Believe Music, a leading player in the digital music distribution industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a key partner for independent artists and labels, providing innovative solutions for music distribution, marketing, and rights management. With a focus on empowering creators, Believe Music offers a suite of services that includes digital distribution, data analytics, and promotional support, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. The company has achieved significant milestones, including rapid global expansion and strategic partnerships, solidifying its position as a trusted ally for artists seeking to navigate the evolving music industry. Through its commitment to transparency and artist-centric practices, Believe Music continues to redefine the way music is shared and monetised worldwide.
How does Believe Music's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2023, Believe Music reported total carbon emissions of approximately 62,603,100 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly from business travel, which accounted for about 62,579,800 kg CO2e. The company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 127,600 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 1,137,900 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Believe Music's total emissions were about 70,8040 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 306,180 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 401,860 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were primarily driven by business travel, which amounted to approximately 235,500 kg CO2e. Believe Music has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. This target reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Believe Music independently reports its carbon emissions and climate commitments.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 448,950 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 422,120 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Believe Music's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2022, 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 "Business Travel" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Believe Music 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.

