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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 must be included in the remote audit?
The audit may include but not be limited to validation, verification, the inclusion of Voluntary Project Activities (VPAs), design change review, etc. It must be transparently disclosed in the audit report that the audit is undertaken remotely and ...
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.
What is the maximum monitoring period a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) can verify based on a remote audit?
Two years.
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 ...
Are there consequences for malfeasance related to on-site inspections and remote audits?
In cases of apparent malfeasance observed/identified at a later stage, Gold Standard retains the right to take retrospective action including retracting issued Verified Emission Reductions (VERs), suspending project registration and/or withdrawing ...
How have monitoring requirements changed for Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs)?
In the case of postponing monitoring, the VVBs shall determine whether the project has applied sufficiently conservative values and/or approach for the monitoring period for which the postponement applies.
What are the Validation and Verification Body (VVB) requirements for VVBs that have performed verification activity of a given PoA previously?
If the same VVB wishes to perform verification of a given PoA for which they have performed validation activity (including the inclusion of Voluntary Project Activity (VPA)/Component Project Activity (CPA), renewal of crediting period, design change ...
When is a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) compliance check required for Voluntary Project Activities (VPAs)/ Component Project Activities (CPAs)?
The VVB compliance check is mandatory for Voluntary Project Activities (VPAs)/ Component Project Activities (CPAs) inclusion in the registered PoA under following circumstances: If VPAs/CPAs are not deemed automatically additional and require ...
Under which scenario is an external expert report required for hydro projects?
Unless already addressed satisfactorily as a part of the existing Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report, the opinion of an independent external expert(s) should be provided. Based on relevant CVs submitted by the Project ...
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: ...
Can the same Validation and Verification Body (VVB) perform validation and verification of multiple aspects of a given Programme of Activity (PoA)?
Yes. This rule update introduces new requirements for VVBs to comply in case they perform validation and verification for the same Programmes of Activity (PoAs). The same VVB may undertake the validation/inclusion, verification, crediting period ...
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 ...
The project has a combined Design Certification of first verification and performance review. Does the Validation and Verification Body have to supply two different audit teams?
No. The requirement to have different audit teams does not apply to combined Design Certification with first verification and performance review for a given project (paragraph 5.1.53, Principles and Requirements V1.2, p 28). The same audit team may ...
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.
I have received feedback from Gold Standard after the Project Review. What do I do now?
Please contact your Validation and Verification Body (VVB) and submit your responses and the revised documentation in track change mode on the SustainCert application. Submission of responses and revised documents should also be sent to us ...
I have received feedback from Gold Standard after the Project Review. What do I do now?
Please contact your Validation and Verification Body (VVB) and submit your responses and the revised documentation in track change mode on the SustainCert application. Submission of responses and revised documents should also be sent to us ...