Option 1 – For any SDG Impact, the Project Developer shall review the UN SDG Targets and Indicators from the relevant National SDG Indicators, or in their absence, the latest internationally adopted version or the latest version ‘under consideration’ where Indicators are not yet fully adopted. Select the three most relevant SDG Impacts. Propose an Output Indicator, Quality Indicator and Justification Information that, combined, demonstrate how the Project positively impacts the chosen Sustainable Development Goal Indicators.
Option 2 – Follow a Gold Standard Approved SDG Tool for the demonstration of SDG Impact(s). There are currently no approved SDG tools, however the procedure for approval of an impact quantification methodology can be applied for approval by GS.
Option 3 – Follow a Gold Standard Approved Methodology published or referenced via the Gold Standard website. These are typically used by Project Developers to achieve issuance of Gold Standard Certified SDG Impact Statements or Products.