BeZero Carbon has unveiled its Pre-rating Scorecard, an interactive tool designed to enable developers, investors, and buyers to evaluate the potential climate impact of carbon projects that have yet to receive a formal rating. The tool offers a swift, data-driven assessment aligned with BeZero’s established public ratings methodologies.
The Pre-rating Scorecard guides users through sector-specific questions concerning a project’s technical and operational parameters. Based on responses, it calculates indicators for key risk factors—additionality, carbon accounting, and permanence—and assigns a preliminary score ranging from ‘aaa’ (highest potential impact) to ‘d’ (lowest), accompanied by a defined confidence level. This process can be completed in approximately 20 minutes, depending on the user’s familiarity with the project.
Designed for use at any stage of a project’s lifecycle, the tool allows for dynamic sensitivity analysis, enabling users to observe how modifications in project design influence risk scores in real time. This feature aids in early-stage project design, post-issuance due diligence, and reduces uncertainty ahead of comprehensive rating assessments.
While the Pre-rating Scorecard provides indicative scores, it is not a substitute for a full BeZero Carbon Rating, which involves a more extensive, independent evaluation by BeZero’s analysts. The company emphasizes that the tool is non-advisory and maintains strict separation from its formal rating processes to preserve analytical independence.
BeZero Carbon has rated over 600 projects to date and continues to expand its coverage across various sectors and markets. The introduction of the Pre-rating Scorecard aims to enhance transparency and accessibility in the voluntary carbon market, facilitating more informed decision-making among stakeholders.
