Reporting and disclosures
Our approach to environmental and social issues is integrated in the work we do across our business and is subject to the governance and oversight of our management and Board structures. Barclays continues to support efforts towards consistency in approaches to sustainability-related reporting.
Annual Reports
Our latest and archived Annual Reports are available to view online or download.
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ESG Disclosures
TCFD Report 2024 Barclays Bank Plc Asset Management Businesses Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report from Barclays Bank Plc (BBPLC) Asset Management Businesses. TCFD Report 2024 Barclays Investments Solutions Limited Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report from Barclays Investment Solutions Limited (BISL). 2024 Barclays ESG Data Centre (XLS 272KB) Barclays' ESG Data Centre provides access to key ESG-related non-financial metrics in a single place. Full Year 2024 Barclays Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Presentation (PDF 1.6MB) An overview of initiatives and progress across key Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility priorities. 2024 Barclays Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) (PDF 220KB) Barclays' disclosure against the United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking; a framework for ensuring that signatory banks’ strategy and practice align with the vision society has set out for its future in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. 2023 Barclays Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) (PDF 296KB) Barclays' disclosure against the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board; to help connect businesses and investors on the financial impacts of sustainability. The Standards guide disclosure of financially material sustainability information by companies to their investors. 2023 Barclays Global Reporting Index (GRI) (PDF 738KB) Barclays' disclosure against the Global Reporting Index; GRI is an international independent standards organization that helps businesses, governments and other organizations understand and communicate their impacts. -
Reporting methodologies
2024 Barclays ESG Reporting Framework (PDF 285KB) Barclays’ definitions, measurement methodology and controls for key performance metrics for our Climate and ESG-related disclosures including our process for reporting against the UN PRB. Barclays Financed Emissions Methodology (2024) (PDF 1MB) Our approach to tracking our financed emissions involves calculating an estimate of our full in-scope balance sheet financed emissions, based on a methodology developed using the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) Standard, and by setting targets for specific activities using our BlueTrack™ methodology. Barclays Sustainable Finance Framework (Version 4.2) (PDF 2.6MB) Barclays’ fourth iteration of its Sustainable Finance Framework, revised for interoperability with Barclays’ Transition Finance Framework and updated for nature and biodiversity criteria in version 4.2. Outlines the methodology and criteria for classifying financing as sustainable for the purpose of tracking and reporting our performance against our $1 trillion Sustainable and Transition Financing target. Version 4.2 is effective from 1 January 2025.
Barclays Transition Framework (Version 1.1) (PDF 786KB) Barclays’ first iteration of its methodology and criteria for classifying financing as transition, for the purpose of tracking and reporting our performance against our $1trillion Sustainable and Transition Financing target. Updated to reflect new technologies and Just Transition criteria. Version 1.1 is effective from 1 January 2025. -
Independent Limited Assurance
2024 KPMG LLP Barclays PLC Annual Report Limited Assurance Statement (PDF 150KB) A limited independent assurance opinion covering the details of the scope, reporting criteria, respective responsibilities, work performed, limitations and conclusion with respect to our 2024 Barclays PLC Annual Report. Assurance opinion archive 2023 KPMG LLP Barclays PLC Annual Report Limited Assurance Statement (PDF 161KB) A limited independent assurance opinion covering the details of the scope, reporting criteria, respective responsibilities, work performed, limitations and conclusion with respect to our 2023 Barclays PLC Annual Report. 2023 KPMG LLP UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) Limited Assurance Statement (PDF 143KB) A limited assurance opinion covering the details of the scope, reporting criteria, respective responsibilities, work performed, limitations and conclusion with respect to our 2022 UN PRB Report. 2022 KPMG LLP Barclays PLC Annual Report Limited Assurance Statement (PDF 243KB) A limited independent assurance opinion covering the details of the scope, reporting criteria, respective responsibilities, work performed, limitations and conclusion with respect to our 2022 Barclays PLC Annual Report. 2022 KPMG LLP UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) Limited Assurance Statement (PDF 696KB) A limited assurance opinion covering the details of the scope, reporting criteria, respective responsibilities, work performed, limitations and conclusion with respect to our 2022 UN PRB Report. 2021 KPMG LLP Limited Assurance Statement A limited independent assurance opinion covering the details of the scope, reporting criteria, respective responsibilities, work performed, limitations and conclusion. -
Industry collaboration
Industry collaboration Year joined Description 2022
Barclays remains a member of The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions’ (C2ES’) Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC), which we joined in in 2022. In 2024, our continued involvement with the BELC enabled us to collaborate with C2ES by co-hosting a roundtable and Climate Week New York event focused on the interdependencies and barriers of the energy transition and the impact on transition plans. We are also active in their technology working groups.
2019
In 2024, Ceres conducted a stakeholder engagement to drive insights for Barclays relating to the food and agriculture sector’s decarbonisation opportunities. Further, the research highlighted the nexus between decarbonisation and just transition practices within the sector.
