Support and Clarification Requests

Support and Clarification Requests

Does Gold Standard offer consultancy for projects?

Gold Standard cannot offer consultancy or advice on specific projects. Project developers are required to ensure that their project meets the eligibility and requirements set out in our project documentation and relevant methodologies. Guidance and tools have been created to further support project developers with the project certification process. 

In terms of specific requests, we can provide clarity with regards to our standard documents and its requirements, however, Gold Standard is unable to provide comment or advice on a specific situation or project activity.

Any project issues will be identified as part of the certification process either by the independent auditors (VVBs) or by the certification reviewer. 

Does Gold Standard offer training for project developers?

Gold Standard publishes webinars and guidelines to help project developers and other stakeholders navigate the certification process. You can find more information in this link: https://globalgoals.goldstandard.org/training-support-webinars/

If you have feedback on available resources, please contact us.  

How can I receive the latest updates on Gold Standard's requirements?

To receive the latest information on updates to Gold Standard for the Global Goals documentation or processes please sign up to our technical newsletter. 

All recent updates to GS4GG documentation are listed in the document updates section of the GS4GG home page

How do I request a formal clarification of a requirement or methodology from Gold Standard? 

To request a formal clarification on a Gold Standard rule or requirement please complete the clarification request form and email the completed form to us at help@goldstandard.org