GS1247 VPA 25 Improved Kitchen Regimes - Dowa Boreholes Malawi
Registry
Gold Standard
Project ID
GLD3106
Country
Category
Not specified
Methodology
Not specified
Status
Not stated
Credits Issued
106,519 tCO₂e
Credits Retired
81,872 tCO₂e
Data as of
1 June 2026
Credit Passport
How to read itIssuance and retirement by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) | Retired (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,593 | none |
| 2023 | 9,860 | none |
| 2022 | 10,000 | 9,800 |
| 2021 | 6,851 | 3,732 |
| 2020 | 7,200 | 7,200 |
| 2019 | 9,198 | 7,811 |
| 2018 | 9,973 | 9,537 |
| 2017 | 10,000 | 9,948 |
| 2016 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 2015 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 2014 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 2013 | 3,844 | 3,844 |
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Credit Passport in detail
ICVCM quality status
Methodology could not be matched to ICVCM records.
- Programme: Gold Standard, CCP-eligible since April 2024.
The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance. An approved methodology means credits from this project can be eligible; it does not mean every credit carries the label.
Source: ICVCM assessment decisions · Decisions read 19 September 2026
CORSIA screen
A screen against published ICAO criteria, not an eligibility determination.
First phase, 2024 to 2026
- ProgrammePassesGold Standard is approved by ICAO for 2024 to 2026.
- DatesDoes not passCrediting began before 1 January 2016 (Gold Standard records a crediting period from 10 September 2013).
- Host country authorisationCannot be confirmed from available dataAuthorisation is granted per activity. This screen cannot confirm whether this project holds a Letter of Authorization.
Second phase, 2027 to 2029
- ProgrammePassesGold Standard is approved by ICAO for 2027 to 2029.
- DatesDoes not passCrediting began before 1 January 2016 (Gold Standard records a crediting period from 10 September 2013).
Programme-specific exclusions were not assessed. Host country context is under Article 6 below.
Source: ICAO eligibility decisions and registry records · Criteria verified 25 September 2026
Malawi and Article 6
- Bilateral agreements
- 2
- Authority for the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism
- Appointed
- Participation requirements for the Mechanism
- Published
- Cooperative approaches
- 1
- Article 6.2 activities
- 4
- Crediting Mechanism activities approved by the host
- 5
- Crediting Mechanism activities registered
- 1
This is country-level context. It does not show whether this project is authorised.
Source: UN Article 6 tracking · Data as of 4 September 2026
Recorded buyers
Organisations named in registry retirement records. Many retirements name no beneficiary, so this list is partial.
11.1% of retired tonnes name an organisation as beneficiary.
| Organisation | Tonnes retired | Latest year |
|---|---|---|
| Takeda Pharmaceutical Company | 5,378 | 2020 |
| Powershop Australia | 3,732 | 2026 |
Retired credits from this project? See what a company can still say about them under the EU green claims rules.
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Declared SDG contributions
Goals the project declared to its registry. CRBN.credit does not measure these outcomes.
Source: Gold Standard registry · Data as of 17 September 2026
Gold Standard's current record
Gold Standard registry · as of 28 October 2026
Status
Gold Standard Certified Project
Project type
Energy Efficiency - Domestic
Scale
Micro scale
Structure
Part of a programme (VPA)
Developer
CO2balance UK ltd
Crediting period
10 Sep 2013 to 9 Sep 2027
Expected per year
10,000 tCO₂e, as estimated at registration
GS1247 VPA 25 Improved Kitchen Regimes - Dowa Boreholes Malawi is registered with Gold Standard, located in Malawi. As of 1 June 2026, registry records show 106,519 tonnes issued and 81,872 tonnes retired. This reflects registry-reported figures, not an independent quality assessment.
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Questions about this project
How many credits has GS1247 VPA 25 Improved Kitchen Regimes - Dowa Boreholes Malawi issued?
106,519 tonnes of credits have been issued and 81,872 retired, according to registry records as of 1 June 2026.
Which organisations have retired credits from GS1247 VPA 25 Improved Kitchen Regimes - Dowa Boreholes Malawi?
Registry records name 2 organisations, including Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Powershop Australia. Many retirements name no beneficiary.
Registry data as of June 1, 2026