Big Yellow Group PLC
Big Yellow Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Big Yellow Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Big Yellow Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Big Yellow Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Big Yellow Group amounted to 2,251.2 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Big Yellow Group decreased by 6.04%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Big Yellow Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Big Yellow Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Big Yellow Group were 114.9 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Big Yellow Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Big Yellow Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 66.03%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Big Yellow Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 54.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Big Yellow Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Big Yellow Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,136.3 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Big Yellow Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Big Yellow Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Big Yellow Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Big Yellow Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Big Yellow Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Big Yellow Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Big Yellow Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
Big Yellow Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into Big Yellow Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Big Yellow Group reported 554.1 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Big Yellow Group includes a breakdown across 2 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Big Yellow Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Big Yellow Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Big Yellow Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 554.1 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Big Yellow Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Big Yellow Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 17.69%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Big Yellow Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Big Yellow Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Big Yellow Group disclose?
In 2024, Big Yellow Group reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Big Yellow Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Big Yellow Group's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 403.6 tCOâ‚‚e (72.84%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 150.5 tCOâ‚‚e (27.16%)
Big Yellow Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Big Yellow Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Big Yellow Group reported a total carbon footprint of 2,805.3 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.32% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Big Yellow Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 76.15% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 19.75%.