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.
Water Does Matter
Gold Standard · Zambia · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Water and Climate - Multi-country PoA
Gold Standard · India · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Water for Life: Empowering Communities with Safe Water in Togo VPA1
Gold Standard · Togo · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Wells of Hope : improving Hygiene and empowering Women in Mozambique
Gold Standard · Mozambique · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
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.