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Big Yellow Group PLC
Big Yellow Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Big Yellow Group's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofBig Yellow Group amounted to2,009.4metric 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).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Big Yellow Groupdecreased by 10.77%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
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 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Big Yellow Group were 52.9 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Big Yellow Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Big Yellow Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 78.67%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2024), Big Yellow Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 54.04%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Big Yellow Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Big Yellow Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 1,956.5 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Big Yellow Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Big Yellow Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 32.79%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2024), 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.a
What methodology does Big Yellow Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Big Yellow Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Big Yellow Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Big Yellow Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Big Yellow Group reported 867 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Big Yellow Group includes a breakdown across 3of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,down from 6 in 2024, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
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 2025, Big Yellow Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 867 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
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.a
Has Big Yellow Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Big Yellow Group's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 97.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Big Yellow Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 96.97%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Big Yellow Group disclose?
In 2025, Big Yellow Group reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
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 2025, the largest contributors to Big Yellow Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 651 tCOâ‚‚e(75.09%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 210 tCOâ‚‚e(24.22%)
- Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5): 6 tCOâ‚‚e(0.69%)
Big Yellow Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Big Yellow Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Big Yellow Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 52.9 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 265 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.2 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Big Yellow Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Big Yellow Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Big Yellow Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.2 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.84, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Big Yellow Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Big Yellow Group ranked 2 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Big Yellow Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Big Yellow Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Big Yellow Group reported a total carbon footprint of 2,876.4 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 90.68% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Big Yellow Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 68.02% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 30.14%.a