- Macroeconomic and geopolitical changes impacting consumer confidence and demand
- Increased time and cost of moving products across UK-EU border
- Climate change risks (transitional and physical)
- Supply chain disruptions (reliance on China for manufacturing)
- Cybersecurity threats
Gear4music (Holdings) plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, Gear4music (Holdings) plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 30.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 336 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 340 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 29.9K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
30.5K tCO2e/year
2024
Energy Use
3.5M kWh/year
2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 336 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 340 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 29.9K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 1.1M kg CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Scope 1 emissions fell by 5%, Scope 2 emissions by 14%
- Installed solar panels at York distribution centre
- Launched second-hand platform, committing to circular economy
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeWaste managementProduct safety and qualitySupply chain labor standardsEmployee wellbeingBoard diversity