Gear4music
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). In comparison, the 2023 emissions were about 31,955,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 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 publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to disclose its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact reporting.
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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 is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
