3. Additionality Study
The Heart of Your Carbon Project
Does your carbon credit project really make a difference?
The Additionality Study is the definitive proof that demonstrates that your initiative generates real, verifiable emission reductions that would not have existed without the financial incentives of the credits.
Without additional services, there are no valid credits.
What is Additionality?
It is the principle that ensures that your project:
It’s not “ business as usual”
Emissions reductions would not occur without the sale of credits.
Prevent greenwashing
Ensure that each credit represents a genuine climate benefit.
It is financially dependent
Credit income is essential to its viability.
Types of Additionality
Financial
The project is not viable solely on its main revenue sources ( e.g. , energy or product sales). Credit makes it profitable.
Barriers
There are technological, institutional, or human resource obstacles that credits help overcome.
Common practice
The technology or method used is not common in the region or industry, so it requires incentives for implementation.
Why is it essential?
Certification requirement
All international certifying agencies (Verra, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo, Biocarbon) require additionality to be demonstrated.
Commercial value
Buyers and investors only trust projects that guarantee real impact.
Market integrity
Prevents the sale of empty credits and strengthens the credibility of the ecosystem.
Study results
Technical dossier
Documentation with solid evidence to validate additionality before certifying agencies and auditors.
Robust argumentation
Clear justification based on financial data, barrier analysis, or common practice studies.
Guaranteed Certification
Compliance with international criteria to advance in the registration process.
💡 Important: This is a cost-plus study that covers several key aspects using up-to-date analytical tools. It provides a concrete result regarding the additional cost of your project within a 4-week period.
A positive additionality ensures good project development and real interest from international buyers.
Ready to get started?
If you want more information about our service and its associated costs, download our presentation brochure here.