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Gold Standard clamps down on double counting of co-benefits, certified SDG contributions

Published 15:29 on May 19, 2026 / Last updated at 15:29 on May 19, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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Gold Standard launched a consultation on Tuesday, introducing a new voluntary reporting pathway for project developers which it said could reduce the risk of double counting co-benefit and certified contributions to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Gold Standard launched a consultation on Tuesday, introducing a new voluntary reporting pathway for project developers which it said could reduce the risk of double counting co-benefit and certified contributions to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


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