- BeZero Carbon will assess project-level risks for carbon credits under the Paris Agreement’s Article 6.2 framework.
- The mandate supports Switzerland’s push for transparency and integrity in its international carbon trading efforts.
- The partnership sets a precedent for other governments integrating independent quality assessment into carbon markets.
BeZero Carbon has been appointed by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) to deliver independent risk assessments for carbon credits authorised under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
The agreement positions BeZero as a key player in the development of international carbon markets by applying third-party analysis to help Switzerland implement its carbon trading strategy with greater transparency and accountability.
Under the mandate, BeZero is evaluating three carbon credit projects, with assessments already completed for an e-Bus initiative and a rice cultivation project. These efforts represent a practical application of Article 6.2, which enables countries to trade emissions reductions to meet national climate goals.
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“This collaboration with the Government of Switzerland reflects a growing recognition that independent risk infrastructure is essential to scaling effective and credible carbon markets,” said Sebastien Cross, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-founder of BeZero Carbon. “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.”
Switzerland’s approach showcases how governments can integrate independent quality assessments into their procurement and due diligence processes, laying the foundation for more trustworthy and robust global carbon trading systems.
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