Warner Music Group Corp., commonly referred to as Warner Music, is a leading global music entertainment company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1958, Warner Music has established itself as a powerhouse in the music industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.
The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes record labels, music publishing, and artist services, catering to a wide array of genres and audiences. Warner Music's unique approach to artist development and innovative marketing strategies has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones, including the successful launch of numerous chart-topping albums and singles.
With a commitment to fostering creativity and embracing digital transformation, Warner Music continues to shape the future of music, making it a pivotal player in the ever-evolving entertainment landscape.
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Warner Music’s score of 49 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Media Production has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Media Production industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Warner Music's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Warner Music Group (WMG) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 224,403,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 2,249,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 6,599,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 224,403,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2033, using FY2023 as the baseline. Additionally, WMG aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% within the same timeframe, focusing on purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and business travel. WMG has also pledged to source 100% renewable energy across its global operations by 2030, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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Warner Music’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
We committed to sourcing 100% renewable energy across our gl…
We committed to sourcing 100% renewable energy across our global operations by 2030.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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