What Is Additionality?

2023-03-14

When we talk about carbon markets, "additionality" is one of those terms that's tough to avoid. But what is additionality? And what does it mean when it comes to agricultural carbon? Join us as Scott Gerlt, chief economist at the American Soybean Association, serves up the answers. Scott breaks down what additionality is, what it looks like on the farm, and why it matters for producers and markets alike. Have a question you want our experts to answer? Drop us a line at in...

When we talk about carbon markets, "additionality" is one of those terms that's tough to avoid. But what is additionality? And what does it mean when it comes to agricultural carbon?

Join us as Scott Gerlt, chief economist at the American Soybean Association, serves up the answers. Scott breaks down what additionality is, what it looks like on the farm, and why it matters for producers and markets alike.

Have a question you want our experts to answer? Drop us a line at info@decode6.org.

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