Big Yellow Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Benchmark
Big Yellow's score of 65 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, with Scope 1 emissions at 114,900 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at 2,136,300 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were significant, totalling about 774,100 kg CO2e, which included 150,500 kg CO2e from business travel and 183,600 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. For 2023, the company recorded total emissions of around 2,394,780 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 254,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at 2,141,700 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 765,300 kg CO2e. Big Yellow has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70% by FY2032 from a FY2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 61.1% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and fuel and energy-related activities 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.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000 | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Big Yellow's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Big Yellow's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 148% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 24% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Big Yellow's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Big Yellow has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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