Gear4music Sustainability Profile
Gear4music, officially known as Gear4music Ltd, is a leading online retailer of musical instruments and equipment, headquartered in York, GB. Founded in 2003, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe, serving musicians and audio professionals with a diverse range of products. Specialising in a wide array of musical gear, Gear4music offers everything from guitars and keyboards to professional audio equipment and orchestral instruments. Their unique approach combines competitive pricing with an extensive selection, catering to both beginners and seasoned professionals alike. Recognised for its commitment to quality and customer service, Gear4music has established a strong market position, becoming a go-to destination for music enthusiasts. With a focus on innovation and accessibility, the company continues to achieve significant milestones in the music retail industry.
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Gear4music's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Gear4music reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,527,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 336,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 340,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 29,852,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (15,401,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (10,688,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 31,955,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 353,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 396,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 31,206,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions year-on-year. Despite these figures, Gear4music has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction initiatives or SBTi targets. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Gear4music Limited, and is part of a broader corporate family relationship with Gear4music (Holdings) plc, which provides additional context for their emissions reporting. Overall, while Gear4music has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of formal reduction commitments highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 353,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 396,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 31,206,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Gear4music's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Gear4music's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and decreased by approximately 4% since 2023, 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 52% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Gear4music'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.
Gear4music 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.
