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Gold Standard, officially known as the Gold Standard Foundation, is a leading entity in the realm of sustainability and climate action, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Established in 2003, the organisation has made significant strides in promoting high-quality carbon offset projects and sustainable development initiatives across various regions.
Operating primarily within the "Other services (93)" industry, Gold Standard focuses on certifying projects that deliver measurable environmental and social benefits. Their unique approach combines rigorous standards with a commitment to transparency, ensuring that each project contributes positively to local communities and the global climate.
With a strong market position, Gold Standard has become synonymous with credibility in carbon markets, having certified thousands of projects worldwide. Their dedication to fostering sustainable practices continues to set them apart as a trusted leader in the field.
27
DitchCarbon score
+3 vs industry average
Gold Standard’s score of 27 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Other Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.200
20182025
The Other Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for Gold Standard yet.
Gold Standard's reported carbon emissions
Gold Standard, headquartered in Switzerland and operating in "Other services (93)", has not publicly disclosed its carbon emissions data for 2021, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
However, Gold Standard has documented climate commitments. The organisation aims to develop a plan to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2.
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Gold Standard’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Not active
Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Gold Standard14 days ago
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