As of 2025, Barclays has disclosed 15 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 7 absolute reduction targets and 8 intensity-based targets, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Barclays's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -90%a | 2025 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -15%a | 2025 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -50%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -50%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -40%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -21%a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | -90%a | 2050 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Electricity Produced | -30%a | 2025 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Cement from Unspecified Activities | -20%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Metric Tonne (mt) of Steel from Unspecified Activities | -20%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Watt-hour (Wh) of Electricity Produced | -50%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Kilometer (km) | -40%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Revenue Tonne Kilometer (RTM) | -11%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Square Meter (m2) | -51%a | 2030 |
Intensity-based Target* | Scope 3 - Investments (Cat. 15) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) per Square Meter (m2) | -40%a | 2030 |
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As of 2025, Barclays has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a
As of 2025, Barclays has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
Barclays's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2025, compared to a baseline of 242,533.333 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2018.a
Barclays has already surpassed its operational emissions reduction target, with 2025 levels falling below the 2025 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule.a
As of 2025, Barclays has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
Barclays's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2050, compared to a baseline of 873,437.705 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2018.a
As of 2025, Barclays is ahead of schedule on its value chain emissions reduction target, having achieved 43.33% of the planned reduction.a