To prevent double counting, it is crucial to ensure that a project is not financed with carbon credits from two different standards. Additionally, carbon credit buyers must comply with local regulations when making claims.
It's important to note that financing a project with carbon credits does not negate its low-carbon qualities. For example, a solar panel project funded by carbon credits still produces low-carbon electricity, while wood from a reforestation project funded by carbon credits remains a low-carbon material if used in construction.
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