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GB
updated 10 days ago

Big Yellow

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Big Yellow Group PLC, commonly known as Big Yellow, is a leading self-storage provider headquartered in Guildford, GB. Established in 1998, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the self-storage industry, with numerous locations across the UK, including major cities like London and Manchester. Big Yellow offers a range of storage solutions tailored for both personal and business needs, featuring secure, flexible, and accessible units. Their commitment to customer service and innovative technology sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Big Yellow has achieved notable milestones, including a successful public listing and consistent growth in customer base, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in self-storage.

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Big Yellow's score of 62 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Big Yellow's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Big Yellow Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,251,200 kg CO2e, comprising 114,900 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,136,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based). Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were reported at about 554,100 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from business travel (150,500 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (183,600 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by FY2032, using FY2019 as the baseline. This commitment aligns with the UK Government's target for net-zero emissions by 2050. Furthermore, Big Yellow plans to reduce Scope 3 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's emissions data is sourced directly from the company, with no cascading from a parent organization. The company is actively working towards its targets, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action in the real estate sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Big Yellow's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Big Yellow is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Big Yellow is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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