“I first had the idea to start BeZero whilst on a trip to Japan, so this is an exciting next step in our growth.
“We are fortunate to count Hitachi Ventures and Japan Airlines and Translink Innovation Fund as investors and continue our work with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and other leading companies.
“With carbon credits a strategic priority for Japan, we are looking forward to playing our part in this critical region by providing independent ratings and risk tools.”
Strengthening Japan’s carbon market
The expansion of BeZero Carbon into Japan brings independent, project-level carbon ratings into a compliance market increasingly shaped by national climate policy.
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The BeZero Carbon Rating evaluates whether a carbon credit genuinely avoids or removes one tonne of CO₂e, helping improve transparency and trust in carbon trading systems.
This type of rigorous assessment is becoming essential as governments and corporations seek reliable tools to meet net zero targets.
By operating locally, BeZero aims to support regulators, policymakers and market participants in strengthening market integrity.
“Being chosen to open an office in Tokyo is an exciting step to strengthen our work with carbon market participants in Japan,” says Finn O’Muircheartaigh, General Manager of APAC at BeZero Carbon.