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Tackling climate change
COP26 and your business
We’re proud to be one of the principal partners for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) this November.
We’ll work together to make it a success and take positive action to protect our planet.
What is COP26?
COP26 is the next annual UN climate change conference. It’s taking place in Glasgow from 1 - 12 November 2021, and it will be attended by experts and representatives from around the world.
With the need for urgent action clearer than ever, it will be a crucial step in global efforts to tackle climate change and significantly reduce our carbon emissions.
It’s a chance for countries to agree coordinated action, highlight issues, and share knowledge. There’ll be five core areas of focus:
- Clean transport
- Finance
- Nature Solutions
- Adaptation and Resilience
- Energy Transition
Why we’re involved
Combating climate change needs us all to work together. We need ambitious goals and effective actions. Governments, businesses and individuals all have a part to play, and we’re determined to rise to the challenge.
As a leading UK bank, we have a key role to play in supporting the transition to a low carbon economy. By providing financial support and expertise, we can help businesses, communities and families adapt and collectively tackle climate change. See how you could reduce your climate impact.
We’re also working hard to reduce our own climate impact and that of our financing activity.
How we could help your business
We’ve pledged to provide over £20bn of funding for climate and sustainable finance through loans for green projects, renewables and electric vehicles.
We want to help your business achieve its climate goals and take advantage of the many opportunities moving to a low carbon future brings.
Whether it’s financing renewables, switching to electric vehicles or advice on how to reduce your environmental impact – we’re here to support you.
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