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Barclays Africa Group Limited, ESOP Sustainability Profile

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Barclays Africa Group Limited, commonly referred to as Barclays Africa, is a prominent financial services provider headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1925, the company has evolved significantly, becoming a key player in the African banking sector, with operations spanning across several major regions, including Southern and Eastern Africa. Specialising in retail and corporate banking, investment banking, and wealth management, Barclays Africa offers a diverse range of core products and services tailored to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike. Its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Barclays Africa has achieved notable milestones, including its integration with Absa Group Limited, enhancing its footprint and service offerings across the continent. The company continues to be recognised for its contributions to financial inclusion and economic development in Africa.

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Barclays Africa Group Limited, ESOP's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Absa Group Limited

Barclays Africa Group Limited, ESOP, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The organisation is a current subsidiary of Absa Group Limited, which provides emissions data and performance metrics at a cascade level of 1. However, no specific reduction targets or climate pledges have been outlined for Barclays Africa Group Limited, ESOP. As part of its corporate family, Barclays Africa Group Limited, ESOP may align with broader sustainability initiatives and commitments set by Absa Group Limited. This includes potential adherence to industry standards and frameworks, although specific details regarding emissions reduction targets or climate commitments are not provided. In summary, while Barclays Africa Group Limited, ESOP is positioned within a larger corporate structure that may influence its climate strategy, there is currently no available data on its carbon emissions or specific climate commitments.

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12,707,000
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Scope 2
249,584,000
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Scope 3
305,100,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Barclays Africa Group Limited, ESOP's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Barclays Africa Group Limited, ESOP's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Barclays Africa Group Limited, ESOP's Location?

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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 Barclays Africa Group Limited, ESOP is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Barclays Africa Group Limited, ESOP's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Barclays Africa Group Limited, ESOP's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 36% last year and decreased by approximately 96% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 7% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 62% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Business Travel
62%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
38%

Barclays Africa Group Limited, ESOP's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Barclays Africa Group Limited, ESOP has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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