Certifications
All projects currently supported and funded through Common Grove are actively seeking verification, compliance, and certification through the respected and leading global entities listed below. These actions ensure your contributions to the grove meet the highest standards of authenticity and quality.
ISO 14001:2004
International Standards Organization (ISO) requirements for environmental management systems, confirms its global relevance for organizations wishing to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner. International Standards covering environmental management are intended to provide organizations with the elements of an effective environmental management system (EMS) that can be integrated with other management requirements and help organizations achieve environmental and economic goals. Download the ISO program requirements for more information.
Kyoto Protocol
The Kyoto Protocol, an international and legally binding agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, entered into force on 16 February 2005. The Kyoto Protocol compliance mechanism is designed to strengthen the Protocol’s environmental integrity, support the carbon market’s credibility and ensure transparency of accounting by Parties. Its objective is to facilitate, promote and enforce compliance with the commitments under the Protocol. It is among the most comprehensive and rigorous systems of compliance for a multilateral environmental agreement. Download compliance methodology for more information.
Gold Standard
The world’s only independent standard for the voluntary carbon market. The Gold Standard is a non-profit foundation under Swiss Law and funded by public and private donors. Download the Gold Standard brochure for more information.