Barclaycard
Barclaycard, a prominent division of Barclays PLC, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe and the United States. Founded in 1966, Barclaycard was a pioneer in the credit card industry, introducing the UK’s first credit card. The company has since evolved, offering a diverse range of financial services, including credit cards, payment solutions, and digital banking innovations. Barclaycard stands out for its commitment to customer-centric services, featuring unique offerings such as contactless payments and tailored rewards programmes. With a strong market position, it is recognised for its technological advancements and robust security measures, ensuring a seamless payment experience. As a leader in the financial services sector, Barclaycard continues to shape the future of payments while maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction and innovation.
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Barclaycard's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Barclaycard reported total carbon emissions of approximately 183,500,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 15,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 1,600,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 633,300,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to addressing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, emissions data indicates a trend of significant Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their total emissions. For instance, in 2021, total emissions were about 37,800,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 emissions at approximately 682,100,000 kg CO2e. This highlights the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their climate strategy. Barclaycard's headquarters is located in Great Britain, and while they have not set specific reduction targets through initiatives like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), their overall emissions data reflects a growing awareness of climate impact. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate commitments.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 205,700,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 880,300,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Barclaycard is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