2021
The Climate Financial Risk Forum (CFRF) brings together UK regulators and senior financial sector representatives to share their experiences in managing climate-related risks and opportunities. During 2024, Barclays chaired the Climate Financial Resilience Working Group.
2003
The Equator Principles establishes a financial industry benchmark for determining, assessing, and managing environmental and social risk in projects. Barclays was one of the four banks which collaborated in developing the principles, ahead of their launch in 2003, and remains a signatory. Barclays policies and procedures are aligned to the fourth iteration of the Equator Principles (EP4, 2020).
2021
In 2024, Barclays joined GFANZ’s Mobilizing Capital to Emerging Markets and Developing Economies Workstream and continued to participate in GFANZ’s Transition Finance & Real Economy Transition Workstream. The latter workstream aims to develop voluntary methodology for firms to calculate decarbonization contributions across transition finance strategies.
2024
Barclays became a member of IETA, the primary business association for global carbon markets, in October 2024. IETA will enable enhanced alignment with best market practices and up-to-date insights on policy evolution and market design.
2021
Barclays is a Founding Funder of the London School of Economics' Just Transition Finance Lab, which launched in 2024. We held an internal workshop with the lab to explore the key challenges and levers to delivering a Just Transition, including the critical need for credible and transparent metrics and innovative financial solutions that captures the impacts of social risks and opportunities on the ability to transition effectively.
Oxford Sustainable Finance Group & the UK Centre for Greening
2022
As part of Barclays' three-year partnership with Oxford University, in 2024, we made progress towards developing datasets and methodologies for measuring emissions, in particular dairy methane, in the agriculture sector. In addition, the collaboration has enabled Barclays to further develop internal data capabilities and understanding of farm-level emissions.
2020
Barclays has been a member of PCAF since 2020 and has co-chaired the Capital Markets Working Group of eight global banks since 2021. The work of this group resulted in the publication of the PCAF Facilitated Emissions Standard (The Standard, Part B) at the end of 2023.
2024
In 2024 Barclays became a member of Perseus, aiming to allow individual businesses to securely share their consumption data to create sustainability reports with personalised recommendations.
2020
Barclays is a member of Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, an international program promoting tree restoration across six continents with 22 reforestation projects to create maximum impact. The goal of Priceless Planet Coalition is to fund the restoration of 100 million trees, with a focus on reforesting areas with significant potential for positive impacts on climate, community and biodiversity. Guided by Conservation International and World Resources Institute, Priceless Planet Coalition employs science-based best practices for the selection, implementation and long-term monitoring of its restoration efforts.
2022
Barclays became a Strategic Partner of RMI's Center for Climate-Aligned Finance, which acts as an implementation partner to banks to align their investments with a net zero future, in 2022. In 2024, we leveraged RMI's multi-disciplinary abilities across climate science, policy, economics, and transition finance via the UK Alignment Forum, which informed our own Transition Finance Framework. Throughout the year, we regularly engaged with RMI to support the expansion of Oil Climate Index plus Gas (OCI+) – a public tool that uses a transparent, standardised methodology to estimate GHG emissions, including methane, from equivalent barrels of oil and gas.
2020
Barclays is a member of the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s (SMI) Financial Services Task Force (FSTF). We were part of a number of working groups addressing nature themes, including a group focusing on the role of private finance in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs). In November 2024, Barclays Group CEO, C.S. Venkatakrishnan, was announced as the new Chair of the FSTF.
2021
Barclays is a member of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Forum, a consultative network of institutional supporters who share the vision and mission of the TNFD. Throughout 2024 we engaged directly with TNFD, both bilaterally, as part of our membership of the TNFD Forum and through industry groups in relation to the finalisation of the TNFD recommendations and to subsequent guidance, such as the financial services sector supplement.
2021
The UK Business & Biodiversity Forum (UKBBF) aims to accelerate the mainstreaming of biodiversity in business operations and public decision making in the UK. In 2024 we participated in meetings and working group sessions with the forum, culminating in contributions at the organisation's event at COP16 alongside other UK businesses.
2023
We recognize the opportunity to accelerate the transition to net zero for SMEs via external engagement with policy makers and industry bodies. To that end, Barclays has partnered with the UK Business Climate Hub since Q4 2023 – an online portal supporting SMEs on their journey to net zero. We remain a member of the advisory board, through which we were a partner in the UK Net Zero Business Census, released in September 2024.
United Nations Environment Programme - Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)
1997
Barclays has been a member of the United Nations Environment Programme – Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) for over 20 years and was a founding signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) as well as joining the Net-Zero Banking Alliance in 2021. Barclays is also a member of UNEP FI PRB’s Nature Working Group, through which we have contributed to industry thought leadership on nature.
