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Home Knowledge hub Case studies Barclays – Developing our financed and facilitated emissions methodology

Barclays – Developing our financed and facilitated emissions methodology

Barclays – Developing our financed and facilitated emissions methodology.pdf

In March 2020, Barclays announced an ambition to become a net zero bank by 2050 and a commitment to align its financing activities with the goals and timelines of the Paris Agreement.

This practical example explores Barclays' approach to financed and facilitated emissions, including the development of its proprietary methodology BlueTrack™, it focuses on three main areas:

  • drawing on standards and frameworks
  • addressing the challenges of improving data quality
  • determining the key elements of the approach to facilitated emissions

Download to gain an understanding of Barclays’ methodology, including a deep dive on its approach for the UK housing sector, as well as insights into the role of the finance team and its top tips.

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