The carbon ratings agency
Why carbon ratings
Investing in carbon projects is essential to tackling climate change. Independent, risk-based, project level carbon ratings are essential to that investment.
Why BeZero
Carbon risk toolkit
Ratings and risk analytics for any stage of a project’s life cycle.
Always transparent
Our methodology, sub-sector frameworks and headline ratings are always public.
No conflicts
No trading or developing.
No buyer-seller referrals.
No MRV consulting.
No privileged rating access.
Why BeZero Carbon Ratings
If a claim can’t be evidenced, it shouldn’t be rated.
Every rating is based on verified project documents, extensive developer engagement, and independent analysis.
Global ratings with local expertise.
Every rating is enriched by unique databases and partnerships, from space agencies to global research institutions.
We don’t stop at satellites and trees.
Every rating is powered by sector specific models that assess additionality, carbon accounting and non-permanence risks.
Over-reliance on models can lead to false precision.
Every rating is interrogated by our world class team of scientists and analysts.
We practise the transparency we preach.
Every rating and sub-sector framework is open to public scrutiny.
When information materially changes, you’re first to know.
Every rating is continuously monitored and up to date.
Market firsts
Carbon explored
Read about the latest insights, analysis and trends in the voluntary carbon market.
Explore Insights
The essential pillars of a carbon rating
Outlining the dynamic nature of carbon projects and how the BeZero Carbon Rating ensures market participants stay up to date
BeZero and CUSIP join forces to create identifiers for carbon credits
CUSIP Global Services and BeZero Carbon create unique identifiers for carbon credits to improve transparency and efficiency in the VCM