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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In 2023, Gear4music reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,955,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 353,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 396,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 93,618,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and employee commuting. For 2024, the company anticipates a slight decrease in total emissions to about 30,527,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions projected at 336,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 340,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions are expected to remain substantial at approximately 89,556,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Gear4music has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company operates within an industry context where many organisations are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, yet Gear4music's current commitments remain unspecified.
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Scope 1 | 2,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 800 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 3 | 7,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 00,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Gear4music is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.