Banking giant Barclays becomes a Climate Bonds Partner

In September at the UN Climate Summit Barclays Bank announced it would invest a minimum of £1 billion in green bonds by November 2015 to form part of its liquid asset buffer – one of the largest such investments by a bank.

They've now also become a Climate Bonds Partner.

Kirsty Britz, Group Director for Citizenship at Barclays, said:

“The development of the Green Bond sector is a good example of market innovation and social imperatives coming together to create something exciting that has the potential to make a real difference.”

“We’re pleased to join with the Climate Bonds Initiative in working to make this market a real contributor to addressing climate change.”

Climate Bonds CEO Sean Kidney said:

“Barclays issued in 2011 a seminal paper on the importance of increased capital markets financing for a low-carbon transition in Europe – including the potential for green bonds. They understand what needs to be done to grow green infrastructure solutions.”

"Then they announced their green bond fund for the UN Climate Summit. Very cool."

“We're thrilled at the opportunity to work together on addressing the challenge of climate change.”


The Climate Bonds Initiative has issued an open invitation to banks, issuers, investors and NGOs to join as Climate Bond Partners to help rapidly grow what is already a US$50bn market of green and climate bonds.

Partner benefits:

  • Access to bonds data, including the latest green and climate bonds, underwriter details and new investment areas.
  • Market insights, tailored corporate briefings and advice making the most of opportunities in the market.
  • Opportunities to connect with issuers, banks, investors, and other Partners.