Barclays Bank PLC, commonly referred to as Barclays, is a leading British multinational bank headquartered in London, GB. Founded in 1690, Barclays has established itself as a key player in the global banking industry, offering a diverse range of financial services across retail, investment, and corporate banking sectors.
With a strong presence in major operational regions including Europe, the Americas, and Asia, Barclays provides innovative products such as personal banking, wealth management, and investment solutions. The bank is renowned for its commitment to digital banking, making it a pioneer in the fintech space.
Barclays has achieved significant milestones, including its role in the development of the first cash machine in 1967, and continues to maintain a robust market position, recognised for its customer-centric approach and sustainable finance initiatives.
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Industry Intensity
Financial Intermediation has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Reported emissions
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Barclays Bank PLC's reported carbon emissions
In 2017, Barclays Bank PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 347.2 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 25.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 250.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 70.6 million kg CO2e.
Barclays has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, Barclays PLC, which is responsible for broader sustainability initiatives.
The bank's emissions have shown a downward trend over the years, with total emissions decreasing from approximately 402.5 million kg CO2e in 2016 and 479.9 million kg CO2e in 2015. This reflects Barclays' ongoing efforts to manage its carbon footprint, although specific reduction strategies or targets have not been detailed in the available data.
As a current subsidiary of Barclays PLC, Barclays Bank PLC aligns its climate commitments with the overarching goals of its parent company, which may include participation in initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and RE100, aimed at promoting renewable energy usage.
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Barclays Bank PLC’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Barclays PLC
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Inherited from Barclays PLC
Climate Action 100
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