Company Directory - Barclays PLC
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CCI Score: Barclays PLC
-17.76
0.01%
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Barclays Political Contributions and Lobbying Profile
Barclays PLC has been highlighted for its significant political contributions and lobbying practices, including $413,666 in campaign contributions and $980,000 in lobbying in the 2024 cycle. Additionally, a high percentage of its lobbyists have previously held government positions, suggesting a revolving door that may compromise democratic integrity and facilitate corporate influence in political processes.
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Barclays PLC is currently rated as an Enabler.
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FEB062025Barclays PLC has been highlighted for its significant political contributions and lobbying practices, including $413,666 in campaign contributions and $980,000 in lobbying in the 2024 cycle. Additionally, a high percentage of its lobbyists have previously held government positions, suggesting a revolving door that may compromise democratic integrity and facilitate corporate influence in political processes.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 21
Barclays' contributions of $413,666 and lobbying expenditure of $980,000 in the 2024 cycle illustrate a heavy investment in political influence, which from an anti-fascist perspective raises concerns over support for established power structures that can lead to authoritarian outcomes.
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Executive Political Engagement
March 21
The data showing that 8 out of 9 Barclays lobbyists in recent cycles have held government positions indicates a revolving door phenomenon. This blurs the lines between public service and corporate lobbying, undermining democratic governance and facilitating undue corporate influence.
- FEB062025
The OpenSecrets profile on Barclays reveals significant political contributions and lobbying expenditures. With over $413,666 in contributions and nearly $980,000 spent on lobbying, along with a revolving door of former government lobbyists, the bank is implicated in practices that may bolster authoritarian influences.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 22
Barclays' reported political contributions and lobbying expenditures indicate a deep entanglement with political funding mechanisms. The organization spent over $413,666 in campaign contributions and nearly $980,000 in lobbying, actions that can facilitate the support and maintenance of authoritarian policies by influencing political decision-making.
-30
Executive Political Engagement
March 22
The revolving door of political engagement is evident with a high proportion of Barclays lobbyists having previously held government positions (8 out of 9 in 2023 and 7 out of 9 in 2024). This close relationship between corporate lobbying and government roles raises concerns about undue influence on democratic processes and the potential promotion of authoritarian policies.
- FEB062025
Data from OpenSecrets reveals that Barclays PLC engages in significant political contributions through PACs and individual donations. Such financial inputs have the potential to influence U.S. political agendas and may indirectly support policies aligned with authoritarian or right-wing interests.
-50
Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 21
Barclays PLC's contributions as documented on OpenSecrets indicate a pattern of financial support to federal candidates and political committees. From a left-leaning anti-fascist perspective, such substantial engagements, especially when potentially funding groups that support authoritarian policies, are deeply concerning. This rating reflects the view that the bank's political financing practices contribute to the broader system of influence that can undermine democratic accountability.
- JAN012025Public policy engagement
38.84
Barclays outlines its framework for public policy engagement, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and ethical behavior in its interactions with policymakers worldwide.
+40
Public and Political Behavior
March 21
Barclays' public policy engagement as presented on its website highlights a commitment to ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability in its interactions with governments and policymakers. This structured approach suggests deliberate efforts to avoid undue influence, which is a positive sign from an anti-fascism perspective. However, corporate involvement in policymaking, even when framed responsibly, still raises concerns about potential influence on public policy in ways that can favor corporate interests.
- JUN282024
An investigative report by War on Want reveals that Barclays PLC has significantly increased its financial engagements—through investments, loans, and underwriting—with arms companies supplying military technology to Israel. These financial actions are linked to accusations of supporting apartheid and potential genocidal practices in Gaza.
-80
Economic Collaboration
March 21
Barclays PLC's financing activities, including owning shares and providing billions in loans to companies supplying arms and military technology to Israel, directly support economic structures that facilitate widespread human rights abuses. These actions contribute to an environment where apartheid, systemic violence, and potential acts of genocide can be perpetuated, making their economic collaboration deeply complicit with authoritarian practices.
- JUN282024
An investigation by War on Want reveals that Barclays has significantly increased its financial support for companies supplying arms and military technology to Israel. This funding is linked to aiding an apartheid regime and contributing to potential genocidal actions against Palestinians.
-80
Economic Collaboration
March 21
Barclays has ramped up its investments and loans to companies that supply arms to Israel, directly contributing to the economic collaboration with a regime accused of apartheid and potential genocide. This financial activity supports repressive military actions, thereby aligning with authoritarian practices. Such engagement raises serious ethical concerns within the framework of corporate complicity in rising fascism.
- JUN282024
The article alleges that Barclays has significantly ramped up its financing to companies supplying arms and military technology to Israel, thereby indirectly supporting an apartheid system and facilitating actions that could be classified as state-sponsored violence and plausible genocide against Palestinians.
-70
Public and Political Behavior
March 22
Barclays' financial activities are seen as problematic from a public and political perspective, as the bank is indirectly supporting regimes that engage in state violence and repressive practices. The increased financing aligns the bank with policies that exacerbate conflict and undermine human rights.
-75
Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
March 22
The bank's business practices have been criticized for prioritizing profit over ethics, as evidenced by its substantial financial backing of arms suppliers. This support contributes to unethical practices by financing entities involved in severe human rights abuses.
