Barclays scores 33/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places Barclays joint 520th of 809 companies scored, and joint 30th of 46 in Financial Services / Banking.
Barclays reports comprehensive operational emissions data with 97% Scope 1+2 reductions, yet remains Europe's largest fossil fuel financier at $35.4B in 2024—increasing year-over-year. The bank lobbies against climate regulation, greenwashes 'sustainable finance' through fossil fuel inclusion, and faces NGO complaints over deforestation-linked bond underwriting. Operational progress masks financed emissions deterioration.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Energy Source (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Water Impact (1/10, 3/10).
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Where Barclays sits among financial services / banking peers.
Among the 46 major financial services / banking brands we've scored, Barclays is tied =30th of 46, with 1 other.
Barclays's score has moved from 39 to 33 across 2 recorded reviews — down 6 points.
v2.5.7 financed-emissions rule applied retroactively (record last scored before the rule): scale 0.82 -> 0.7, score 39 -> 33. No question marks changed.
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Barclays is a multinational investment and retail bank headquartered in London, operating across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1690, it is one of the UK's largest financial institutions by assets, employing approximately 79,900 people. The bank provides commercial, investment, and consumer banking services globally.
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