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Gold Standard has announced a new digital assurance platform alongside an update to its processes to allow broader applications of its standard. This is part of a wider digitalisation strategy and will help project developers deliver verified impact efficiently while maintaining the integrity that Gold Standard-certified projects are known for.  From 05 December 2024, any new review of a project activity will be submitted to Gold Standard via the new online assurance platform, at no extra cost. The platform will facilitate efficient document management and workflows, decision-making, and engagement with validation and verification bodies (VVBs), ensuring that the entire assurance process is transparent, efficient, and easier to navigate.   Following the launch of a digital SDG Impact Tool, and alongside the ongoing digital Measurement, Reporting and Verification (dMRV) pilot programme, the new online platform will be integrated with other Gold Standard digital systems and marks the next step in Gold Standard’s journey to fully digitalise impact certification.   Find out more about the platform and changes here: https://lnkd.in/ehgSRtKv

Accurate forest biomass measurement is important for credible emission reduction and removal claims. Yet, traditional methods—while reliable—can be expensive. Join Gold Standard and Spatial Informatics Group, LLC (SIG) as we introduce the innovative TREE-ACCURATE protocol: a new approach designed to reduce costs while maintaining accuracy in estimating tree biomass through remote sensing. 🗓️ Date: 12 December 2024 🕒 Time: 15:00–16:00 (GMT) | 16:00–17:00 (CET) This protocol will be piloted starting in 2025 to evaluate its real-world application and accuracy. During the webinar, we will: 🌿 Present the TREE-ACCURATE protocol. 🌳 Share details of the 2-year pilot programme. 🌲 Outline opportunities for participation and the Terms of Reference to be released in 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the future of biomass measurement and its implications for climate action To learn more and sign up for the webinar, click here: https://lnkd.in/eWNin2NU #RemoteSensing #CarbonMarkets #GoldStandard #SustainableForestry

We are pleased to welcome Supriya Singh Gold Standard team. Supriya joins us as Officer, Methodology Development & Innovation, bringing her passion for driving meaningful impact in climate action and sustainable development. She looks forward to contributing to high-quality standards that ensure real and lasting change alongside a team deeply committed to integrity and innovation. A warm welcome to Gold Standard, Supriya.

🌍 Gold Standard is proud to be a Community Partner for #GreenBiz25 (Feb 10-12, 2025, Phoenix, AZ), hosted by Trellis Group. This flagship event is the premier gathering for sustainable business leaders, offering over 60 sessions, including “Advanced Perspective” discussions on key topics such as decarbonisation, supply chain transformation, biodiversity, and nature-based solutions. Join a growing community of 3,000+ professionals shaping the future of corporate sustainability. This is a must-attend event for anyone looking to create meaningful impact and drive innovation. 💸 Register by Jan. 17 to save $550, and use the exclusive code GB25GS for even more savings—totalling nearly $1,000 off the Final Rate of the All-Access Pass! 🔗 Don’t wait—secure your spot now: https://buff.ly/47Zic4o #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CorporateLeadership

We are pleased to welcome Ghritimanjari Deka to the Gold Standard. Ghritimanjari joins us as Associate, Standard Development & Innovation, where she will bring her expertise and dedication to further our efforts in driving sustainability and innovative standards. Welcome to Gold Standard, Ghritimanjari.

Gold Standard would like to remind you that we have a number of Open Consultations and invites feedback on key methodologies, guidelines, and requirements that drive climate action and sustainable development. Your insights and opinions help us shape and strengthen practical standards. 🌍 Open consultation topics, deadlines, and details: ➡️Appendix to Investment Analysis Tool 27: Default Values for Projects in Turkey Establishing non-binding default cost of equity benchmarks for Turkey to streamline project investment analysis and demonstrate financial additionality. 🗓 Closes: 28 November 2024 ➡️Requirements for Methodology Development Providing a structured framework for creating, assessing, and refining methodologies for carbon crediting under the Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG). 🗓 Closes: 28 November 2024 ➡️ Standard Additionality Demonstration Detailing how project developers can meet financial additionality and ongoing financial need requirements to align with GS4GG’s principles. 🗓 Closes: 28 November 2024 ➡️ Expanding LPG Stove Applicability for Gold Standard Projects Proposing to broaden the scope of eligibility for LPG stove projects to promote clean energy access and reduce emissions in underserved regions. 🗓 Closes: 28 November 2024 ➡️ Remote Audit Requirements for Land-use and Forestry Activities Introducing guidelines for remote auditing in land-use and forestry projects to enhance accessibility and maintain high verification standards. 🗓 Closes: 6 December 2024 ➡️ Risks & Capacities Guidelines for Blue Carbon and Freshwater Wetlands Activities Addressing risks and capacity requirements for the delivery of greenhouse gas and SDG benefits in blue carbon and freshwater wetlands activities. 🗓 Closes: 6 December 2024 ➡️ Risks & Capacities Guidelines for Agriculture and Forestry Activities Evaluating the risks of non-delivery or reversal of greenhouse gas reductions and SDG impacts from agriculture and forestry projects. 🗓 Closes: 6 December 2024 ➡️ GHG Accounting Method for Waste Treatment Technologies Developing improved methods for calculating GHG reductions in waste treatment processes to align with the Global Methane Pledge and tackle methane emissions. 🗓 Closes: 5 December 2024 ➡️ Facilitating a Just Transition Through Early Phase-out of Coal-Fired Power Plants Refining a methodology to ensure the early phase-out of coal-fired power plants supports a just transition for workers, communities, and economies. 🗓 Closes: 5 December 2024 🔗 To Learn more and submit your feedback: https://lnkd.in/ec2_6dqm

