How often will Global Warming Potential values be updated?

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• When do the updated Global Warming Potential (GWP) values come into force?

  The Global Warming Potential (GWP) values for calculating the carbon dioxide equivalence of anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks have been updated as per IPCC AR5. These updates have been decided by the Gold Standard Technical ...

• What is the duration of the crediting period for projects wishing to transition to Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG)?

  The crediting period will vary.   For projects seeking to transition to GS4GG, the total duration of the crediting period, including the period that has been claimed under the original carbon credit scheme, shall not exceed the maximum crediting ...

• What techniques will Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs) use to assess information?

  In assessing the information, the VVB shall apply the means of validation and verification, including, but not limited to:   Cross-checks between information provided in the Project Design Document/Programme of Activities (PoA) Design ...

• Does using AR5 GWP values depend on the project’s Gold Standard version or project cycle stage?

  No. This requirement is applicable to all emission reductions and removals accrued by GS4GG projects and PoAs irrespective of the Gold Standard version and project cycle stage.

• Which auditors are eligible to assess Gold Standard for Global Goals projects?

  A list of approved validation and verification bodies (VVBs) by scope is published here.