- Supply chain disruptions due to human rights concerns with solar panel supplier.
- Delayed solar panel retrofit program due to supply chain issues.
- Need to improve data collection for water and waste.
- Total loss of Cheadle store due to a deliberately started fire.
Big Yellow Group PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Big Yellow Group PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.7K tCO2e (location-based). By scope: Scope 1: 309 tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.4K tCO2e (location-based) 0 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 480 tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.7K tCO2e (location-based)
2022
Renewable Energy
25.8% (in large solar PV stores)
of total energy
Water Usage
76.9K m3
2022
Energy Use
11.8K MWh (grid bought electricity plus solar energy)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 309 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.4K tCO2e (location-based) 0 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 480 tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.7K tCO2e (location-based) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 2.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2020-04 to 2021-03 | 2.2K tCO2e/year (location-based) 139 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2019-04 to 2020-03 | 2.6K tCO2e (location based) 1273.7 tCO2e (market based) |
| 2018-19 | 2.9K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Set science-based targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
- Opened three new stores with solar installations, increasing renewable electricity generation by 27%.
- Achieved a GRESB score of 84% (4 stars) and a CDP rating of B.
- Removed single-use plastic packaging from eight product lines.
- Implemented paper-free customer move-ins, saving approximately 800,000 pieces of paper annually.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Retrofit 36 stores with solar installations by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve Net Renewable Energy Positive and Net Zero Emissions by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCommunity InvestmentEmployee WellbeingSupply Chain ResponsibilityHealth and Safety