- Significant business growth increasing staff numbers by 161 since 2019 baseline reporting.
- Reintroduction of face-to-face service delivery after COVID-19 restrictions.
- Lack of baseline reporting for printing (paper) and waste in earlier years.
The Big Life Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019-20 to 2022-23 reporting, The Big Life Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 255.4K kg CO2e/year (2022/23). By scope: Scope 1: 160.8K kg CO2e/year (2022/23); Scope 2: 94.5K kg CO2e/year (2022/23); Scope 3: 286.1K kg CO2e - 255394 kg CO2e = 30740 kg CO2e/year (2022/23). 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
255.4K kg CO2e/year (2022/23)
2019-20 to 2022-23
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019-20 to 2022-23)
| 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). | 160.8K kg CO2e/year (2022/23) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 94.5K kg CO2e/year (2022/23) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 286.1K kg CO2e - 255394 kg CO2e = 30740 kg CO2e/year (2022/23) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019-20 to 2022-23 | 255.4K kg CO2e/year (2022/23) |
| 2019-20 to 2021-22 | 329.9K kgCO2e (2021/22) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 48% reduction in carbon emissions against the 2019 baseline (from 460,964 kg CO2e to 232,888 kg CO2e in 2020/21 and 255,394 kg CO2e in 2022/23).
- Achieved ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification.
- Implemented agile working, reducing mileage and printing.
- Completed external energy audits for 6 sites.
- Introduced Docman10 for electronic document management.
- Implemented paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, and metal recycling.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025.
- Reduce gas consumption by 50% by 2025.
- Reduce electric consumption by 50% by 2025.
- Reduce mileage by 50% by 2025.
- Reduce printing by 75% by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilityResource Management