-80
Economic and Structural Influence
March 22
Barclays' economic influence is under scrutiny as the bank's extensive loans and underwriting for arms suppliers enable a financial infrastructure that supports alleged genocidal practices and systemic oppression. This structural backing of the arms trade reflects deep economic complicity in repressive state actions.
- JUN142024
Barclays has suspended its Live Nation festival sponsorship for 2024 after protests from bands and activists condemning the bank's financial ties with defence companies supplying the Israeli military, as well as its role as a major fossil fuel funder. Despite the suspension, the bank maintains that its involvement in these sectors is driven by client demand, leaving deeper ethical questions unresolved.
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Public and Political Behavior
March 22
Barclays’ decision to suspend sponsorship of prominent festivals came only after significant public and artistic pressure. However, its justification—linking the sponsorship to national security and support for defence companies—reflects an alignment with controversial state and military interests. This maneuver, while superficially responsive, demonstrates an adherence to policies that indirectly bolster authoritarian agendas by maintaining critical financial ties to contentious sectors.
Barclays suspends sponsorship of Download, Latitude and Isle of Wight festivals
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Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
March 22
Despite suspending festival sponsorship, Barclays continues its controversial practices of providing financial services to defence companies and serving as a major fossil fuel funder. The bank's explanation that such investments are client-driven fails to address underlying ethical concerns, thereby reinforcing its complicity in financing sectors that are implicated in human rights abuses and authoritarian measures.
Barclays suspends sponsorship of Download, Latitude and Isle of Wight festivals
- FEB202024
Barclays outlines its commitment to human rights by establishing robust internal policies, labor practices, and supply chain ethics. The statement emphasizes regular human rights risk assessments and strict compliance requirements for third-party service providers, reinforcing positive labor relations and ethical sourcing.
+90
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 21
Barclays demonstrates a strong commitment to labor relations and human rights practices by embedding comprehensive policies, training, and grievance mechanisms across its operations. The statement highlights proactive assessments of human rights risks, particularly within its Corporate and Investment Bank operations, which positively impact workers' rights.
+80
Supply Chain Ethics
March 21
Barclays’ statement outlines robust supply chain ethics, mandating that third-party service providers comply with international human rights standards. Regular assessments and self-attestation processes embedded in TPSP agreements indicate a thorough approach to mitigating supply chain risks.
- JAN012024
Barclays spent $980,000 on lobbying in 2024, raising concerns over corporate influence on policy and the potential to undermine democratic processes in favor of authoritarian agendas.
-80
Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 22
Barclays' expenditure of $980,000 on lobbying in 2024 indicates a deliberate effort to directly influence political decisions. Such significant financial engagement in political lobbying raises red flags about corporate involvement in shaping policies that could favor authoritarian practices and undermine democratic processes.
- OCT012023
Barclays issued a public response acknowledging human rights concerns raised in an external report. The bank outlined its newly published Forestry and Palm Oil Statement and its adherence to internationally recognized human rights instruments to mitigate indirect impacts via its business relationships.
+40
Public and Political Behavior
March 22
Barclays released a public statement responding to concerns about its indirect impacts through financing sensitive sectors. The statement emphasizes adherence to international human rights standards, reflecting a moderate positive stance in Public and Political Behavior despite limited direct political engagement.
+60
Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
March 22
Barclays introduced a new Forestry and Palm Oil Statement that sets clear restrictions on financing activities linked to deforestation and emphasizes enhanced due diligence. This proactive approach underscores the bank’s commitment to ethical business practices and responsible management of the indirect impacts of its financial services.
- FEB152023
Barclays is under investigation for its invasive employee surveillance practices, which raise serious concerns over worker privacy and ethical labor standards.
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Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
March 21
The investigation into Barclays' use of employee monitoring tools suggests a disregard for worker privacy and labor rights. This practice, intended to boost productivity, has crossed ethical boundaries by surveilling employees in a manner that diminishes workplace dignity and transparency. Such actions are incompatible with high standards of labor relations and human rights, contributing negatively to the broader issue of corporate complicity in authoritarian practices.
- JAN012023
Barclays has outlined its commitment to responsible public policy engagement, emphasizing ethical behavior, transparency, and accountability while maintaining a politically neutral stance, thereby refraining from party political campaigning or donations. This approach supports democratic accountability and helps avoid complicity in authoritarian practices.
+70
Public and Political Behavior
March 22
Barclays' public policy engagement emphasizes integrity, legitimacy, accountability, consistency, and transparency. By explicitly stating its politically neutral stance and avoidance of partisan donations and campaigning, Barclays is positioning itself against the manipulation of public policy for extremist or authoritarian ends. This responsible approach to public and political behavior supports democratic values and discourages complicity in the rise of fascism or authoritarianism.
- JAN012020
Barclays demonstrates a commitment to transparent, accountable, and neutral public policy engagement. The company clearly states that it avoids partisan political campaigning and donations, emphasizing integrity and oversight in its public policy activities. While this approach contributes to democratic accountability and opposes the manipulation of public policy in favor of extremist or authoritarian interests, there is room for a more proactive stance in actively advancing progressive democratic values.
+30
Public and Political Behavior
March 21
Barclays' public policy engagement is marked by a clear commitment to neutrality, transparency, and accountability. The company avoids partisan donations and politically charged lobbying, aligning itself with practices that do not fuel authoritarian or extremist agendas. This responsible stance is positive from an anti-fascist perspective, though the approach remains moderate rather than actively championing progressive change.
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