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updated 17 days ago

Sony Music Holdings Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Sony Music Holdings Inc., a prominent player in the global music industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1929, the company has evolved into a leading force in music entertainment, encompassing various operational regions worldwide. With a diverse portfolio that includes record labels, music publishing, and artist management, Sony Music is renowned for its innovative approach to music distribution and promotion. The company boasts a rich catalogue of artists across multiple genres, setting it apart with unique marketing strategies and cutting-edge technology. Notable achievements include numerous Grammy Awards and a strong market position, making it one of the largest music companies globally. Sony Music Holdings Inc. continues to shape the future of music, leveraging its extensive resources to support artists and deliver exceptional content to audiences.

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How does Sony Music Holdings Inc.'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.

100

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Media Production 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Sony Music Holdings Inc.'s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

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Sony Music Holdings Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Sony Group Corporation

Sony Music Holdings Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, which cascades its climate commitments and emissions data down to its subsidiaries. Sony Group Corporation has set ambitious climate targets, including commitments to reduce emissions across its operations. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to address climate change and include participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, which aims for 100% renewable energy usage. While specific reduction targets for Sony Music Holdings Inc. are not detailed, the overarching goals from Sony Group Corporation reflect a commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon footprints across all levels of the corporate family. The company is actively engaged in efforts to mitigate climate impact, aligning with industry standards and best practices. As of now, without specific emissions data, the focus remains on the commitments and initiatives inherited from Sony Group Corporation, which underscore a dedication to environmental responsibility and climate action.

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How Carbon Intensive is Sony Music Holdings Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sony Music Holdings Inc.'s primary industry is Printed matter and recorded media (22), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sony Music Holdings Inc.'s Location?

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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. This request for Sony Music Holdings Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sony Music Holdings Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sony Music Holdings Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 15% last year and increased by approximately 4% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
60%
Purchased Goods and Services
25%
Capital Goods
12%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Investments
<1%

Sony Music Holdings Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Sony Music Holdings Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

Compare Sony Music Holdings Inc.'s Emissions with Industry Peers

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