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Universal Music

Universal Music Group (UMG), a leading entity in the global music industry, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL) and operates extensively across major regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1934, UMG has evolved into a powerhouse, representing a diverse array of artists and genres, from pop and rock to classical and hip-hop. The company excels in music publishing, recorded music, and merchandising, offering unique services that cater to both established and emerging talent. UMG's innovative approach to artist development and digital distribution has solidified its market position, making it a key player in the ever-evolving music landscape. With numerous accolades and a rich catalogue of iconic recordings, Universal Music continues to shape the future of music worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

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69

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Universal Music's score of 69 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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Universal Music's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Universal Music Group N.V. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 627,420,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,797,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,271,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 619,156,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 327,454,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 90,880,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, the previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 477,160,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial increase in emissions in 2024. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 58% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Universal Music aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 62% per EUR value added within the same timeframe. Universal Music's climate commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which encourages companies to establish science-aligned emissions reduction targets. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, which are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Universal Music Group is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while addressing its extensive Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of its carbon footprint.

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2019202220232024
Scope 1
4,441,000
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Scope 2
7,013,000
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Scope 3
530,824,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Universal Music's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very 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. This request for Universal Music is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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

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