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50.3B
Shared value created (USD)
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+3500
Projects
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106
Countries
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321M
Tonnes CO2eq reduced/removed
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PILOT
Impact Portfolio Requirements
New impact requirements have been developed by Gold Standard to support funds in measuring, managing and maximising the sustainable development impact of its investments. Applications are now being accepted from fund managers interested in taking part in the pilot of the requirements.
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Opinion
Why the Phase-out of Fossil Fuels Must be Linked with Renewable Energy Replacements
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Opinion
Africa can Harness the Global Carbon Markets to Advance Climate and Development Goals
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Recent Publications
Guide
Funding Beyond Value Chain Mitigation
Backed by WWF, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Carbon Market Watch, and other leading NGOs, the approach complements value chain emission reductions through funding high-impact climate action that accelerates progress to a climate secure and sustainable world.
Recent Publications
Report
Implementing Article 6 - An Overview of Preparations in Selected Countries
The report reflects the broad international interest in adopting new legal frameworks, procedures and infrastructure for Article 6, and that action is being taken in many places
Recent Publications
Report
Fairly Contributing to Global Net Zero
Enables reporting on emissions reductions toward performance targets, in line with common accounting frameworks like the GHG Protocol.