GOLD STANDARD - a best practice methodology and a high quality carbon credit label for both Kyoto and voluntary markets Using the GS Brand
GOLD STANDARD FOUNDATION - an international non-profit organization based in Switzerland that operates a certification scheme for Gold Standard carbon credits About Gold Standard
GOLD STANDARD SUPPORTERS - more than 60 NGOs worldwide who are committed to the Gold Standard mission of driving premium offset quality and sustainable development in carbon markets NGO Supporters
GOLD STANDARD FUNDING - donor contributions, sponsorship agreements and income from fees Sponsors
GOLD STANDARD MARKETPLACE - online listings of firms, non-profit organizations and government entities that buy and sell Gold Standard carbon credits and provide services and products for the Gold Standard market Marketplace
GS Switches to SoP Fee Structure
From August 1, 2009, new projects applying for the Gold Standard will no longer be charged a cash fee per credit certified, but instead will deliver a Share of Proceeds in the form of actual credits to the Gold Standard Foundation. The fee structure mimics the financing mechanism used by the UNFCCC for the adaptation fund. Read more.
GS Launches New Tool for Crediting Pre-CDM VERs
The Gold Standard has developed an innovative tool to ensure that the practice of claiming credits from projects prior to registration by the UNFCCC maintains environmental integrity. Launched on 22 May, the rule contains a sunset clause that gives project developments until 31 December 2009 to align their portfolios with the rule change. Read more.
