Are there consequences for malfeasance related to on-site inspections and remote audits?

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• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• What is a remote audit?

  A remote audit occurs if the site visit cannot be postponed due to significant impact of delaying the site visit on VVB and/or project developer due to timeline/commitment as per validation/verification or Gold Standard Verified Emission Reductions ...

• What happens if the Validation and Verification Body (VVB) or Project Developer is found to have committed malfeasance or fraud?

  If it is found at any stage of the Programme of Activity (PoA) that a VVB and/or project developer has engaged in malfeasance or fraud, Gold Standard retains the right to take action against such entities. The actions may include but are not limited ...

• When must the remote audit report be submitted?

  The audit report must be submitted requesting design certification and/or performance certification within six (6) months of the declared end date of the Interim Measures.