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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Gear4music'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.

54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Recreation and Sports 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Gear4music's score of 54 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gear4music's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Gear4music reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,955,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 353,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 396,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 31,206,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,156,402 kg CO2e, all attributed to Scope 3. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The emissions per customer order have also decreased over the years, from approximately 0.98 kg CO2e in 2020 to about 0.78 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating a trend towards improved efficiency. As Gear4music continues to navigate its climate commitments, it remains essential for the company to establish clear reduction targets and strategies to further mitigate its environmental impact.

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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gear4music's primary industry is Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92), which is 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. Gear4music is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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