This document provides a simple, plain-language guide to when circular economy activities can be considered automatically additional—meaning they genuinely require carbon finance to move forward.

It sets clear percentage thresholds for different material types and outlines the key guardrails (legal surplus, evidence/MRV, and ex-post issuance) so you can quickly determine whether a project qualifies without navigating dense technical language.

Use it if you’re a project developer, recycler, refurbisher, producer responsibility organisation, or a buyer seeking to claim certificates through operations or procurement.