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Gold Standard

Gold Standard

A leading certification body for climate and development projects.

Onye Dike
Added by Onye Dike on January 6th, 2026

Summary

Gold Standard is a non-profit organization that provides certification for projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development. Established in 2003, it aims to ensure that climate and development projects deliver real benefits to communities and the environment. The organization sets rigorous standards for carbon offset projects and promotes transparency and accountability in the carbon market.

Details

Company name
Gold Standard
Headquarters
Geneva, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Date of establishment
2003-01