Gold Standard
Validation, verification and certification of CDM and JI projects according to the requirements of the Gold Standard
 

What does the product offer?
 
The Gold Standard is an independent quality standard for CDM and JI projects. Gold Standard assessments are conducted in addition to the conventional CDM and JI control processes. With its severe requirements the Gold Standard enhances transparency and real impact of the emission reduction projects and guarantees genuine contribution to sustainable development.

The Gold Standard is applicable to renewable energy and end-use energy efficiency improvement projects only.

Target groups

 Investors who plan to realize a greenhouse gas reduction project according to the CDM or JI guidelines and intend to assure real environmental and social surplus value.

Customer's benefit
 

• The Gold Standard generates considerable ecological and social surplus value while keeping additional expenses low
• The simple but strict assessment frame of the Gold Standard is immediately compatible with the CDM and JI project cycle and very practically oriented
• Due to their superior sustainability value Gold Standard certified emission reductions can be traded at a higher market price. The investor benefits from an increased demand for emission reduction projects with real surplus value.

Validity

 Global standard

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