HQ Function

Serves as the central operational hub for standard development, governance, stakeholder engagement, and global program coordination.

Notable Features:

Located in a modern office building (International Environment House II), facilitating collaboration with numerous international organizations based in Geneva.

Work Culture:

A mission-driven, collaborative environment focused on scientific rigor, transparency, and impactful contributions to climate action and sustainable development. Emphasis on expertise and global cooperation.

HQ Significance:

The Geneva headquarters positions Gold Standard at the heart of international climate policy and sustainable development discourse, enabling effective collaboration.

Values Reflected in HQ: Integrity, rigor, transparency, and impact are core values reflected in its operations and its role as a standard-setter.

Location:

Gold Standard operates globally, with certified projects and activities in over 80 countries. Its standards are applied worldwide by project developers, corporations, and governments. The organization supports its global reach through its Geneva headquarters, a distributed international team, and a network of accredited auditors (Validation/Verification Bodies - VVBs).

Street Address:

Chemin de Balexert 7-9

City:

Geneva

State/Province:

Geneva

Country:

Switzerland