Gs Simplified Cookstoves
Gs Simplified Cookstoves is a methodology used by 261 projects on Gold Standard. Registry records show 3,399,656 tonnes issued and 61.7% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
261
Countries
18
Credits issued
3,399,656 t
Credits retired
2,098,141 t
Retired share of issued
61.7%
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
ICVCM status
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved.
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
Where it is used
- Bangladesh 97 projects
- Nepal 59 projects
- Burkina Faso 31 projects
- India 23 projects
- Myanmar 17 projects
- Guatemala 9 projects
- Ethiopia 5 projects
- Benin 5 projects
- Brazil 3 projects
- Kenya 3 projects
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Projects using Gs Simplified Cookstoves
261 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
VPA 69 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
17.0K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 64 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
17.0K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 65 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
17.0K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 67 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
17.0K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 66 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
17.0K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 25 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
16.8K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 70 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
16.8K
issued tCO₂e
Fair Climate Programme for Sustainable Household Energy (PoA) - Fair Climate Programme: Bachat project - Odisha India (VPA 1)
Gold Standard · India · Energy Efficiency
16.3K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 75 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
16.3K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 71 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
16.3K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 72 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
16.3K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 73 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
16.3K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 74 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
16.3K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 76 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
16.3K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 77 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
16.3K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 78 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
15.8K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 82 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
15.4K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 83 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
15.4K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 84 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
15.4K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 79 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
15.4K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 80 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
15.4K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 81 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
15.4K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 85 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
14.8K
issued tCO₂e
GS1729 Myanmar Stoves Campaign - Stoves for Myanmar - VPA No. 003
Gold Standard · Myanmar · Energy Efficiency
14.8K
issued tCO₂e
VPA 88 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Energy Efficiency
14.6K
issued tCO₂e
Questions about Gs Simplified Cookstoves
How many projects use Gs Simplified Cookstoves?
261 projects, in 18 countries, as of 1 June 2026.
Is Gs Simplified Cookstoves approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved.
How much of the credits issued under Gs Simplified Cookstoves have been retired?
61.7%, or 2,098,141 of 3,399,656 tonnes.