Carbon credits are bought and sold in two main types of markets:<\/p>\n
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- Voluntary carbon markets<\/a>:<\/b> where companies or individuals buy credits to offset their emissions and show climate responsibility.<\/li>\n
- Compliance carbon markets<\/a>: <\/b>where governments require companies to meet certain emission targets and may allow them to use credits to meet those goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As more companies make climate pledges, the demand for high-quality carbon credits is growing. However, to trust that credits are effective, people need to understand how much impact a credit really has. That\u2019s where ratings come in.<\/p>\n
BeZero Carbon\u2019s Role: Measuring Credit Credibility<\/b><\/p>\n
BeZero Carbon<\/a> is a global company based in London. The company specializes in rating carbon credits to show how likely a project is to reduce or remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.<\/p>\n
Their rating system uses a scale from AAA (the highest quality) to D (the lowest quality). A higher rating means the carbon credit is more likely to deliver its promised environmental benefit.<\/p>\n
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Source: BeZero Carbon<\/p>\nTo assign these ratings, BeZero considers many factors:<\/p>\n
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- Additionality<\/b>: Would the carbon savings still happen if the project didn\u2019t exist?<\/li>\n
- Permanence<\/b>: Will the CO\u2082 stay out of the atmosphere for a long time?<\/li>\n
- Leakage<\/b>: Does the project cause emissions to go up in another location?<\/li>\n
- Verification<\/b>: Is there enough evidence and monitoring to prove the carbon savings?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
BeZero uses science, data, and expert analysis to make these assessments. Their goal is to bring more trust and clarity to the carbon market.<\/p>\n
What Does Xpansiv Do? The Digital Backbone of Carbon Trading<\/b><\/p>\n
Xpansiv is a U.S.-based company that provides digital infrastructure for environmental markets. This includes systems for trading carbon credits and managing data. Xpansiv runs the CBL (Carbon Blockchain Listing), which is the world\u2019s largest spot exchange for carbon credits. It allows buyers and sellers to trade carbon credits directly, with real-time data.<\/p>\n
Xpansiv also operates Xpansiv Connect<\/a>, a portfolio management tool used by investors and project developers to manage their carbon credit holdings.<\/p>\n
The company also supports other exchanges. One is the IATA Aviation Carbon Exchange<\/a>, which helps airlines manage emissions. Another is the JSE Ventures Carbon Market in South Africa.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s New in This Expanded Partnership?<\/b><\/p>\n
BeZero and Xpansiv have been working together for nearly three years. In the past, BeZero\u2019s carbon credit ratings were already available in Xpansiv\u2019s daily pricing reports and historical data sets. This helped market participants understand how prices related to quality.<\/p>\n
Now, their partnership has grown to include more features, including:<\/p>\n
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- Live Ratings on CBL<\/b>. BeZero\u2019s headline ratings will now appear directly on the CBL exchange<\/a>. This allows traders to view credit quality in real time before buying or selling.<\/li>\n
- Integration with Xpansiv Connect.<\/b> Portfolio managers can now see BeZero ratings in their dashboards and use them to manage risk.<\/li>\n
- Expanded Reach.<\/b> BeZero ratings will also appear on partner exchanges like JSE Ventures and the Aviation Carbon Exchange.<\/li>\n
- Third-Party Access.<\/b> Other exchanges using Xpansiv\u2019s trading technology can offer BeZero\u2019s ratings as an add-on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Soon, Xpansiv\u2019s pricing and market data<\/a> will join BeZero\u2019s Carbon Markets platform. This addition will give users better tools to assess projects.<\/p>\n
Boosting Buyers\u2019 Confidence, Avoiding Bad Investments<\/b><\/p>\n
As the world tries to cut carbon emissions, carbon markets are playing a bigger role. According to a report by Ecosystem Marketplace, over $2 billion<\/strong> worth of credits were traded in the voluntary market in 2023 alone. However, concerns about quality and transparency have caused hesitation among buyers.<\/p>\n
The chart below shows a drop in market activity since 2021, when criticism of the system began. Both the number of carbon credits used (retired) and those created (issued) have declined.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nRatings systems like BeZero\u2019s aim to fix this problem by giving buyers confidence in what they are purchasing. Sharing these ratings on platforms like Xpansiv lets more people join climate action. It also helps them steer clear of bad investments.<\/p>\n
Carbon credits can play a positive role in slowing down climate change\u2014but only if they actually deliver on their promises. That\u2019s why this kind of partnership matters.<\/p>\n
- Integration with Xpansiv Connect.<\/b> Portfolio managers can now see BeZero ratings in their dashboards and use them to manage risk.<\/li>\n
- Permanence<\/b>: Will the CO\u2082 stay out of the atmosphere for a long time?<\/li>\n
- Compliance carbon markets<\/a>: <\/b>where governments require companies to meet certain emission targets and may allow them to use credits to meet those goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n