Shared Growth Ambition Con t e xt and Appr o ach Shar ed Gr o wth Ambition Gener al S tandar d Disclosur es Specific S tandar d Disclosur es KP MG Assur ance S ta t Growing Underground emen Growing Underground (GU) was part of the first cohort of the UK t Unreasonable Impact programme. It utilises the latest LED lighting and hydroponic growing systems to sustainably grow fresh herbs and salads year-round. Supplying local food services, retail, and farmers’ markets, GU reduces the need to import crops and minimises wasted energy from long-distance food transport. For more details about Unreasonable Impact, refer to page 14. home.barclays/annualreport Barclays PLC Environmental Social Governance Supplement 2016 • 04