BeZero mandated to assess Article 6.2 credits by the Swiss Government

Global carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon is evaluating Article 6.2 projects under the Paris Agreement on behalf of the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN).

The mandate sees BeZero provide independent, project-level risk assessments for carbon credits authorised under Article 6.2 - the UN mechanism that allows countries to trade emissions reductions to meet their climate targets. The work supports Switzerland’s implementation of Article 6.2 with independent quality analysis.

The mandate covers the assessment of three projects, the first two of which are complete: an e-Bus initiative and a rice cultivation project. This practical application of risk assessment to Article 6.2 credits represents an important step in operationalising the Paris Agreement’s international carbon trading mechanisms.

As governments worldwide prepare to implement Article 6.2, this approach demonstrates how independent risk analysis can be embedded into the procurement and due diligence of carbon projects. Independent risk infrastructure is increasingly recognised as essential for scaling effective carbon markets, enabling governments to channel finance into climate solutions with confidence in their environmental outcomes.

Sebastien Cross, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-founder of BeZero Carbon, said:

"We’re extremely proud to be working with the Government of Switzerland as it applies scientific rigour and transparency to the operationalisation of Article 6.2. Embedding risk infrastructure sets a critical precedent for the development of high-integrity, regulated carbon markets. It supports both accountability and ambition as countries race to meet their climate targets.”

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