Climate tech is key to delivering the next generation energy system, helping to improve the resiliency of the energy grid, increase energy efficiency, and diversify energy supply.
Home to over 5,000 climate tech start-ups and scale-ups1, the UK has a thriving ecosystem, but these technologies now need to move through the adoption curve at pace, delivering their products at scale.
Across Barclays, we work with climate tech founders at the frontline of this energy system transformation, facilitating connections to our global network of clients and partners where we see alignment between commercial challenge and technological opportunity.
Serving success
In our latest instalment of our ‘In the Field’ series, Barclays’ Steven Poulter visited the All England Lawn Tennis Club to see for himself the impact of the bank’s introduction to climate technology company, Naked Energy.
Thanks to Barclays’ backing, 130 of Naked Energy’s solar thermal tubes have been installed on the roof of the Club’s Aorangi Pavilion, supporting the hot water system that supplies the players' showers in the building.
Connecting our network
Supporting climate tech: Naked Energy
Barclays Climate Ventures aims to expedite the growth of climate tech capable of decarbonising high-emitting sectors on a commercial scale. Barclays invested in Naked Energy in July 2022 and made a follow-up investment in July 2024.
The company has also been supported by Unreasonable Impact, having participated in the bank’s 2022 UK and Europe programme. Unreasonable Impact is a partnership between Barclays and Unreasonable Group which supports high-growth ventures to scale and address global issues, through networks, resources and mentorship.
Partnership: Wimbledon
Barclays is the Official Banking Partner of Wimbledon, uniting two iconic British institutions, whilst supporting the Wimbledon Foundation with the largest annual partner donation to create initiatives across the UK and US.
We provide financial services to a range of sectors including high-emitting industries such as oil and gas. We’re working to reduce the emissions we finance and support clients in the transition; for more information visit home.barclays/climatechange
