Gold Standard
Gold Standard, officially known as the Gold Standard Foundation, is a leading organisation headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Established in 2003, it has become a pivotal player in the carbon market, focusing on sustainable development and climate action. The foundation operates globally, with significant influence in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Gold Standard is renowned for its rigorous certification process for carbon offset projects, ensuring they deliver real, measurable benefits to communities and the environment. Its core offerings include the certification of renewable energy projects and climate-friendly initiatives, which are distinguished by their commitment to high standards and transparency. With a strong market position, Gold Standard has certified thousands of projects, contributing to over 100 million tonnes of CO2 reductions. Its dedication to sustainability and innovation has solidified its reputation as a trusted authority in the climate action sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Gold Standard's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Gold Standard's score of 26 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Gold Standard's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Gold Standard reported zero carbon emissions across all scopes, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3, with total emissions amounting to 0 kg CO2e. This data indicates a commitment to maintaining a low carbon footprint, although no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been established or disclosed. Gold Standard's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, reflecting its independent operational status. The organisation has not set any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other formal climate commitments, which places it in a unique position within the industry context of climate action. Overall, Gold Standard's approach demonstrates a focus on sustainability, although further commitments and targets would enhance its climate strategy.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Gold Standard is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
