How does Gold Standard calculate minimum project pricing?

Gold Standard sets a minimum price per project type. We use the  Fairtrade carbon credit pricing model>> as a foundation and adjust upward according to the additional economic value created in sustainable development. This is calculated using data from the Vivid Economics study ‘Valuating the benefits from improved cooking solutions’ and ‘The real value of robust climate action’ report published by Netbalance – adding 2 cents for every $ of shared value created. We set this minimum to ensure the marketplace actively promotes sustainable pricing for projects.  

The table below shows the minimum prices per project type – project developers can choose to sell their credits at this price or above. Please note, an admin fee is applied to these prices to cover the foreign exchange rate fees, service charges and the administration costs to maintain and host this platform – more details located below.