ProjectSustainabilityStandardV2.1-2020GlobalCarbonCouncilProjectSustainabilityStandard2of27GlobalCarbonCouncilProjectSustainabilityStandard3of27Contents1INTRODUCTION52BACKGROUNDOFTHESUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENTGOALS63INTEGRATINGSUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENTGOALSINTOPROJECTDEVELOPMENT74UNSDGCERTIFICATIONLABELS75DESIGNOFGCCPROJECT-LEVELSDGTARGETSANDINDICATORS86PERFORMANCETOWARDACHIEVINGDEFINEDPROJECT-LEVELSDGTARGETS97THIRD-PARTYVERIFICATIONOFGCCPROJECT-LEVELSDGTARGETSANDINDICATORS10APPENDIX1:MATRIXFORDEMONSTRATIONOFCONTRIBUTIONOFPROJECTTOSUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT11APPENDIX2:NON-BINDINGBESTPRACTICEEXAMPLESFORAPPLYINGUNSDGSINGCCPROJECTDEVELOPMENT20GlobalCarbonCouncilProjectSustainabilityStandard4of27ACRONYMSACCsApprovedCarbonCreditsE+EnvironmentalNo-net-harmLabelGCCGlobalCarbonCouncilGHGGreenhouseGasGORDGulfOrganisationforResearchandDevelopmentMENAMiddleEast&NorthAfricaPSFProjectSubmissionFormS+SocialNo-net-harmLabelSDGUnitedNationsSustainableDevelopmentGoalsUNUnitedNationsJCMJointCreditingMechanismCORSIACarbonOffsettingandReductionSchemeforInternationalAviationGlobalCarbonCouncilProjectSustainabilityStandard5of271Introduction1.TheGlobalCarbonCouncil(GCC)istheMiddleEast&NorthAfrica(MENA)region’sfirstvoluntarycarbon-offsettingprogramandaninitiativeofGulfOrganizationforResearchandDevelopment(GORD).GCCaimstocontributetoavisionofsustainableandlow-carboneconomyintheworld,includingthatoftheregion,helptocatalyzeclimateactionsontheground,ensurethatprojectconstructionandoperationscausenonetharmtotheenvironmentandsociety,andcontributetotheUnitedNationsSustainableDevelopmentGoalsasperhost-countrypriorities.Theentiregovernancestructure,systemanddocumentationframeworktoachievetheseobjectivesarecollectivelycalledtheGCCProgram.12.Figure1belowpresentkeylabels/certificationsprovidedbyGCC,inrecognitionoftheGHGreductionsandenhancedcontributiontoachievingsustainabledevelopmentresultingfromprojects.Thecarboncredits(ApprovedCarbonCreditsorACCs)issuedbytheGCCtoprojectsrepresentthelabelgivenbyGCCProgramtotheproject.Figure1:Certifications/LabelsofGlobalCarbonCouncil(GCC)3.ThisProjectSustainabilityStandardprovidesrequirementsfordemonstratingthesustainabilityofProjectActivitiesbasedoncontributionsmadetowardsachievingUnitedNationsSustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs).ThisstandarddescribeshowtointegrateSDGsintoGCCProjectActivitydevelopment,therebycatalyzingclimateactionandcontributingtotheglobalobjectiveofmeetingtheSustainableDevelopmentGoals.ProjectOwnersmaychoosetovoluntarilyapplythisstandardtodemonstratethelevelofcontributionoftheirprojecttoachievingSDGsand,accordingly,indicatetheirchoiceintheProjectSubmissionForm(PSF),which1GCCProgram:https://www.globalcarboncouncil.com/global-carbon-council.htmlGlobalCarbonCouncilProjectSustainabilityStandard6of27shallbeverifiedex-postbyapprovedGCCVerifiers.However,onceaProjectOwnerchoosestoapplythisstandardforthedevelopment,assessmentandverificationofaProjectActivity,theprovisionsinthisstandardbecomemandatory.4.Thisstandardhasbeendevelopedbasedontherequirementsofsection6oftheProgramManual,whichistheoverarchingprogramdocumentthatprovideslinkstovariousGCCdocumentscontainingtherulesandrequirementsgoverningtheGCCProgram.25.TheGCCProgramManual,section6,requirestheapplicationoftheProjectSustainabilityStandard(thisdocument)tocompletesectionFofthePSF,forProjectActivityTypesA1,A2andB1(asdefinedin‘GCCProjectStandard’,section4),andincaseswhereProjectOwnersvoluntarilychoosetheoptionofdemonstratingthecontributionoftheProjectActivitytoachievingtheUnitedNationsSustainabilityDevelopmentGoals(SDGs).6.ThetermsusedinthisdocumenthavebeendefinedintheProgramDefinitionsdocumentandshallbereferredtowhenapplyingtheProjectSustainabilityStandard(thisdocument).37.TherequirementsstipulatedinProgramManual,ProjectStandardandVerificationStandardshallalsobeapplicabletoProjectOwnersandtoGCCVerifierstoensureconformancewhenapplyingthisstandard.2BackgroundoftheSustainableDevelopmentGoals8.The2030AgendaforSustainableDevelopmentagreedattheUnitedNationsHeadquartersinNewYorkfrom25-27September2015isintendedtotransformtheworldtobeabetterplacetolive.9.Theglobalindicatorframeworkwasadoptedon6July2017andiscontainedinaresolutionadoptedbytheUnitedNationsGeneralAssembly.4Thisframeworkcontains17SustainableDevelopmentGoals,169targets,and232indicators.AtleastoneindicatorhasbeendefinedforeachUN-levelSDGandtarget.10.ManynationalgovernmentshaveestablishedSDGimplementationstructuresandaretakingstepstointegrateSDGsintotheirnationalplanning.Forexample,Qatarhasdeclared6SDGgoalsoutof17asitspriorityfortheirsustainabledevelopment.511.Theprivatesector,includingmanycorporations,isalsocontributingtothisobjectiveintheirownway,ashasbeenreportedundertheUNGlobalCompact.62GCCdocumentsavailableonwebsite:www.globalcarboncouncil.com/resource-centre.html3WhileusinganyGCCdocument,theterms/definitions/acronymsandthenamesoftheregulatorydocumentsreferredhavetheirfirstletterincapitals(e.g.,‘ProjectStandard’).4UnitedNationsGeneralAssemblyResolution:https://undocs.org/A/RES/71/3135TheStateofQatar:SecondVoluntaryNationalReview,July2018:https://www.mdps.gov.qa/en/knowledge/Doc/QNV/Report%20of%20the%20National%20Voluntary%20review%202018.pdf6https://www.unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/our-work/sustainable-developmentGlobalCarbonCouncilProjectSustainabilityStandard7of27Japan’sJointCreditingMechanism(JCM)hasdemonstratedhowGHGmitigationprojectscancontributetoachievingSDGs.73IntegratingSustainableDevelopmentGoalsintoprojectdevelopment12.TheGCCframeworkhasbeendesignedtocontributetotheglobaleffortofsustainabledevelopmentthrougheffectiveintegrationofSDGsinthedevelopmentofGCCProjectActivities.13.SDGtargetsandindicatorshavebeendevelopedwithacountry-widefocusandmanycountrieshaveprioritizedspecificSDGs.Therefore,ProjectOwnersareencouragedtovoluntarilychoosetocontributetotheSDGsprioritizedintheirrespectivecountries.WhenselectingSDGstowhichtheywillcontribute,theyshallimplementtheassociatedtargetsandindicatorsinthecontextoftheirprojectscope.ThiswillenableGCCProjectActivitiestocontributetobothglobalandnationalSDGs,whileworkingattheprojectlevel.IfforjustifiedreasonsProjectOwnerswishtocontributetoSDGsotherthanthoseprioritizedintheircountry,theymaydoso.4UNSDGCertificationLabels14.AllGCCProjectActivitiesshalldemonstrateaclear,directcontributiontosustainabledevelopment,definedasmakingdemonstrable,positiveimpactson,ataminimum,SDG13–ClimateAction(implementedhereinasEmissionsReductionsorRemovalsand/orAdaptationtoclimatechange).15.EachoftheSDGstargetedinaGCCProjectActivityshallincludeatleastoneUN-leveltargetandcorrespondingindicators,wherepossible,bymodifyingandcustomizingthetarget(s)andindicatorsappropriatelytotheprojectscope,afterconsideringnationallydeclaredpriorities.16.DependingonthenumberofSDGstargeted,UNSDGCertificationlevelscanbeachievedbyGCCProjectActivitiesasindicatedinFigure2andTable1below:7https://www.iges.or.jp/en/pub/joint-crediting-mechanism-jcm-contributions-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs/enFigure2:UNSDGCertificationFrameworkGlobalCarbonCouncilProjectSustainabilityStandard8of27Table1:SDGCertificationLevel5DesignofGCCproject-levelSDGtargetsandindicators17.GCCProjectOwnersshallcompletesectionFoftheProjectSubmissionForm(PSF)priortoProjectVerification.ThissectionofthePSFrequiresinformationtobeprovided,asindicatedinAppendix-1,Table2,todefineproject-levelSDGtargetsandindicatorsfortheProjectActivity.18.ThematrixinAppendix1,Table2providesaframeworkfor:mappingforeachofthe17SDGsUN-andproject-leveltargetsandindicators;demonstratingtheadditionalityofactions;definingkeyparameterstobemonitoredfordemonstratingGCCProjectActivitycontributionstoSDGs;andreportingofProjectVerificationconclusionsbyaGCCVerifier.Ifmultipletargets/indicatorsareselectedbyaProjectOwnerforaselectedSDG,rowscanbeaddedtothetable.19.GCCProjectOwners,whencompletingsectionFofthePSF,shalldescribeanddemonstratethat:(a)EachoftheUN-levelSDGsincludedintheGCCProjectActivityincludesatleastoneUN-leveltargetandcorrespondingindicator(s),wherepossible,bysuitablymodifyingandcustomizingittotheprojectscope