Contributing to growth
We believe that running a strong, profitable business, which creates jobs and contributes to economic success, is the basis for good corporate citizenship.
Investing for tomorrow
We’re supporting a sustainable future through helping our customers, clients and other stakeholders invest in ways that will contribute to growth tomorrow.
Education, healthcare and social housing
Clean technology and carbon solutions
Share this page
Our direct economic contribution
Barclays makes a direct contribution to the global economy through job creation, with 147,500 employees based in more than 50 countries. Our global tax contributions, as a business and through taxes paid on behalf of our colleagues, amounted to more than £6.1bn in 2010.
Supporting growth today
We recognise the vital role businesses play in job creation and economic growth, and are committed to promoting enterprise around the world. Making credit available, through mortgages to families and business loans, contributes to job creation and economic growth.
Barclays.com