD 1,500 paid ...How to Open a Gold Standard Registry Account
To open a Gold Standard Account please send the following documentation to registry@goldstandard.org · A copy of your organisation's Certificate of Incorporation. Your company or organisation's registration number, registered office address, ...How to book a Preliminary Review
You can book a review by logging to the Sustain-Cert app. To open your project on sustainCERT app: Type in the URL https://impact.sustain-cert.com in any of the web browser. Enter your credentials and login to the application. Follow the steps as ...Do I need to submit a validation/verification workplan under GS4GG?
There is no formal requirement for a VVB to submit a validation and verification workplan for review under GS4GG rules. Please note that it is the responsibility of the project developer to ensure that all applicable rules are followed, notably: ...