Plastic and Carbon Markets
Plastic waste management and circularity interventions are increasingly being linked to climate
outcomes. By reducing plastic leakage, improving recycling rates, and displacing virgin plastic
production, plastic projects can deliver measurable emission reductions and environmental
benefits. We help project developers and corporates assess whether plastic initiatives can
generate credible climate or plastic credits and how to structure them for recognised
certification frameworks.
Our Challenge
Plastic waste systems in emerging markets remain largely informal and under-financed. Low
collection rates, limited recycling infrastructure, and weak traceability make it difficult to
quantify environmental impact with confidence. While interest in plastic and climate-linked
credits is growing, many projects struggle to establish robust baselines, demonstrate
additionality, or meet verification requirements.
At the same time, scrutiny of plastic-related credits is increasing. Buyers and standards now
demand clear evidence of traceability, leakage prevention, and net environmental benefit.
Without rigorous feasibility assessments and transparent monitoring systems, plastic initiatives
risk over-claiming impact or failing to reach certification, undermining both market credibility
and investor confidence.
How We Help
We help project developers and corporates understand whether plastic initiatives can generate
credible, verifiable credits under emerging plastic and environmental standards. Our
assessments focus on conservative baselines, traceability of waste flows, and realistic impact
quantification, providing clarity on expected credit volumes, costs, and certification pathways.
We also support the translation of complex plastic credit methodologies into practical project
designs. From defining system boundaries and monitoring approaches to aligning with buyer
and standard expectations, we help structure plastic projects that are credible, investable, and
aligned with circular economy principles.
Our Services for Plastic Projects
Plastic Credit Feasibility Assessment
We assess waste streams, collection and recycling systems, baseline scenarios, and potential
environmental benefits to determine suitability for crediting.
Methodology & Crediting Pathway Design
We identify appropriate plastic or environmental crediting frameworks, define baselines and
additionality tests, and map the pathway to certification.
MRV & Traceability Framework Design
We support the design of monitoring systems covering collection, sorting, recycling, and leakage
prevention—aligned with verification requirements.
Plastic Project Pre-Feasibility Assessment
A rapid review of project scope, operational setup, indicative impact, and implementation risks
to support early-stage decision-making.
Types of Plastic Projects We Support
PLASTIC WASTE COLLECTION
Formalised collection systems preventing environmental leakage
PLASTIC WASTE RECYCLING
Mechanical and chemical recycling replacing virgin plastic
PLASTIC LEAKAGE PREVENTION
Interventions reducing mismanaged plastic waste
CIRCULAR PLASTIC SUPPLY CHAINS
Traceable recovery and recycling value chains
EPR-ALIGNED PLASTIC PROGRAMMES
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance projects
