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    • Keeping your Project Active

      At SustainCERT, we are passionate about our work and providing the highest possible standard of service for the people we work with. As a part of this, we conduct regular checks to ensure the projects we are assisting on are still active. By doing ...

    • VVB Examination Process

      VVB Examination Process In this section, you will find the pertinent details and procedures for becoming a VVB and how to take the Gold Standard Validation and Verification Body (VVB) Online Exam. Steps Follow the Validation/Verification Body ...

    • Expedited Service of Certification Reviews

      Guideline for Expedited Service of Certification Reviews SustainCERT (SC), serving as the Certification Body for Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG), extends expedited services for certification reviews to our clients, enabling Project ...

    • VVB Process Flow

      Validation and Verification To begin a validation and/or verification service with SustainCERT, a Validation/verification request must be booked in the SC App. Steps 1. Once the booking is requested, an invoice is generated automatically in the SC ...

    • Gold Standard Principles & Requirements - Section (d): Annual Reporting

      5.1.39 Transparent, annual update reports need to be provided for Projects that have achieved the Project Design Certification stage or have successfully transitioned to Gold Standard for the Global Goals. An annual report shall be submitted for each ...

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    • How do I open a Gold Standard (GS) Registry account?

      To open an account on the Gold Standard Impact Registry, 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 ...

    • How do you transition a CDM registered carbon project to Gold Standard?

      CDM registered projects can transition to register under GS4GG following requirements presented in the Gold Standard’s “GHG Emission reduction & Sequestration Product Requirements." a. To start, project Developers must fill out the Transition Request ...

    • 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 ...

    • What documents must be submitted for Preliminary Review?

      The following documents must be submitted:   Draft project design document (PDD) (incorporating Key Project Information) Completed Stakeholder Consultation Report (SCR) Signed GS Cover Letter Signed GS Terms & Conditions  Signed Official Development ...

    • 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: ...