additionality

British  

/ əˌdɪʃəˈnælɪtɪ /

noun

1. (in Britain) the principle that money raised by the National Lottery should only be spent on projects that would not otherwise be funded by government spending

2. (in the European Union) the principle that the EU contributes to the funding of a project in a member country provided that the member country also contributes

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Example Sentences

The shifting economics on renewable energy mean that many such projects would have happened regardless of an offset purchase — thus failing to meet a crucial requirement known as “additionality.”

From Seattle Times

The suit against Delta, which cites the Bloomberg Green investigation, claims the airline took credit for projects that lack additionality.

From Seattle Times

Pressed on the Belfast High Court recommendation that investigations should be carried out by both governments, not just the British government, the minister said: "The crucial test from my perspective as minister for justice will be what additional support or additionality can we add to that inquiry."

From BBC

For a forest carbon credit to be viable, it must do something for the environment that wouldn’t take place otherwise, a crucial concept known as ‘additionality.’

From Seattle Times

For a credit to be viable, it must offer a benefit to the environment that wouldn’t happen otherwise, a concept known as ‘additionality.’

From Seattle Times