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Additional resources
About our Financed Emissions Methodology Our approach to tracking our financed emissions involves calculating an estimate of our full in-scope balance sheet financed emissions, based on a methodology developed using the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) Standard, and by setting targets for specific activities using our BlueTrack™ methodology. Net Zero White paper Our net zero whitepaper for a more detailed guide to our approach to net zero. Managing our operational footprint To help support our ambition to be a net zero bank by 2050, Barclays is working to achieve net zero operations. Public policy engagement Barclays’ engagement with policymakers, including governments, parliamentarians and industry organisations. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion To strengthen our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that enables our colleagues, customers, clients and communities to grow Supporting our communities Through our global Citizenship programmes, Barclays is helping businesses to create jobs and enabling people to develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed now and in the future. PPN06 Carbon Reduction Plan (PDF 299KB) Barclays Carbon Reduction Plan for participation in various Crown Commercial Services supplier frameworks. Barclays UK resources
The Barclays Accessibility statement Our accessibility statement is aimed on making banking accessible for all our customers Barclays mobile banking vans We’ll be in various locations across the country. Simply enter your postcode to find out if our van is nearby and to book a session. Barclays UK Pay Gaps Report (PDF 756KB) As part of Barclays’ commitment to becoming a more inclusive organisation, we know we must address pay gaps where they exist. Postcode lending data Barclays publishes its figures for personal lending, SME lending and mortgages, in accordance with the British Bankers’ Association's methodology. UK complaints data Detail on Barclays’ complaint data since 2010. UK branch closures This page provides information relating to all upcoming and recent branch closures. These all follow the ‘Access to Banking Standard’, which came into effect in May 2017.
ESG reporting archive
| Barclays Transition Finance Framework (Version 1) (PDF 837KB) | Barclays’ first iteration of its methodology and criteria for classifying financing as transition, for the purpose of tracking and reporting our performance against our $1trillion Sustainable and Transition Financing target. Version 1.0 is effective from 1 January 2023. |
| Barclays’ Climate Strategy, Targets and Progress 2022 | We committed to give shareholders a ‘Say on Climate’ at the 2022 AGM. This document delivers on that commitment, which gave our shareholders an opportunity to vote to endorse our climate strategy, targets and progress. |
| Barclays Sustainable Finance Framework (Version 4.1) (PDF 743KB) | Barclays’ fourth iteration of its Sustainable Finance Framework, revised for interoperability with Barclays’ Transition Finance Framework. Outlines the methodology and criteria for classifying financing as sustainable for the purpose of tracking and reporting our performance against our $1trillion Sustainable and Transition Financing target. Version 4.1 is effective from 1 January 2024. |
| Barclays Sustainable Finance Framework (Version 4) | Barclays’ fourth iteration of its methodology and criteria for classifying financing as sustainable for the purpose of tracking and reporting our performance against our sustainable finance commitment targets from 01 January 2023 onwards. |
| Barclays Sustainable Finance Framework (Version 3) | Barclays’ third iteration of its methodology and criteria for classifying financing as sustainable for the purpose of tracking and reporting our performance against our sustainable finance commitment targets from 01 January 2023 onwards. |
| Barclays BlueTrack™ WhitePaper - an update on our methodology for reducing our financed emissions (2022) | Our previous methodology whitepaper for a complete guide to BlueTrack™. |
| Barclays Corporate Transition Forecast Model 2021 | Barclays' methodology to assess the impact of climate transition scenarios on corporate companies from economic sectors that Barclays considers to be subject to elevated climate risk. |
| Barclays PLC Climate-related Financial Disclosures Report | Barclays PLC Climate-related Financial Disclosures Report 2021 |
| Barclays PLC Climate-related Financial Disclosures Report 2020 | |
| Barclays PLC Climate-related Financial Disclosures Report 2019 | |
| Barclays PLC Climate-related Financial Disclosures Report 2018 | |
| ESG-related disclosures | Barclays PLC 2021 ESG report (See pages 51 to 104 of the 2021 Barclays PLC Annual Report) |
| Barclays PLC 2020 ESG report | |
| Barclays PLC 2019 ESG report | |
| Barclays PLC 2018 ESG report | |
| Barclays PLC 2017 ESG report | |
| Barclays PLC 2016 ESG report | |
| Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) | Barclays Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) 2022 |
| Barclays Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) 2021 |
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| Barclays Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) 2020 (See the 2020 ESG report) | |
| Barclays Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) 2019 (See the 2019 ESG report) | |
| Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) | Barclays Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) 2022 |
| Barclays Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) 2021 | |
| Barclays Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) 2020 (See the 2020 ESG report) | |
| Barclays Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) 2019 (See the 2019 ESG report) | |
| Global Reporting Index (GRI) | Barclays Global Reporting Index (GRI) 2022 |
| Barclays Global Reporting Index (GRI) 2021 | |
| Barclays Global Reporting Index (GRI) 2020 (See the 2020 ESG report) | |
| Barclays Global Reporting Index (GRI) 2019 | |
| Barclays Global Reporting Index (GRI) 2018 | |
| Barclays Global Reporting Index (GRI) 2017(See the 2017 ESG report) |