,afterconsideringnationallydeclaredpriorities;(b)Thechosenproject-levelSDGtargetsandindicatorsdescribed:(i)arebeingcommittedtointentionallyandvoluntarily;(ii)willbepositivelyanddirectlyaffectedbytheGCCProjectActivity;and(iii)thoseimpactswillbeadditionaltowhatwouldhaveoccurredintheabsenceoftheGCCProjectActivity.8ForthetargetsandindicatorsforachievingUNSDGssee:https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/Global%20Indicator%20Framework%20after%202020%20review_Eng.pdfNumberofUN-levelSDGstargetedForeachtargetedUNSDG,hastheProjectActivitypositivelyaffectedleastoneUN-leveltargetandcorrespondingindicator(s)?8SDGCertificationLabels2outof17YesBronze3outof17YesSilver4outof17YesGold5outof17YesPlatinumMorethan5YesDiamondGlobalCarbonCouncilProjectSustainabilityStandard9of27(c)ThePSFcontainstheGCCProjectActivity’stargetedcertificationlabels(Bronze,Silver,Gold,Platinum,orDiamond),indicatingvoluntarycommitmentstocontributingtoachievingSDGs.20.ProjectOwnersshallsubmitallinformationlistedinsectionFofthePSF.PleaserefertotheAppendix-2providedattheendofthisdocument,whichprovidesnon-bindingbestpracticeexamplesfordevelopingandcompletingsectionFofthePSF.Thefollowingsix-stepprocedureshallbefollowedwhencompletingtheform:(a)Step1:ProjectOwnersshalldevelopalistofSDGstobetargetedbytheProjectActivity.InclusionofSDG13(climateaction)ismandatoryasaGHGreductionprojectactivitynaturallyhaspositiveclimateactionimpact.AtleastoneSDGbeyondSDG13shouldbeselectedfortheinclusioninthelist.TheProjectOwnermayprioritizeSDGsforthenationinpreparingthelist.(b)Step2:ProjectOwnersshalldevelopashortlistofrelevantproject-levelSDGtargetsandindicatorsfortheSDGsidentifiedinStep-1above,considering:theUNSDGtargetsandindicators9andtargetsandindicatorsfortherelevantnationallyprioritizedSDGs.Thislistmaybecustomizedwithproperjustification.ThislistshallincludeatleastonetargetandcorrespondingindicatorforeachSDGtargetedasperStep1above.AnexampleofSDGsimplementationattheprojectlevelisgiveninAppendix2.(c)Step3:IdentifythepositiveeffectoftheProjectActivityontheimplementationoftheselectedSDGs.Alltheselectedproject-levelSDGtargetsandindicatorsshallbeusedtodemonstratethepositiveeffectsthattheProjectActivityhasonachievingtheselectedSDGs.(d)Step4:Forthemostrelevantproject-levelSDGtargetsandindicatorsidentifiedinStep2above,provideajustificationthatdescribeshowtheGCCProjectActivityisexpectedtocontributetoachievingthechosenUN-levelSDG(s).(e)Step5:Includethemonitoringapproachandparameterstobemonitoredforeachselectedproject-levelSDGtargetandindicatordefinedinthePSF(sectionF).6Performancetowardachievingdefinedproject-levelSDGtargets21.ProjectOwnersshallreporttheirProjectActivity’scontributionstoachievingtheSDGtargetsandindicatorscommittedtointheregisteredPSF.ThisshallbereportedintheMonitoringReportasperTable3,Appendix1,priortothestartofeachEmissionReductionVerification.9UN-levelSustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs),Targets,andIndicators:https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/indicators-list/GlobalCarbonCouncilProjectSustainabilityStandard10of2722.TheMatrixinTable3,Appendix1shallbeused:tomaptargetsandindicatorsfortheselectedUN-andproject-levelSDGs,asdefinedinTable2,Appendix1;todemonstratethecontributionsofGCCProjectActivitiestoachievingSDGs,and;forGCCVerifierstoreporttheirconclusionsregardingtheProjectActivityfortheentiremonitoringperiod.7Third-partyVerificationofGCCproject-levelSDGtargetsandindicators23.DuringProjectVerification,theapprovedGCCVerifiershallalsoverifythedefinedproject-levelSDGtargetsandindicatorsreportedinthePSF.24.GCCProjectVerifiersshallprovide,asapartofGCCProjectVerificationReports,awrittenassurancestatementthat:(a)EachoftheUN-levelSDGsincludedintheGCCProjectActivityincludeatleastoneUN-leveltargetandcorrespondingindicator,suitablymodifiedandcustomizedtotheprojectscope,andconsideringnationallydeclaredpriorities;(b)Theproject-levelSDGtargetsandindicatorsdefinedinthePSFare:(i)committedtointentionallyandvoluntarily;(ii)positivelyanddirectlyaffectedbytheGCCProjectActivity;and(iii)additionaltowhatwouldhaveoccurredintheabsenceoftheGCCProjectActivity.