And we've developed some of the most robust reporting and monitoring systems that ensure carbon credits
represent real, measurable and additional
emissions reductions,» said Simon Henry, program director at the International Carbon
Reduction and Offset Alliance (ICROA), which funded the research for this article.
«Carbon offsets involve fundamental tradeoffs and may not be a reliable long - term approach to climate change mitigation,» the report said, adding: «It is not possible to ensure that every credit
represents a
real, measurable and long - term
reduction in
emissions.»