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Machinery and Equipment
US
updated 2 months ago

Alternative Distribution Alliance Sustainability Profile

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Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) is a prominent music distribution company headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 1993, ADA has established itself as a key player in the music industry, specialising in the distribution of independent music labels and artists. The company offers a range of services, including digital distribution, marketing, and promotional support, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of its diverse clientele. ADA's commitment to empowering independent artists and labels sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong reputation for innovation and quality service, ADA has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for independent music distribution. Its extensive network and industry expertise continue to drive success for its partners in an ever-evolving music landscape.

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47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Alternative Distribution Alliance's score of 47 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Alternative Distribution Alliance's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Warner Music Group Corp.

Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. As a current subsidiary of Warner Music Group Corp., ADA's climate commitments and initiatives are influenced by its parent company's sustainability strategies. While there are no documented reduction targets or specific emissions figures for ADA, it is important to note that the organisation is part of a broader corporate family that may have established climate initiatives. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from Warner Music Group Corp., which is actively engaged in sustainability efforts, including commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). ADA's climate strategy aligns with industry standards, focusing on reducing carbon footprints and enhancing sustainability practices. However, without specific emissions data or reduction targets, the details of their commitments remain vague. The organisation is expected to follow the lead of Warner Music Group Corp. in pursuing effective climate action and emissions reduction strategies in the future.

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Scope 1
4,595,000
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Scope 2
4,582,000
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Scope 3
4,582,000
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Alternative Distribution Alliance's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alternative Distribution Alliance's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Alternative Distribution Alliance's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Alternative Distribution Alliance is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Alternative Distribution Alliance's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Alternative Distribution Alliance's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 19% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
19%
Business Travel
5%
Capital Goods
5%

Alternative Distribution Alliance'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.

Alternative Distribution Alliance has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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