Musicmagpie
MusicMagpie, officially known as Music Magpie Ltd, is a leading player in the UK’s tech recycling and second-hand retail industry. Headquartered in GB, the company operates extensively across the UK, providing a sustainable solution for consumers looking to sell or buy pre-owned electronics, DVDs, CDs, and video games. Founded in 2007, MusicMagpie has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of its innovative trade-in service that allows users to easily exchange unwanted items for cash. The company’s core offerings include a user-friendly platform for selling and purchasing refurbished tech products, which sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction, MusicMagpie has established itself as a trusted name, recognised for its contributions to reducing electronic waste and promoting a circular economy.
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Musicmagpie's score of 16 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Musicmagpie's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Musicmagpie reported total carbon emissions of approximately 36,424,900 kg CO2e. This figure includes 320,400 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 6,400 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 36,098,100 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from the value chain, such as purchased goods and services, employee commuting, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products. In 2022, Musicmagpie's total emissions were approximately 70,967,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reduction in emissions year-on-year. The company has shown a consistent effort to lower its carbon footprint, with emissions decreasing from about 80,083,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to the current figure. Despite these reductions, Musicmagpie has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of formal commitments suggests that while the company is actively reducing emissions, it may not yet have established formalised climate targets. Overall, Musicmagpie's emissions data reflects a positive trend towards sustainability, aligning with broader industry efforts to mitigate climate impact.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 370,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 401,000 | - | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 79,312,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Musicmagpie 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.
