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

Analytical approach

Expert analysts powered by curated datasets and proprietary models.

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Carbon risk toolkit

Ratings and risk analytics for any stage of a project’s life cycle.

Always transparent

Our methodologies, sub-sector frameworks and headline ratings are always public.

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No conflicts

No trading or developing.

No buyer-seller referrals.

No MRV consulting.

No privileged rating access.

How we stay 100% independent

Curated datasets. Our ratings are built on global, near real-time satellite monitoring.

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 local 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

First ex ante rating

Explore this industry first

Learn about the market’s first ex ante rating, assessing an Improved Forest Management project in South East Asia.

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First public ratings

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The first ratings agency to make all its headline letter ratings and rating summaries publicly available.

First DACCS rating

Discover the first-ever AAA rating

Learn about the market's first public rating for a DACCS project, BeZero's first 'AAA' rating.

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First self-serve Scorecard tool

See how scorecard works

Generate risk assessments for projects at any stage in their life cycle with Scorecard.

First Biochar rating

Explore our first biochar rating

Learn about the market’s first rating for a biochar project and what it means for engineered carbon removal ratings.

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First portfolio risk tool

Learn about risk-adjusted portfolios

Build and compare carbon credit portfolios and make risk adjusted claims with our portfolio tool.

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