BMG Rights Management GmbH, commonly known as BMG, is a leading global music rights management company headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2008, BMG has rapidly established itself as a significant player in the music industry, focusing on the acquisition and management of music publishing and recording rights. With a strong presence in key markets across Europe, North America, and Asia, BMG offers a unique blend of services that includes music publishing, recorded music, and rights management. The company is renowned for its innovative approach, leveraging technology to enhance the value of its clients' music assets. BMG's commitment to transparency and fair remuneration has garnered it a reputation as a trusted partner for artists and songwriters alike. Notable achievements include its rapid growth and strategic acquisitions, positioning BMG as one of the top independent music companies in the world.
How does BMG Rights Management GmbH'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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BMG Rights Management GmbH's score of 68 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, headquartered in Germany (DE), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, which may influence its climate commitments and initiatives. As part of its corporate family, BMG Rights Management GmbH inherits climate commitments and reduction targets from Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA. However, there are no documented reduction targets or specific climate pledges listed for BMG Rights Management GmbH itself. The absence of direct emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that BMG Rights Management GmbH is still in the process of establishing its own climate strategy, potentially aligning with the broader goals set by its parent company.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 287,900,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 289,700,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,632,200,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
BMG Rights Management GmbH's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 36% last year and increased by approximately 35% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 53% 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.
BMG Rights Management GmbH 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.