Global carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon is conducting independent risk assessments of carbon credit projects under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement for the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN).
The mandate involves evaluating project-level risks for carbon credits authorised under the UN-backed Article 6.2 mechanism, which enables countries to trade emissions reductions to meet national climate targets. BeZero’s analysis is intended to support Switzerland’s implementation of this international carbon trading framework.
So far, BeZero has assessed two projects: an electric bus initiative and a rice cultivation scheme. A third assessment is underway. The process marks a key step in applying risk evaluation to Article 6.2 credits, contributing to the development of high-integrity, regulated carbon markets.
The initiative demonstrates how independent risk analysis can enhance procurement and due diligence for government-backed carbon projects. Such frameworks are increasingly seen as vital for scaling credible global carbon markets and ensuring environmental integrity.
Sebastien Cross, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-founder of BeZero Carbon, said the collaboration “sets a critical precedent” for the use of scientific rigour and transparency in global climate action.
