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Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation
GB
updated 14 days ago

Barclaycard

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Barclaycard, a prominent division of Barclays Bank PLC, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe and the United States. Established in 1966, Barclaycard was a pioneer in the credit card industry, introducing the first credit card in the UK. Over the years, it has evolved to become a leader in payment solutions, offering a diverse range of services including credit cards, payment processing, and digital wallets. What sets Barclaycard apart is its commitment to innovation, exemplified by its early adoption of contactless payment technology and advanced fraud protection measures. With a strong market position, Barclaycard continues to achieve notable milestones, serving millions of customers and businesses with tailored financial solutions that enhance the payment experience.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Barclaycard's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Services Auxiliary to Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

31

Industry Benchmark

Barclaycard's score of 23 is lower than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Barclaycard's reported carbon emissions

Barclaycard, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as no figures are available for the most recent year. Consequently, there are no recorded emissions in terms of Scope 1, 2, or 3. Additionally, the company has not established any documented reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce carbon emissions at this time. As there is no emissions data or reduction initiatives reported, it is essential to note that Barclaycard may still be evaluating its climate strategy and commitments within the broader context of the financial services industry. The absence of specific targets or data suggests an opportunity for Barclaycard to enhance its sustainability efforts and align with industry standards for climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Barclaycard's primary industry is Services auxiliary to financial intermediation (67), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Barclaycard is in GB, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Barclaycard is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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