GS-ALT-COAL
GS-ALT-COAL is a methodology used by 13 projects on Gold Standard. Registry records show 199,262 tonnes issued and 100% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
13
Countries
1
Credits issued
199,262 t
Credits retired
199,243 t
Retired share of issued
100%
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
ICVCM status
Methodology could not be matched to ICVCM records.
The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance. An approved methodology means credits from projects using it can be eligible; it does not mean every credit carries the label.
CORSIA programme relevance
Whether the programmes this methodology is used on are approved by ICAO. Programme level only; unit eligibility depends on dates, authorisation and each programme's exclusions.
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Projects using GS-ALT-COAL
13 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Highveld Air Quality - EMM north project
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
41.1K
issued tCO₂e
Highveld Air Quality - Wesselton project
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
30.1K
issued tCO₂e
Highveld Air Quality - Seme project
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
27.2K
issued tCO₂e
Highveld Air Quality - EMM central project
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
25.1K
issued tCO₂e
Highveld Air Quality - Highveld Central Project
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
16.4K
issued tCO₂e
Highveld Air Quality - eMbalenhle Project
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
13.8K
issued tCO₂e
Highveld Air Quality - Emfuleni project
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
11.6K
issued tCO₂e
Highveld Air Quality - Phumula project
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
8.4K
issued tCO₂e
Highveld Air Quality - NFS project
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
8.4K
issued tCO₂e
Maluti Air Quality Project - West
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
6.4K
issued tCO₂e
Highveld Air Quality - Sakhile project
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
5.5K
issued tCO₂e
Highveld Air Quality - EMM south project
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
4.0K
issued tCO₂e
Highveld Air Quality - Standerton project
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
1.1K
issued tCO₂e
Questions about GS-ALT-COAL
How many projects use GS-ALT-COAL?
13 projects, in 1 country, as of 1 June 2026.
Is GS-ALT-COAL approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology could not be matched to ICVCM records.
How much of the credits issued under GS-ALT-COAL have been retired?
100%, or 199,243 of 199,262 tonnes.