Gold Standard

About Gold Standard

Gold Standard is a not-for-profit organization established in 2003 by WWF and other international NGOs to help companies understand their role in creating a net-zero, sustainable future. The organization provides tangible mechanisms for climate action through its 'Gold Standard for the Global Goals' certification, which allows climate and development initiatives to manage, measure, and maximize their impact toward the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. Gold Standard operates across carbon markets, corporate supply chains, and sustainable finance, ensuring high-integrity climate action that delivers real impact for both people and nature. The foundation serves as a best practice standard that certifies projects reducing carbon emissions while delivering sustainable development benefits.