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Barclays Bank PLC, commonly referred to as Barclays, is a distinguished global financial services provider headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1690, the bank boasts a deep-rooted history of innovation, consistently shaping the international banking sector.
Operating across major operational regions worldwide, Barclays delivers a comprehensive suite of financial intermediation services. Its primary business areas encompass personal banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management, catering to millions of customers and clients globally.
The bank's offerings range from everyday current accounts, mortgages, and loans to sophisticated capital markets and advisory services. Renowned for pioneering achievements like introducing the UK's first credit card and ATM, Barclays maintains its position as a leading global bank, offering robust financial solutions.
33
DitchCarbon score
-4 vs industry average
Barclays Bank PLC’s score of 33 is lower than 48% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Financial Intermediation has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.096
20182025
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Barclays Bank PLC's reported carbon emissions
Barclays Bank PLC, a UK-based financial intermediation services provider, reported total carbon emissions of about 347,165,000 kg CO2e in 2017. This figure includes approximately 25,627,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 250,897,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 70,641,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.
Earlier, in 2016, the bank's total emissions were around 402,531,000 kg CO2e, comprising approximately 26,721,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 308,473,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 67,336,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2015, total emissions stood at about 479,934,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 29,144,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 342,012,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 93,989,000 kg CO2e. The emissions data for Barclays Bank PLC is reported directly by the organization itself.
While specific reduction targets for Barclays Bank PLC are not available, its climate-related disclosures, including CDP, are cascaded from its ultimate parent, Barclays PLC, which operates under the same corporate family.
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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
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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