VPA 2 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh
Registry
Gold Standard
Project ID
GLD3482
Country
Category
Energy Efficiency
Methodology
Status
Not stated
Credits Issued
49,999 tCO₂e
Credits Retired
33,749 tCO₂e
Data as of
1 June 2026
Credit Passport
How to read itIssuance and retirement by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) | Retired (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,320 | none |
| 2019 | 8,068 | none |
| 2018 | 8,332 | 1,526 |
| 2017 | 8,609 | 8,609 |
| 2016 | 8,738 | 8,711 |
| 2015 | 10,037 | 10,008 |
| 2014 | 4,895 | 4,895 |
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Credit Passport in detail
ICVCM quality status
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved.
- Programme: Gold Standard, CCP-eligible since April 2024.
- GS The Gold Standard Simplified Methodology For Clean And Efficient Cookstoves - 1.0-3.0: does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
- GS The Gold Standard Simplified Methodology For Clean And Efficient Cookstoves - 4.0: under assessment
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 5 May 2014).
- 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 5 May 2014).
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
Bangladesh and Article 6
- Bilateral agreements
- 1
- 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
- 11
- Crediting Mechanism activities registered
- 7
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
No organisation named as beneficiary in registry records.
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
Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation
Crediting period
5 May 2014 to 4 May 2024
Expected per year
9,886 tCO₂e, as estimated at registration
VPA 2 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh is registered with Gold Standard under the gs-simplified-cookstoves protocol, located in Bangladesh. As of 1 June 2026, registry records show 49,999 tonnes issued and 33,749 tonnes retired. This reflects registry-reported figures, not an independent quality assessment.
Related
Similar projects
- VPA 1 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh 52,090 t issued
- VPA 4 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh 48,417 t issued
- VPA 5 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh 48,287 t issued
- VPA 6 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh 45,764 t issued
- VPA 29 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh 44,840 t issued
Same methodology and country, largest issuance first.
Questions about this project
How many credits has VPA 2 - GHG Emission Reduction through use of Bondhu Chula (Improved Cook Stoves) in Bangladesh issued?
49,999 tonnes of credits have been issued and 33,749 retired, according to registry records as of 1 June 2026.
What is the ICVCM status of this project's methodology?
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved. The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance.
Registry data as of June 1, 2026