Big Yellow
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Big Yellow's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Big Yellow's score of 41 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Big Yellow's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Big Yellow Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,154,000 kg CO2e, with specific breakdowns of 309,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,368,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 480,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint significantly. Big Yellow has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by FY2032, using FY2019 as the baseline year. 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 necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Over the years, Big Yellow has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with emissions from Scope 1 and 2 decreasing from about 6,758,000 kg CO2e in 2011 to 2,577,000 kg CO2e in 2021. This trend indicates a proactive approach to managing and reducing their environmental impact.
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Add to project| 2011 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 184,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,758,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 544,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Big Yellow is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
