Regulation & Governance

Always independent, ESMA ready

Governance at BeZero

Regulation ready

Aligned to EU ESG Ratings Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/3005).

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Always independent

We don't sell dMRV, design or consulting services to the projects we rate.

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Engaging developers

Proactive engagement with and notification to developers throughout the ratings process.

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Rating transparency

All methodologies, sector frameworks and headline ratings have always been publicly available.

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EU Regulatory Disclosures

Rating Product Disclosures

  • Ratings objectives (I, II, III, IV)

  • Considering E/S/G factors (I, II, III, IV)

  • Weighting E/S/G factors (I, II, III, IV)

  • Topics included in E/S/G factors (I, II, III, IV)

  • Ratings values (I, II, III, IV)

  • Considering international agreements (including the Paris Agreement) (I, II, III, IV)

General Methodological Disclosures

Limitations in data sources, methodologies and information

  • Limitations in data sources and methodologies (I, II, III, IV)

  • Limitations on information available to BeZero (I, II, III, IV)

Organisational Disclosures

Methodology Key

I - Ex Ante Rating methodology
II - Ex Post Rating methodology
III - Beyond Carbon Benefits Assessment methodology
IV- Beyond Carbon Risk Assessment methodology

Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers

BeZero is pleased to have signed up to the ESG Ratings Code of Conduct from the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and the International Regulatory Strategy Group (IRSG). This action further reinforces our position as a strong advocate for robust disclosure practices and increased transparency to ensure development of and evolution of high-functioning carbon market.

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Independent carbon ratings

Independent carbon ratings and rating agencies matter because they allow anyone to assess the quality of any type of carbon project, at any stage, in any carbon market. They are essential to scaling climate action. Read about the seven key pillars at BeZero that guarantee independent, conflict-free ratings.

How we stay 100% independent
Video thumbnail for 'BeZero's 7 pillars of independent ratings' video with a headshot of BeZero's President, Mani Gangadharan Venketachalam