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Big Yellow Group PLC, commonly known as Big Yellow, stands as the United Kingdom's premier self storage provider. Headquartered in Great Britain, the company operates a network of purpose-built self storage facilities across the UK, serving a diverse clientele. Established in 1998, Big Yellow has grown significantly to become a prominent FTSE 250 company.
The core business centres on offering secure, modern, and highly flexible self storage solutions for both personal and business use. Customers benefit from individually alarmed storage units available in a wide range of sizes, complemented by convenient access and adaptable terms. This commitment to security, convenience, and variety distinguishes Big Yellow in the competitive storage market.
73
DitchCarbon score
+37 vs industry average
Big Yellow’s score of 73 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.146
20182025
The Business Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 25% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Big Yellow's reported carbon emissions
Big Yellow, a UK-based company in the "Other business services (74)" industry, is committed to reducing its carbon emissions.
In 2025, Big Yellow reported total Scope 1 emissions of 53,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of 1,956,000 kg CO2e, and partial Scope 3 emissions of 665,000 kg CO2e. The partial Scope 3 emissions include 14,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations and 651,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities.
Big Yellow has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 70% by FY2032 from a FY2019 base year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and fuel and energy-related activities by 61.1% per square foot within the same timeframe. Big Yellow also has a long-term commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2050 for its operational Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions, aligning with the UK Government target.
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Big Yellow’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2032
70% reduction in Scope 1
Big Yellow Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 70% by FY2032 from a FY2019 base year. Big Yellow Group also commits…
At risk70%
2032
70% reduction in Scope 2
Big Yellow Group commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 70% by FY2032 from a FY2019 base year. Big Yellow Group also commits…
Insufficient data70%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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