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.
+35 vs industry average
Big Yellow’s score of 67 is higher than 82% 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
Business Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Business Services industry has increased its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Big Yellow's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Big Yellow Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,009,000 kg CO2e, comprising 53,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,956,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 651,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to fuel and energy activities and waste generated in operations. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint significantly. Big Yellow has set ambitious targets to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% from a fiscal year 2020 baseline by 2032. Additionally, they aim to decrease 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. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions for its operational Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, in line with UK government targets. This commitment underscores Big Yellow's proactive approach to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within the real estate sector.
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Big Yellow’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2050
34% reduction in all scopes
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions (from 2011 baseline year) reduction of 34% by 2020 Scope 1 & 2 Emissions (from 2011 baseline year) reduction of 80% by…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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