Rubicon Carbon has launched the Rubicon Rated Tonne (RRT), a curated portfolio of carbon credits designed for businesses requiring third-party verification, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
The first RRT has received an AAport rating from BeZero Carbon, marking the first time a carbon credit portfolio has been assessed using BeZero’s new Portfolio Rating methodology.
This AAport rating indicates that the credits within the portfolio have a “very high likelihood” of achieving one tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) avoidance or removal.
The portfolio includes a mix of carbon removal, nature-based, and super-pollutant elimination projects, all vetted through Rubicon Carbon’s due diligence process.
Rubicon Carbon’s CEO, Tom Montag, emphasized the importance of collaboration: “We believe that growing the voluntary carbon market will require cooperation among industry leaders to build buyer confidence among companies seeking to make progress towards their sustainability goals.”
BeZero Carbon’s rating system ensures integrity through strict standards.
To qualify for a portfolio rating, all individual credits must meet specific risk thresholds, and the overall portfolio must maintain a balance of quality, with rules ensuring that lower-rated projects are offset by additional credit retirements.
Tommy Ricketts, CEO and co-founder of BeZero Carbon, highlighted the innovation: “The portfolio uses our ratings and applies strict rules to give buyers greater confidence to make credible, risk-adjusted claims.”
By incorporating third-party validation, Rubicon’s RRT offers companies a transparent, risk-adjusted approach to managing carbon emissions, supporting credible sustainability strategies.