(c)TheGCCProjectActivityisexpectedtocontributetothetargetedSDGsfortheselectedcertificationlabel(Bronze,Silver,Gold,Platinum,orDiamond),ascommittedtovoluntarilyinthePSF.25.DuringEmissionReductionVerificationforeachmonitoringperiod,theapprovedGCCVerifiershallalsoverifythecontributionoftheProjectActivitytoachievingtheUNSDGscommittedtointhePSFandreportedonintheMonitoringReport.26.TheGCCEmissionReductionVerifiershallprovide,asapartoftheGCCEmissionReductionVerificationReport,awrittenassurancestatementthat:(a)Theachievementofproject-levelSDGtarget(s)andindicator(s)definedinthePSFanddescribedintheMonitoringReportisattributabletodirectpositiveeffectsoftheGCCProjectActivity;and(b)theGCCProjectActivityhasactuallyachievedtheproject-leveltarget(s)committedtointhePSFand,thereby,contributedtoachievingtheUNSustainableDevelopmentGoalstargetedfortheselectedcertificationlabel(Bronze,Silver,Gold,Platinum,orDiamond)asdefinedintheregisteredPSFandreportedonintheMonitoringReport.ProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil11of27Appendix1:MatrixforDemonstrationofContributionofProjecttoSustainableDevelopmentTable2:PSFMatrixdefiningtheProject-levelSDGs,targetsandindicatorsandprovidingtheProjectVerifier’sconclusionUN-levelSDGsUN-levelTargetDeclaredCountry-levelSDGDefiningProject-levelSDGsGCCProjectVerifier’sConclusion(tobeincludedinProjectVerificationReportonly)Project-levelSDGsProject-levelTargets/ActionsProject-levelIndicatorsContributionofProject-levelActionstoSDGTargetsMonitoringVerificationProcessAreGoal/TargetsLikelytobeAchieved?DescribeUNSDGtargetsandindicatorsSee:https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/indicators-list/DescribetheUN-leveltarget(s)andcorrespondingindicatorno(s)HasthehostcountrydeclaredtheSDGtobeanationalpriority?IndicateYesorNoDefineproject-levelSDGsbysuitablymodifyingandcustomizingUN/Country-levelSDGstotheprojectscope.Forguidancesee:IntegratingtheSDGsintoCorporateReporting-APracticalGuide:https://www.unglobalcompact.org/docs/publications/Practical_Guide_SDG_Reporting.pdfDefineproject-leveltargets/actions,bysuitablymodifyingandcustomizingUN/Country-leveltargetstotheprojectscope.DefinethetargetdatebywhichtheProjectActivityisexpectedtoachievetheproject-levelSDGtarget(s).RefertothepreviouscolumnforguidanceDefineproject-levelindicatorsbysuitablymodifyingandcustomizingUN/Country-levelindicatorstotheprojectscopeorcreatinganewindicator(s).RefertothepreviouscolumnforguidanceDescribeandjustifyhowactionstakenundertheProjectActivityarelikelytoresultinadirectpositiveeffectthatcontributestoachievingthedefinedproject-levelSDGtargetsandisadditionaltowhatwouldhaveoccurredintheabsenceoftheProjectActivityDescribethemonitoringapproachandthemonitoringparameterstobeappliedforeachproject-levelSDGtargetandIndicatorDescribehowtheGCCVerifierhasverifiedtheclaimsthattheProjectActivityislikelytoachievetheidentifiedproject-levelSDGtargetsDescribewhethertheproject-levelSDGtarget(s)islikelytobeachievedbythetargetdate(YesorNo)ProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil12of27Case-studyfromCoca-Colaandotherorganizationstodeveloporganization-wideSDGs(page114):https://pub.iges.or.jp/pub/realising-transformative-potential-sdgsGoal1:EndpovertyinallitsformseverywhereGoal2:Endhunger,achievefoodsecurityandimprovednutritionandpromotesustainableagricultureGoal3.Ensurehealthylivesandpromotewell-beingforallatallagesGoal4.EnsureinclusiveandequitablequalityeducationandpromotelifelonglearningopportunitiesforallGoal5.AchievegenderequalityandempowerallwomenandgirlsProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil13of27Goal6.EnsureavailabilityandsustainablemanagementofwaterandsanitationforallGoal7.Ensureaccesstoaffordable,reliable,sustainableandmodernenergyforallGoal8.Promotesustained,inclusiveandsustainableeconomicgrowth,fullandproductiveemploymentanddecentworkforallGoal9.Buildresilientinfrastructure,promoteinclusiveandsustainableindustrializationandfosterinnovationGoal10.ReduceinequalitywithinandamongcountriesGoal11.Makecitiesandhumansettlementsinclusive,safe,resilientandsustainableGoal12.EnsuresustainableProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil14of27consumptionandproductionpatternsGoal13.TakeurgentactiontocombatclimatechangeanditsimpactsGoal14.Conserveandsustainablyusetheoceans,seasandmarineresourcesforsustainabledevelopmentGoal15.Protect,restoreandpromotesustainableuseofterrestrialecosystems,sustainablymanageforests,combatdesertification,andhaltandreverselanddegradationandhaltbiodiversitylossGoal16.Promotepeacefulandinclusivesocietiesforsustainabledevelopment,provideaccesstojusticeforallandbuildeffective,accountableandinclusiveinstitutionsatalllevelsGoal17.StrengthenthemeansofProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil15of27implementationandrevitalizetheglobalpartnershipforsustainabledevelopmentSUMMARYTargetedLikelytobeAchievedTotalNumberofSDGsCertificationlabel(Bronze,Silver,Gold,Platinum,orDiamond)fortheACCsasdefinedinthePSFProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil16of27Table3:MonitoringReportmatrixdescribingtheperformanceoftheProjectActivitytowardachievingproject-levelSDGtargetsandindicatorsandERVerifier’sconclusionUN-levelSDGasdefinedintheregisteredPSFUN-levelTargetSDGsprioritizedbytheHostCountryProject-levelSDGsasdefinedintheregisteredPSFGCCERVerifier’sConclusion(tobeincludedinEmissionReductionVerificationReportsonly)Project-levelSDGsProject-levelTargets/ActionsProject-levelIndicatorsContributionofProject-levelActionstoSDGTargetsMonitoringVerificationProcessAreGoal/TargetsAchieved?DescribeUNSDGtargetsandindicatorsasdefinedintheregisteredPSFDescribetheUN-leveltarget(s)andcorrespondingindicatorno(s)asdefinedintheregisteredPSFHasthehostcountrydeclaredthattheSDGisanationalpriority?(YesorNo)Describetheproject-levelSDGsdefinedintheregisteredPSFfortheProjectActivityDefineproject-leveltargets/actionsandtargetdatesforachievingthemforeachproject-levelSDGdefinedintheregisteredPSFDescribetheproject-levelindicatorsforeachproject-leveltargetdefinedintheregisteredPSFDescribeandjustifyhowtheProjectActivityhashadadirectpositiveeffectthatcontributedtoachievingtheproject-levelSDGtargetsandindicatorsdefinedintheregisteredPSFandhowthosecontributionsareadditionaltowhatwouldhaveoccurredintheabsenceoftheProjectActivityDescribethemonitoringapproachandthemonitoringparametersappliedforeachproject-levelSDGtargetandindicator,asdefinedintheregisteredPSFDescribehowtheGCCVerifierhasverifiedclaimsthattheProjectActivityhasachievedtheproject-levelSDGtarget(s)definedinthePSFDescribewhethertheproject-levelSDGtarget(s)definedinthePSFwereachievedbythetargetdate.(YesorNo)Goal1:EndpovertyinallitsformseverywhereGoal2:Endhunger,achievefoodsecurityandimprovednutritionandpromotesustainableagricultureProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil17of27Goal3.Ensurehealthylivesandpromotewell-beingforallatallagesGoal4.EnsureinclusiveandequitablequalityeducationandpromotelifelonglearningopportunitiesforallGoal5.AchievegenderequalityandempowerallwomenandgirlsGoal6.EnsureavailabilityandsustainablemanagementofwaterandsanitationforallGoal7.Ensureaccesstoaffordable,reliable,sustainableandmodernenergyforallGoal8.Promotesustained,inclusiveandsustainableeconomicgrowth,fullandproductiveemploymentanddecentworkforallGoal9.Buildresilientinfrastructure,promoteinclusiveandsustainableindustrializationandfosterinnovationGoal10.ReduceinequalitywithinandamongcountriesProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil18of27Goal11.Makecitiesandhumansettlementsinclusive,safe,resilientandsustainableGoal12.EnsuresustainableconsumptionandproductionpatternsGoal13.TakeurgentactiontocombatclimatechangeanditsimpactsGoal14.Conserveandsustainablyusetheoceans,seasandmarineresourcesforsustainabledevelopmentGoal15.Protect,restoreandpromotesustainableuseofterrestrialecosystems,sustainablymanageforests,combatdesertification,andhaltandreverselanddegradationandhaltbiodiversitylossGoal16.Promotepeacefulandinclusivesocietiesforsustainabledevelopment,provideaccesstojusticeforallandbuildeffective,accountableandinclusiveinstitutionsatalllevelsGoal17.StrengthenthemeansofimplementationandrevitalizetheglobalProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil19of27partnershipforsustainabledevelopmentSUMMARYTargetedAchievedTotalNumberofSDGsCertificationlabel(Bronze,Silver,Gold,Platinum,orDiamond)fortheACCsduringthemonitoringperiodfromDD/MM/YYYYtoDD/MM/YYYYProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil20of27Appendix2:Non-bindingbestpracticeexamplesforapplyingUNSDGsinGCCprojectdevelopment1.TheProgramManual(section6)requiresProjectOwnerswhovoluntarilychoosetodemonstratethecontributionsoftheirProjectActivitytoachievingtheUnitedNationsSustainabilityDevelopmentGoalsandtoapplytheProjectSustainabilityStandardandtocompletesectionFofthePSF.2.Theobjectiveofthisappendixistoprovidestakeholders,includingProjectOwnersandGCCVerifiers,withanon-bindingbest-practiceexamplethatappliesUNSDGsinGCCProjectActivitydevelopment,aspertheguidanceforcompletingsectionFofthePSF.3.Todemonstratethis,anexampleofadummyprojectisprovidedbelowthatillustrateshowtodevelopandcompletesectionFofthePSF(availableontheGCCwebsite).Example:4.ConsideraProjectActivityproposedbyCountry-A’snationalpowerauthority(theProjectOwner)thatplanstodevelop,constructthefirstgreenfieldutility-scale500MWphotovoltaic(PV)powerplantinacountryandtocommissionitbythefirstquarterof2021,tosupplyelectricitytothenationalgrid.TheproposedProjectActivityisexpectedtoavoidatotalof500,000tonnesofCO2eemissionsperyear,onaverage.Thebaselinepowerproductionavoidedhasbeendeterminedtobefromnatural-gasfiredcombined-cyclepowerplants.TheProjectActivitytobesubmittedforapprovaloftheGlobalCarbonCouncilisexpectedtosupplyCORSIA-compliantACCsascarbonoffsetstoaninternationalairline.TheProjectOwnerisrequiredtoprepareandcompletesectionFofthePSF.5.Takingintoaccounttheinformationprovidedabove,SectionFofPSFcouldbedraftedasfollows:(a)InSeptember2015,governments,businessesandcivilsociety,undertheumbrellaofUnitedNations,agreedto17commonGoalsthatglobalcommunityneedsandwantstoachieveby2030.TheseUNSustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs)aimtoaddressglobalandregionalsocial,economic,andenvironmentalissues.Outofthe17UNSDGs,thehostcountryfortheProjectActivityhasprioritized6(SDGs6,7,11,12,15,17).Thenationalpowerauthorityhasalsoprioritized6SDGs(3,4,6,7,13,14)thatitsorganizationaimstocontributetoachieving.ThenationalpowerauthorityaimstointegratetheseSDGsintoitsprojects,takingintoaccountnationaldevelopmentchallengesandsuccesses.(b)ThenationalpowerauthorityhasappliedtheGCCProgram’sProjectSustainabilityStandardtovoluntarilydemonstratethecontributionoftheproposedProjectActivitytoachievingUN-andnational-levelSDGsbyidentifyingproject-levelSDGtargets,andindicatorstodemonstratetheirachievement.TheProjectOwnerfortheproposedProjectActivityhascommittedtocontributingtoachievingsixUN-andnational-levelSDGs(goals3,4,6,7,13and14),asindicatedbelow:(c)TheTable4belowprovidesademonstrationofhowtocompletesectionFoftheProjectSubmissionForm.ProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil21of27Table4:IdentifiedSDGsfortheProjectActivityUNSDGsCountry-A’sSDGpriorityPowerAuthority’sSDGpriorityContributionofproject-levelSDGGoal3:Ensurehealthylivesandpromotewell-beingforallatallages▪Avoidsairpollution(SOxandNOx)andpreventsacidrainbyavoidingcombustionofnaturalgas▪Avoidswaterpollutionbyavoidingtheboilerfeedwaterusedforsteamgenerationincombinedcyclepowerplantsandcoolingtowers,avoidsproductionofReverseOsmosis(RO)reject.▪Avoidsnoisepollutionfromgasturbines.▪Avoidsemployeeexposuretopollutantsandthereforepromoteshealthandsafety.Goal4:EnsureinclusiveandequitablequalityeducationandpromotelifelonglearningopportunitiesforallProvidesgreenjobsandlifelonglearningopportunitiesfortheemployeesofthesolarPVplant.Goal6:EnsureavailabilityandsustainablemanagementofwaterandsanitationforallYesSaveswater,ascoolingtowersandboilerfeedwaterarenotrequiredGoal7:Ensureaccesstoaffordable,reliable,sustainableandmodernenergyforallYesYesThisproposedsolarPVprojectwillreplacefossil-fuel(NG)intensiveelectricityproductionwithcleanrenewableelectricityandincreasetheshareofrenewablesinthenationallyinstalledpowercapacitybyX%in2021comparedto2018.Goal13