Barclays H1 2023 ESG Investor Presentation
Our strategy and ESG progress
Climate and sustainability
Social
Governance
Unlocking skills and employment in the communities we operate in
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Building digital skills
>4,500 participants across our
digital upskill events in H123
Code Playground - provided c.455,000 children a
start in coding
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Digital Wings free online learning platform for digital
education with > 136,000 registered users and >50
hours of learning content
Digital Eagles-passionate colleagues, helping
everyone get the most out of digital
Digital Champions - programmes supporting
individuals to help in their organisations or community
bridge the digital divide
Digital upskill-online videos and sessions to boost
digital confidence
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Building employability and financial skills
Launched 'Kickstart Your Career' campaign marking
the 10th anniversary of Barclays LifeSkills
The 'Kickstart Your Career' campaign highlighted the
importance of core transferable skills for young
people heading into the world of work, supported by
key pieces of research, and showcased how LifeSkills
is supporting learners and educators of all ages, in
schools and beyond
Continued to support young people, young adults and
families to build employability and financial skills, in
collaboration with experienced partners, with a focus
on under-served communities who would otherwise
get left behind
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Creating opportunities through sport
Partnered with the Wimbledon Foundation to help
expand their flagship youth programme, Set for
Success
Set for Success is expanding to 30 locations across
the UK and will reach 150 schools and engage up to
3,900 young people over the next 4 years
'Equal Game toolkit, supported by Barclays' in
partnership with England Football - provides training
and resources to grow female participation in
community football clubs; 1,670 downloads as of end
April 2023 vs. target of 1,000
BCFF¹ supported >2,000 organisations in 2022,
engaging >268,000 young people in inclusive football
activities with a target to support 5,500 community
groups across the UK by 2025. Part of the BCFF will be
used to meet the increasing demand for women-
qualified coaches for girls
• Remain committed to the Barclays Girls' Football
School Partnerships; c.16,000 schools participating as
at end 2022 vs. target of 20,000 by 2024
1 Barclays Community Football Fund |
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