Gold Standard
GOLD STANDARD FOR THE GLOBAL GOALS

An impact standard accelerating progress toward climate security and sustainable development for all

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Gold Standard for the Global Goals is an innovative impact standard bringing high-level integrity and credibility to the most important global goal of our time: climate security and sustainable development.

Comprised of numerous methodologies, guidelines and requirements - backed by strong safeguards and principles – it enables the credible measurement, reporting and verification of positive impacts generated by climate and sustainable development initiatives. Its robust yet customisable design allows for application across a diverse range of initiatives and users, with one fundamental objective: driving financial support to climate and sustainable development initiatives.

Various project types from community services such as improved cookstove projects, to natural climate solutions such as reforestation projects, to engineered carbon dioxide removal solutions
All documentation developed under our Standard sits on the Gold Standard for the Global Goals website. Visit the website to view and download methodologies, requirements, principles, templates, and more.