:TakeurgentactiontocombatclimatechangeanditsimpactYesTheproposedProjectActivitywillavoidemitting500,000tCO2eannuallyovertheproject’stechnicallifetime,whichisestimatedtobe25years.Goal14:Conserveandsustainablyusetheoceans,seasandmarineresourcesforsustainabledevelopmentAvoidsreleasingcoolingtowereffluentstowaterbodies(thesea),therebyavoidingdamagetomarineecosystems.ProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil22of27Table5:PSFMatrixdefiningtheProject-levelSDGs,targetsandindicatorsUN-levelSDGsUN-levelTargetDeclaredCountry-levelSDGDefiningProject-levelSDGsProjectOwner’sConclusionProject-levelSDGsProject-levelTargets/ActionsProject-levelIndicatorsContributionofProject-levelActionstoSDGTargetsMonitoringExplanationofConclusionAreGoal/TargetsLikelytobeAchieved?DescribeUNSDGtargetsandindicatorsSee:https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/indicators/indicators-list/DescribetheUN-leveltarget(s)andcorrespondingindicatorno(s)HasthehostcountrydeclaredSDGtobeanationalpriority?IndicateYesorNoDefineproject-levelSDGsbysuitablymodifyingandcustomizingUN/Country-levelSDGstotheprojectscope.Forguidancesee:IntegratingtheSDGsintoCorporateReporting-APracticalGuide:https://www.unglobalcompact.org/docs/publications/Practical_Guide_SDG_Reporting.pdfCase-studyfromCoca-Colaandotherorganizationstodeveloporganization-wideSDGs(page114):https://pub.iges.or.jp/pub/realising-transformative-potential-sdgsDefineproject-leveltargets/actions,bysuitablymodifyingandcustomizingUN/CountryLeveltargetstotheprojectscope.DefinethetargetdatebywhichtheProjectActivityisexpectedtoachievetheproject-levelSDGtarget(s).RefertothepreviouscolumnforguidanceDefineproject-levelindicatorsbysuitablymodifyingandcustomizingUN/Country-levelindicatorstotheprojectscopeorcreatinganewindicator(s).RefertothepreviouscolumnforguidanceDescribeandjustifyhowactionstakenundertheProjectActivityarelikelytoresultinadirectpositiveeffectthatcontributestoachievingthedefinedproject-levelSDGtargetsandisadditionaltowhatwouldhaveoccurredintheabsenceoftheProjectActivityDescribethemonitoringapproachandthemonitoringparameterstobeappliedforeachproject-levelSDGtargetandIndicatorDescribehowtheProjectOwnerhasconcludedthattheProjectActivityislikelytoachievetheidentifiedproject-levelSDGtargetsDescribewhethertheproject-levelSDGtarget(s)islikelytobeachievedbythetargetdate(YesorNo)Goal3.Ensurehealthylivesandpromotewell-beingforallatallages3.9/3.9.1,3.9.2Yes▪Avoidsairpollution(SOxandNOx),thermalpollutionandpreventsacidrainbyavoidingcombustionofnaturalgas▪AvoidswaterpollutionbyavoidingtheboilerfeedReduceairpollution,waterpollutionandthermaldischargesbydisplacinganequivalent•MajorityofstaffworkingundertheProjectActivitytoindicateTheProjectActivityreducesairpollution,thermaldischargeandreduces•InterviewthestaffworkingintheProjectActivity.•MonitorambientairTheProjectActivitywillbecommissionedinMarch2021.AprojectplanYesProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil23of27waterusedforsteamgenerationincombinedcyclepowerplantsandcoolingtowers,avoidsproductionofROreject▪Avoidingnoisepollutionfromgasturbines▪AvoidsemployeeexposuretopollutantsandthereforepromoteshealthandsafetyamountofnaturalgasfiredpowerproductionbyQ12021satisfaction.•Ambientair.qualityprobabilityofacidrainbydisplacingnaturalgasandsupportstoprotectthelocalenvironmentandpromotethehealthandsafetyofemployees.qualityparametersisavailablewithalloftheinvestmentdecisionsinplace.Goal4:Ensureinclusiveandequitablequalityeducationandpromotelifelonglearningopportunitiesforall4.4-▪ProvidesgreenjobsandlifelonglearningopportunitiesfortheemployeesofthesolarPVplant.Provideaminimum##no.ofgreenjobsinthesolarPVplantoverthelifetimeoftheProjectActivity,andprovidecontinuouslearningopportunitiesforPVplantemployeesMinimum##peopletoberecruitedincludingalllevels.Minimum#oftrainingsateachleveltobeimpartedperyear(in-houseorexternal)TheorganizationalandnationalcapacitytoconstructandoperatesolarPVplantswillbeenhancedbytheProjectActivity,andemployeeswillbetrainedinordertoachievecontinuousimprovementinprojectperformance.No.ofpeoplerecruitedeveryyearandno.oftrainingsimpartedandtheireffectivenesstested.Organisationalstructure,HRplanandrecruitmentplaninplace.Thetrainingcalendarisbeingpreparedfortheemployeesateveryleveloftheorganization.YesGoal6:Ensureavailabilityandsustainablemanagementofwaterandsanitationforall6.4/6.4.1-▪Saveswater,ascoolingtowersandboilerfeedwaterarenotrequiredEnsurethatwaterisconservedcomparedtoNG-basedcombinedcycleplantsoftheequivalentMinimumXm3ofwaterconservedannually.Inthehostcountry,waterisapreciouscommodityandthereisanationallevelMinimumXm3ofwaterconservedannually.TheProjectActivitywillbecommissionedinMarch2021.AprojectplanYesProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil24of27capacity,whichisthebaselinepracticeinthecountry.water-conservationprogram.ThisProjectActivityclearlycontributestothenationalprogram.isavailablewithalloftheinvestmentdecisionsinplace.Goal7.Ensureaccesstoaffordable,reliable,sustainableandmodernenergyforall7.2/7.2.1YesIncreasetheshareofrenewablesinthetotalinstalledpowercapacityconnectedtothenationalelectricitygrid.Commissiona500MWsolarPVpowerplantbyQ12021.Enhancetheshareofinstalledelectricity-generationcapacityfromrenewableenergysourcesbyX%in2021comparisonto2018.Theconstructionof500MWsolarPVplantwilldisplacethefossil-fuel(NG)basedelectricityproductionandincreasetheshareofelectricityfromcleanenergyresourcesinthenationalpowersystem.Calculatetheshareofinstalledcapacityfromrenewableenergyincomparisonto2018.TheProjectActivitywillbecommissionedinMarch2021.Aprojectplanisavailablewithalloftheinvestmentdecisionsinplace.YesGoal13.Takeurgentactiontocombatclimatechangeanditsimpact13.2/13.2.1NoTheproposedProjectActivitywillavoidemitting500,000tCO2eannuallyovertheproject’stechnicallifetime.Commissiona500MWsolarPVpowerplantbyQ12021.Reducegreenhousegas(GHG)emissionsby500,000tCO2eeveryyear.TheProjectActivityislikelytohaveadirectpositiveeffectonachievingthisSDGasthisProjectActivityisthefirstofitskindCalculateavoidedGHGemissionseveryyear.TheProjectActivitywillbecommissionedinMarch2021.AprojectplanisavailablewithalloftheYesProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil25of27inthehostcountry.investmentdecisionsinplace.Goal14:Conserveandsustainablyusetheoceans,seasandmarineresourcesforsustainabledevelopment14.1NoTheproposedProjectActivitywillavoidreleasingcoolingtowereffluentstowaterbodies(thesea),therebyavoidingdamagetomarineecosystems.Commissiona500MWsolarPVpowerplantbyQ12021.DemonstratethatnoalkalinesourceofwaterisdischargedfromthesolarPVplanttowaterbodies.TheconstructionoftheProjectActivityislikelytomakeadirectpositiveeffectonprotectingtheseasandmarineresourcesofthehostcountry.EnsureeveryyearthatnowaterisdischargedbythesolarPVplanttowaterbodies.TheProjectActivitywillbeconstructedinMarch2021.Aprojectplanisavailablewithalloftheinvestmentdecisionsinplace.YesSUMMARYTargetedRemarksTotalNumberofSDGsSix(3,4,6,7,13and14)Certificationlabelstargeted(Bronze,Silver,Gold,Platinum,orDiamond)fortheACCsDiamondProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil26of27VersionDateCommentV2.131/12/2020▪ThenameofGCCProgram’semissionunitshasbeenchangedfrom“ApprovedCarbonReductions”orACRsto“ApprovedCarbonCredits”orACCs.V2.009/08/2020▪RevisedversionreleasedonapprovalbySteeringCommitteeasperGCCProgramProcess;▪Revisedversioncontainsfollowingchanges:oChangeofnamefromGlobalCarbonTrust(GCT)toGlobalCarbonCouncil(GCC);oConsideredandaddressedcommentsraisedbySteeringCommittee:➢duringphysicalmeeting(SCM01,dated29Oct2019,DohaQatar);and➢electronicconsultationsEC01-Round01(15.09.2019–25.09.2019),EC01-Round02(27.03.2020–27.06.2020).oFeedbackfromTechnicalAdvisoryBoard(TAB)ofICAOonGCCsubmissionforapprovalunderCORSIA10;V1.025/06/2019▪InitialversionreleasedforapprovalbytheGCCSteeringCommittee.▪Thisversioncontainsdetailsandinstructionsontheinformationtobeprovided,consequenttolatestdevelopmentsworld-wide(e.g.,CORSIAEUC).10SeeICAOrecommendationforconditionalapprovalofGCCathttps://www.icao.int/environmental-protection/CORSIA/Documents/TAB/Excerpt_TAB_Report_Jan_2020_final.pdfDOCUMENTHISTORYProjectSustainabilityStandardGlobalCarbonCouncil27of27