Sony Music Publishing, LLC, a leading entity in the music publishing industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1960, the company has established itself as a powerhouse in the global music landscape, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in the management and licensing of music rights, Sony Music Publishing offers a diverse catalogue that includes iconic songs and contemporary hits. Its unique approach to nurturing songwriters and composers sets it apart, fostering creativity and innovation within the industry. With a strong market position, Sony Music Publishing has achieved numerous accolades, including recognition for its extensive roster of award-winning artists and songwriters. The company continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of music publishing, ensuring that creators are supported and their works are celebrated.
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Sony Music Publishing, LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family under Sony Group Corporation, which has established various climate commitments and initiatives that cascade down to its subsidiaries. As a current subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, Sony Music Publishing adheres to the sustainability goals set by its parent company. These 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. Additionally, Sony Group Corporation has made commitments to reduce its overall carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets for Sony Music Publishing have not been detailed. While no absolute emissions figures are reported, the company's alignment with Sony Group Corporation's climate strategies indicates a commitment to addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions in line with industry standards.
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| Scope 1 | 891,486,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 
Sony Music Publishing, LLC'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.
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 Publishing, LLC 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.