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US
updated 6 months ago

Universal Music Group, Inc.

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Universal Music Group, Inc. (UMG), a leading entity in the global music industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1934, UMG has evolved into a powerhouse, encompassing a diverse range of operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its extensive portfolio of record labels, including iconic names such as Interscope, Def Jam, and Capitol Records. UMG's core services include music publishing, recorded music, and merchandising, setting it apart with its innovative approach to artist development and digital distribution. With a strong market position, UMG consistently ranks among the top music companies worldwide, boasting a roster of celebrated artists and numerous Grammy Awards. Its commitment to fostering creativity and embracing technological advancements solidifies its status as a leader in the ever-evolving music landscape.

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How does Universal Music Group, 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.

72

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Universal Music Group, Inc.'s score of 72 is higher than 85% 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 Group, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Universal Music Group N.V.

Universal Music Group, Inc. currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Universal Music Group N.V., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, Universal Music Group, Inc. has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company is still in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. The emissions data and climate commitments may be inherited from its parent company, Universal Music Group N.V., which is responsible for setting the overarching sustainability goals. However, specific details regarding emissions or targets from Universal Music Group N.V. have not been provided in the available data. In summary, while Universal Music Group, Inc. is part of a larger corporate family that may have climate initiatives, there is currently no specific emissions data or reduction commitments available for the company itself.

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2019202220232024
Scope 1
4,441,000
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Scope 2
7,013,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
530,824,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Universal Music Group, Inc.'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 Group, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Universal Music Group, Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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