Additionality
The requirement that a claimed environmental benefit would not have occurred without the incentive or intervention provided by a project, policy or finance.
Key Matters and Considerations in ESG
Additionality is a core quality test for carbon credits and impact claims and requires a credible baseline and evidence that the activity is not already legally required or business-as-usual.
About GreenCo
GreenCo is a professional ESG advisory firm accredited with ISO 9001 in the Provision of ESG/Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability and Climate Disclosures and GHG Accounting Advisory Services. Established in 2016, we were born to tackle ESG and climate risk management challenges. GreenCo has a professional team consists of talents with multiple backgrounds with
- PhD
- Practitioner Member of the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
- CFA (the CFA Institute) and Certificate in ESG Investing
- EFFAS Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA)
- GRI Certified Sustainability Professional
- Certified Public Accountant (for assurance in accordance with ISAE 3000)
- Member of Global Association of Risk Professionals
- Master’s degree in envirnomental science
GreenCo has solid track record in ESG advisory for over 60 listed companies in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore and Korea, covering all industries under the Hang Seng Industry Classification System.
