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Financial Intermediation
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Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank Sustainability Profile

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Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank, a division of Barclays PLC, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates across major financial hubs including North America, Europe, and Asia. Established in 1690, Barclays has evolved into a leading player in the global banking industry, offering a comprehensive range of services such as investment banking, risk management, and advisory solutions. The bank is renowned for its innovative approach to financing and capital markets, providing tailored solutions that meet the diverse needs of its clients. With a strong emphasis on technology and sustainability, Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank stands out for its commitment to delivering exceptional client service and fostering long-term relationships. Recognised for its market position, Barclays continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the corporate and investment banking sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank'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.

55

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank's score of 55 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

74%

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Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Barclays PLC

Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The organisation is a current subsidiary of Barclays PLC, which provides emissions data cascaded from its parent company. However, no specific figures or reduction targets have been disclosed for Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank. In terms of climate commitments, Barclays PLC has engaged in various initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions. These include participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the RE100 initiative, both of which are cascaded to Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank. While specific reduction targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) are not available for this subsidiary, the overarching goals set by Barclays PLC reflect a commitment to sustainability and climate action. As a part of the financial services sector, Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank is positioned to influence climate-related financing and investment decisions, aligning with industry standards for responsible banking practices. The absence of specific emissions data highlights the need for ongoing transparency and accountability in corporate climate strategies.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
29,144,000
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00,000,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
342,012,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
93,989,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
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-
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000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank'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.

How Carbon Intensive is Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank'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 Corporate and Investment Bank is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 6% last year and increased by approximately 522% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 16% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Employee Commuting
16%
Business Travel
8%
Upstream Leased Assets
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank'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 Corporate and Investment Bank 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
Reduction Actions

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