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Epidemic Sound

Epidemic Sound, a leading name in the music licensing industry, was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden (SE). The company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America and Europe, catering to a diverse clientele of content creators, filmmakers, and brands. Specialising in providing high-quality, royalty-free music and sound effects, Epidemic Sound offers a unique subscription model that allows users to access an extensive library of tracks without the complexities of traditional licensing. This innovative approach has positioned the company as a go-to resource for those seeking to enhance their audio-visual projects. With notable achievements such as partnerships with prominent platforms and a rapidly growing user base, Epidemic Sound continues to redefine the landscape of music licensing, making it easier for creators to find the perfect soundtrack for their work.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Epidemic Sound'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.

45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Epidemic Sound's score of 45 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Epidemic Sound's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Epidemic Sound reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,985,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 22,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 11,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 4,952,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a notable decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 39,017,210 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3,900 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 11,700 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 39,001,610 kg CO2e. Epidemic Sound has committed to setting scientifically-based climate targets in alignment with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. This commitment, initiated in 2023, aims to cover the entire value chain and is expected to be developed by 2025. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes, particularly focusing on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. As a company headquartered in Sweden, Epidemic Sound is part of the software and services sector and is taking significant steps to enhance its sustainability practices and reduce its overall environmental impact.

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Scope 1
3,900
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Scope 2
11,700
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Scope 3
39,001,610
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Epidemic Sound's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Epidemic Sound is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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