Accurate forest biomass measurement is important for credible emission reduction and removal claims. Yet, traditional methods—while reliable—can be expensive. Join Gold Standard and Spatial Informatics Group, LLC (SIG) as we introduce the innovative TREE-ACCURATE protocol: a new approach designed to reduce costs while maintaining accuracy in estimating tree biomass through remote sensing. 🗓️ Date: 10 December 2024 🕒 Time: 15:00–16:00 (GMT) | 16:00–17:00 (CET) This protocol will be piloted starting in 2025 to evaluate its real-world application and accuracy. During the webinar, we will: 🌿 Present the TREE-ACCURATE protocol. 🌳 Share details of the 2-year pilot programme. 🌲 Outline opportunities for participation and the Terms of Reference to be released in 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the future of biomass measurement and its implications for climate action To learn more and sign up for the webinar, click here: https://lnkd.in/eWNin2NU #RemoteSensing #CarbonMarkets #GoldStandard #SustainableForestry

Gold Standard is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), to join our Finance team. This role is pivotal in driving our organisation's financial strategy and operational excellence.   The role of the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (FP&A) is to oversee the budget process, monitor financial performance, and ensure accurate and timely reporting. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager, Finance.    Application deadline: 4 December 2024 Please note that only candidates based in Switzerland or the UK will be considered for this role.    Details of the role and how to apply can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ewXFMJPQ

Coming towards the end of the second week of COP29, all my thoughts go to the valiant group of negotiators working day and night towards – we hope – a robust Article 6.2 outcome, that provides clarity for climate action, impact and finance. The negotiations may be ongoing, but we were encouraged to be engaged in multiple initiatives and events in the first week that demonstrate the progress being made to make Article 6 implementation a reality. With Global Green Growth Institute, we co-hosted an event to mark the launch of GGGI’s Carbon Transaction Facility and to share information on Gold Standard’s policy crediting requirements, enabling carbon finance to go beyond projects and support policy-driven impact. In collaboration with Verra and National Climate Change Secretariat, Singapore, Gold Standard launched interim recommendations on the development of an Article 6.2 Crediting Protocol, to guide governments in their implementation of Article 6 when working through independent standard-setters. It is encouraging to see many of these recommendations reflected in draft Article 6.2 decisions. Meanwhile Margaret Kim, Gold Standard’s CEO, spoke during the launch of a new template Letter of Authorisation, developed by MIGA. Gold Standard has recognised this template under our Article 6 requirements, as a model for use by governments and project developers. This, plus much more, gives hope that while Article 6 implementation will never be straightforward, steps are being made to build the right foundations for trusted and high-quality market-based action. #Article6 #carbonmarkets #carbonfinance

Today, Ashwin Shalaja, Manager, Standards Development and Innovations at Gold Standard, will participate as a panellist at a side event hosted by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) during the Global Soils Conference organised by ISSI (Indian Society of Soil Science) 2024 in New Delhi. The panel discussion, titled “Standards and Guidelines for Carbon Crediting”, is part of the conference’s agenda on advancing “Carbon Credit Methodology for Low-Methane Rice”. Ashwin A S will highlight: • Gold Standard’s focus on stakeholder involvement and SDG impacts in sustainable rice cultivation. • Key features of the GS Rice Methodology, co-developed with IRRI, which supports methane mitigation and sustainable farming. 📍 Event Details: 🗓️ 20th November 2024, New Delhi ⏰ 4.00 – 5.30 PM IST The discussion will cover innovative and practical approaches to reducing methane emissions in rice systems and empowering sustainable agriculture practices. 🔗Click here for more information about the Global Soils Conference https://lnkd.in/egB-TJ9u #GlobalSoilsConference2024 #SustainableAgriculture #CarbonCredits #ClimateAction