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Gold Standard Labels First Credits as Eligible for CORSIA Compliance

Stuart Mitchell

Gold Standard has for the first time labelled carbon credits as eligible to be used under Phase One of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), marking a step forward in the functioning of CORSIA and other compliance frameworks worldwide. In a related development Gold Standard has also announced the approval of a new insurance policy under provider, Artio, for use by project developers seeking eligibility for Gold Standard Verified Reductions under Phase One of CORSIA. The credits were issued to a clean cooking programme in Malawi,…

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Gold Standard and Global Green Growth Institute sign landmark Memorandum of Understanding

Stuart Mitchell

Gold Standard and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance collaboration on high-integrity carbon markets and strengthen global efforts to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. Under the MoU, Gold Standard and GGGI will work together to enhance the integrity and effectiveness of global carbon markets by enabling credible carbon transactions through joint certification tools and methodologies, shaping international market architecture by promoting robust frameworks and digital infrastructure across sectors, and building national capacity through technical assistance and knowledge sharing to…

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FareShare celebrates the companies achieving the ‘gold standard’ in fighting food waste with new recognition scheme

Stuart Mitchell

FareShare, the UK’s largest food redistribution charity, is launching a new scheme to recognise food businesses in the supply chain which consistently divert their edible surplus food to charities and community groups. “We value each and every one of our food partners, but the Leading Food Partner badge recognises businesses who have achieved the gold standard when it comes to fighting food waste within their operations – those who are consistently getting surplus food to good causes,and taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint.”Lindsay Boswell, CEO at FareShare Over 100…

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