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Gold Standard in a Nutshell
Who we are
The Gold Standard Foundation is a non-profit organization under Swiss law that operates a certification scheme for premium quality carbon credits.
How we got started
The Gold Standard quality benchmark emerged and has evolved in parallel with the emergence and maturation of carbon offset markets.
What we stand for
Supporters of the Gold Standard are committed to promoting sustainable development through carbon offset markets that are characterized by transparency and equality of access for all market participants.
What we do
The Gold Standard Foundation registers projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in ways that contribute to sustainable development and certifies their carbon credits for sale on both compliance and voluntary offset markets.
How we are governed
Our governance structure is comprised of the Foundation Board, the Technical Advisory Committee and the Secretariat.
How we are funded
The Gold Standard Foundation obtains its core funding from both public and private sector contributors and sources additional revenue from sponsorship agreements and fees.