Barclays PLC 2017 SR
The report outlines Barclays' progress in its Shared Growth Ambition, focusing on access to financing, employment, and financial empowerment. In 2017, the company facilitated £31.7 billion in social and environmental financing and upskilled over 2.1 million people through its LifeSkills and Connect with Work programs. Barclays also launched the industry-first Multi-Impact Growth Fund and issued its inaugural green bond. Environmentally, the group achieved a 26.1% reduction in global carbon emissions against a 2015 baseline. The report also highlights the company's commitment to the TCFD recommendations and its ongoing efforts to embed a values-based culture.
Company: Barclays PLC
Sector: Financials
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2017
Type: SR
Pages: 72
Barclays PLC
The report outlines Barclays' progress in its Shared Growth Ambition, focusing on access to financing, employment, and financial empowerment. In 2017, the company facilitated £31.7 billion in social and environmental financing and upskilled over 2.1 million people through its LifeSkills and Connect with Work programs. Barclays also launched the industry-first Multi-Impact Growth Fund and issued its inaugural green bond. Environmentally, the group achieved a 26.1% reduction in global carbon emissions against a 2015 baseline. The report also highlights the company's commitment to the TCFD recommendations and its ongoing efforts to embed a values-based culture.
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Document Details
Report Year
2017
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2017
Fiscal Year
2017
Published
Feb 22, 2018
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
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Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Assurance
Assurance Provider
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Sustainable Development Goals
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Energy Consumption
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Women on Board
Women in Management
Employees