Helping the UK Government finance the transition to net zero

Our green gilt issuance is supporting the UK’s ambitious environmental and climate goals, and we have been genuinely impressed by the very strong level of investor support as well as the encouragement we have received while bringing this landmark sterling green transaction to the market.

The Government Debt Management Office approached their inaugural gilt in a uniquely transparent way, explicitly targeting both environmental impact and specific social co-benefits on which they are committed to reporting. So we were particularly pleased at the strong interest from both domestic investors, who are increasingly integrating environmental, social and governance factors into their investment decisions, and to ESG conscious overseas investors entering the gilt market for the first time.

Green and sustainable finance will play a key role in facilitating the global climate transition for all. I’m exceptionally proud that Barclays supported the UK Debt Management Office in this transaction. As one of the largest global capital markets businesses, we are in a unique position to help accelerate this transformation.