Carbon market glossary
Glossary term
Co-benefits
Additional environmental and social benefits beyond carbon removal, such as biodiversity conservation, water quality improvement, or local economic development.
Why co-benefits matters for carbon credit buyers
Co-benefits are often what make a carbon project worth talking about: jobs created, biodiversity protected, health improved, or soils restored. Many buyers select projects whose co-benefits align with their sustainability goals and the UN SDGs, and credits with strong, verified co-benefits frequently command premium prices.
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