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

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  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 ...

• 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 ...

• I have a suggestion on alternative measures and means to support Gold Standard projects. Who should I contact?

  The Gold Standard encourages all stakeholders, including project developers, Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs), practitioners and other interested parties to send suggestions on alternative measures and means that can be used to facilitate ...

• 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.

• How often will Global Warming Potential values be updated?

  The Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) of Gold Standard will review and make any subsequent decisions as and when new GWP values become available from IPCC. Until that time, the AR5 values as summarised in Table 1, below, will be applied by all ...