Citizenship
Citizenship at Barclays
Barclays has a clear sense of its business purpose: to help people achieve their ambitions – in the right way.
Citizenship is about contributing to growth, the way we do business and supporting our communities. Hear our colleagues explain what Citizenship means to Barclays in greater detail.
1 Churchill Place in London, Barclays’ global headquarters.
Response to
Salz Review
Barclays has published its response to the Salz Review, an independent review of its business practices which released its findings on 3 April 2013.
The response outlines Barclays’ commitments to fully implementing all 34 of the Salz Review’s recommendations, as well as how it intends to do this.
The way we do business
We aim to improve services for customers and clients, make responsible decisions about how we run our business, and actively manage the social and environmental risks of our operations.
Response to Salz Review
Barclays has published its response to the Salz Review, an independent review of its business practices which released its findings on 3 April 2013.
The response outlines Barclays commitments to fully implementing all 34 of the Salz Review’s recommendations, as well as how it intends to do this.
1 Churchill Place in London, Barclays’ global headquarters.
Customer experience
Our priority is to make it easier for our customers to achieve their goals in life by continually enhancing the customer experience.
Managing environmental impact
We measure and manage our environmental impacts, and believe banks can play a part in helping society address climate change.
Managing risk
Barclays has a governance structure in place to facilitate clear dialogue across the business and with suppliers, around issues of potential environmental and social risk.
Diversity
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion at Barclays – supporting our employees, customers and clients.
Human rights
As a global business, we have a clear responsibility to support governments and civil society groups in respecting and upholding human rights.
Contributing to growth
We support individuals, businesses, institutions and governments to make progress, while contributing to wider economic growth and job creation. For example, we're creating 1,000 new apprenticeships for young people.
Supporting individuals
Lending is a fundamental part of what banks do to support customers and clients. Making credit available, through providing mortgages to families and finance to businesses, contributes to job creation and economic growth.
Increasing access
We’re working to expand our reach, and provide innovative and sustainable financial services to people around the world.
Supporting businesses
We believe small and growing businesses are vital in creating jobs and driving economic recovery.
Helping institutions
We help corporate clients raise capital to grow their businesses, manage risk and provide strategic advice. We also support government and institutional clients, backing economic growth and meeting the needs of diverse communities.
Supporting our communities
We’re using our skills, time, money and expertise to support the communities in which we operate.
Key facts and figures
Find out about the hours and the financial investment we've contributed to our communities, and read about our donations policy.
Our partners
We form partnerships with the charities, community organisations, NGOs and social enterprises that are best placed to understand local needs and complement our own expertise.
Our programmes
Our programmes support communities by working with respected and relevant partners, and utilising the skills of Barclays employees.
Case studies
These case studies show the wide range of volunteering and fundraising activities that our employees are involved in around the world.
Citizenship news
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17 Jun 2013, 17:00 BST
Introducing LifeSkills Work Week
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26 Apr 2013, 09:00 BST
Barclays commits a further £10m to Banking on Change
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25 Apr 2013, 09:00 BST
Barclays publishes response to Salz Review
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22 Apr 2013, 09:00 BST
Michael Ashley and Frits van Paasschen appointed as non-executive Directors
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03 Apr 2013, 09:30 BST
Statement on publication of Salz Review
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14 Mar 2013, 17:00 GMT
Barclays launches LifeSkills to help young people get ready for work
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04 Mar 2013, 18:14 GMT
Barclays increases lending to homeowners and businesses
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22 Jan 2013, 15:30 GMT
Banking on Change launches report on breaking barriers to financial inclusion
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27 Nov 2012, 10:00 GMT
Barclays and UNICEF renew Building Young Futures partnership
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04 Oct 2012, 17:00 BST
Barclays to boost small business exports with launch of Business Abroad
Barclays LifeSkills
14 Mar 2013, 17:00 GMT
Barclays launches LifeSkills to help young people get ready for work
Barclays has joined forces with businesses, schools and the government in the UK to remove barriers to youth employment by launching LifeSkills.
Citizenship around the world
Reports and publications
We commission and contribute to a wealth of in-depth studies, including our annual Citizenship Reports.
Our archive
Download our Citizenship Reports, Annual Reports and publications from the Barclays Social Intelligence Series.
Citizenship Report 2011
This is the 12th year Barclays has reported on its environmental and social performance.
Carbon Capital
The third publication in our Social Intelligence Series examines approaches to financing a low carbon economy.
Banking for Billions
The second publication in our Social Intelligence Series looks at the global landscape for access to financial services.
Diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion at Barclays – supporting our employees, customers and clients.
A history of diversity
Barclays has a long legacy of recognising the vital role that diversity and inclusion plays in our business.
Our diversity strategy
We believe talented people are the foundation of our success, whatever their style, personality, age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Our recognition
We’ve won a wealth of recognition for our commitment to diversity and inclusion across the global business, in areas including gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and multiculturalism.
