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Financial Intermediation
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updated 7 months ago

Barclays Bank UK PLC

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Barclays Bank UK PLC, commonly known as Barclays, is a leading financial institution headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1690, Barclays has evolved into a global powerhouse in the banking industry, with significant operations across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The bank offers a diverse range of services, including personal banking, investment banking, and wealth management, distinguished by its commitment to innovation and customer service. With a strong market position, Barclays has achieved numerous milestones, including the introduction of digital banking solutions that enhance customer experience. The bank's core products, such as current accounts, loans, and investment services, are tailored to meet the needs of both individual and corporate clients. Recognised for its robust financial performance and commitment to sustainability, Barclays continues to be a trusted name in the financial sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Barclays Bank UK PLC'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.

39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Barclays Bank UK PLC's score of 39 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Barclays Bank UK PLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Barclays PLC

Barclays Bank UK PLC, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The bank is a current subsidiary of Barclays PLC, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, Barclays Bank UK PLC is part of a broader corporate family that includes Barclays PLC, which has established various climate initiatives. These initiatives include commitments to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the RE100 initiative, both of which are cascaded from Barclays PLC. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Barclays Bank UK PLC are not detailed. As a current subsidiary, Barclays Bank UK PLC aligns with the sustainability goals set by its parent company, Barclays PLC, which is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its climate resilience. The absence of specific emissions data highlights the need for ongoing transparency and commitment to climate action within the financial sector.

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Scope 1
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0,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
98,379,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Barclays Bank UK PLC's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Bank UK PLC is in GB, which has a low 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.

Barclays Bank UK PLC 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
Reduction Actions

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