Performing Right Society
Performing Right Society, commonly known as PRS for Music, is a leading music rights organisation headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1914, PRS for Music has played a pivotal role in the music industry, ensuring that songwriters, composers, and music publishers receive fair compensation for the use of their works. With a strong presence across the UK and significant operations in Europe, PRS for Music is dedicated to protecting the rights of its members. The organisation offers a range of services, including licensing, royalty collection, and distribution, making it unique in its comprehensive approach to music rights management. Notable achievements include representing over 150,000 members and managing millions of musical works, solidifying its position as a trusted authority in the industry. PRS for Music continues to innovate, adapting to the evolving landscape of music consumption while championing the rights of creators.
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Performing Right Society's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, the Performing Right Society (PRS) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 452,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 91,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and 361,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, there were no reported Scope 1 emissions for this year. Comparatively, in 2022, PRS's total emissions were about 469,000 kg CO2e, with 56,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 175,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 238,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This indicates a reduction in total emissions of approximately 17,000 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. Despite these reductions, PRS has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor have they disclosed any initiatives aimed at further decreasing their carbon footprint. The organisation's emissions per employee were reported at 150 kg CO2e in 2022, but no data is available for 2023. Additionally, emissions per million pounds of revenue were approximately 0.00025 tonnes CO2e in 2022, with no figures provided for 2023. Overall, while PRS has made some progress in reducing emissions, the absence of formal reduction targets or climate commitments suggests there is room for improvement in their sustainability strategy.
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Add to project| 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 56,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 175,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 238,000 | 000,000 |
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Performing Right Society 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.
