BeZero Carbon

BeZero Carbon

Provides independent, project-level carbon ratings

Overview

BeZero Carbon provides independent, risk-based ratings and risk tools for carbon projects to help investors assess and compare environmental investments. The company’s offering includes project-level carbon ratings and analytical tools that enable organizations to evaluate risks and make informed climate decisions. Unlike providers that offer generic or sales-focused carbon credits, BeZero emphasizes independent assessment and risk transparency to support smarter investment in environmental markets. The goal is to scale investment in environmental markets that deliver a sustainable future.

About BeZero Carbon

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Why BeZero Carbon is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Social Impact

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$104.4M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 Cedar acquisition adds AI automation of sustainability workflows and carbon accounting, boosting operational efficiency.
  • 2026 Japan entry with Tokyo Green Finance support brings independent ratings into compliance-driven market, aligning with Asia demand.
  • Operating BeZero Carbon K.K. in Tokyo leverages Hitachi Ventures, Japan Airlines, and Translink Innovation Fund investments for APAC growth.

What critics are saying

  • Xpansiv live pricing integration may compress BeZero defensibility as standalone data provider, enabling bypass of premium scorecards.
  • Tokyo Green Finance Subsidy may favor local firms like Mitsubishi or South Pole Japan, sidelining BeZero despite current backing.
  • Pre-Rating Scorecard overhang of low-quality unrated projects could trigger regulatory backlash and 30–50% voluntary credit demand drop.

What makes BeZero Carbon unique

  • In 2026, BeZero launched self-serve Pre-rating Scorecard for unrated project risk screening, including first biochar scorecard.
  • BeZero integrated Xpansiv market pricing data into its platform, enabling smarter climate investment decisions via enhanced transparency.
  • In 2025, BeZero secured $32M Series C to expand rating coverage to Article 6, CORSIA, and voluntary sector.

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Funding

Total Funding

$104.4M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$50M
$40M
Figma
$50M
Medium
$62M
SeatGeek
$100M
Oura

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

5%
Carbon Herald
Jun 5th, 2025
BeZero Carbon Launches Pre-Rating Scorecard For Unrated Project Assessment

Global carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon has today announced the launch of the Pre-rating Scorecard, an interactive tool that puts its established ratings methodologies directly in the hands of users to assess the risk of unrated carbon projects.

Carbon Herald
Apr 16th, 2025
BeZero And Xpansiv Broaden Integration To Support Smarter Climate Investments

It also sets the stage for future collaboration, including plans to integrate Xpansiv's market pricing data into BeZero's own platform, BeZero Carbon Markets.

Tech.eu
Jan 17th, 2025
BeZero Carbon raises $32M Series C to expand global carbon ratings services

BeZero Carbon is a global ratings agency for the voluntary carbon market, providing independent assessments of carbon credits' efficacy in achieving CO2 avoidance or removal.

Tech.eu
Jan 16th, 2025
BeZero Carbon raises $32M Series C to expand global carbon ratings services

BeZero Carbon raises $32M Series C to expand global carbon ratings services.

ESG Post
Jan 16th, 2025
BeZero Carbon raises $32m to transform global carbon market ratings

BeZero Carbon, a global carbon ratings agency, has secured $32 million in a Series C funding round to enhance transparency and trust in carbon markets through independent ratings.

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