GS-DRINKING-WATER
GS-DRINKING-WATER is a methodology used by 104 projects on Gold Standard. Registry records show 4,381,906 tonnes issued and 21.1% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
104
Countries
28
Credits issued
4,381,906 t
Credits retired
925,447 t
Retired share of issued
21.1%
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
ICVCM status
Methodology under ICVCM assessment.
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-DRINKING-WATER
104 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
GS12483 VPA-1 Water Does Matter in Zambia by Global Empowers
Gold Standard · Zambia · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS12693 VPA-2 Access to Clean Water in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS12964 VPA-1 Clean Water and Beyond in Africa PoA- Uganda
Gold Standard · Uganda · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS12964 VPA-2 Clean Water and Beyond in Africa PoA- Nigeria
Gold Standard · Nigeria · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS13116 VPA-2 Ecolinks Safe Water Project in Rwanda
Gold Standard · Rwanda · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
GS13143 VPA-1 Democratic Republic of the Congo Asili Mazingira Bora Safe Water
Gold Standard · DR Congo · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
GS5658 - VPA 43 Community Safe Water Project in Ethiopia
Gold Standard · Ethiopia · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS5658 - VPA 44 Community Safe Water Project in Ethiopia
Gold Standard · Ethiopia · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS5658 - VPA 45 Community Safe Water Project in Ethiopia
Gold Standard · Ethiopia · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS7591 VPA 47 GIF Gash-Barka Safe Water Project
Gold Standard · Eritrea · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS7591 VPA 48 Safe Water Supply in the Central African Republic
Gold Standard · Central African Republic · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS7591 VPA 49 Safe Water Supply in the Central African Republic
Gold Standard · Central African Republic · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS7591 VPA 50 Safe Water Supply in the Central African Republic
Gold Standard · Central African Republic · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS7591 VPA 62 Innovation: Africa Solar Water Pumping Projects - Uganda
Gold Standard · Uganda · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS7591 VPA 63 Innovation: Africa Solar Water Pumping Projects - Malawi
Gold Standard · Malawi · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS7591 VPA 64 Innovation: Africa Solar Water Pumping Projects - Zambia
Gold Standard · Zambia · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS7591 VPA 65 Innovation: Africa Solar Water Pumping Projects - South Africa
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
GS7591 VPA 67 Innovation: Africa Solar Water Pumping Projects - Cameroon
Gold Standard · Cameroon · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Global Household Water Treatment Technology dissemination project
Gold Standard · India · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Improved Cookstove and Safe Drinking Water Project in Africa and Asia
Gold Standard · Cambodia · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Improved Cookstove and Safe Drinking Water Project in Africa and Asia-VPA1 Uganda
Gold Standard · Uganda · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Jibu Rwanda Carbon Credit Program
Gold Standard · Rwanda · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
LifeStraw Give Back Program
Gold Standard · Kenya · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Make Wells Live
Gold Standard · Kenya · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Millennium Water Alliance and Virridy Clean Drinking Water Supply Program in Kenya
Gold Standard · Kenya · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Questions about GS-DRINKING-WATER
How many projects use GS-DRINKING-WATER?
104 projects, in 28 countries, as of 1 June 2026.
Is GS-DRINKING-WATER approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology under ICVCM assessment.
How much of the credits issued under GS-DRINKING-WATER have been retired?
21.1%, or 925,447 of 4,381,906 tonnes.