- Climate crisis impacting concerts and festivals.
- Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic, climate change, and geopolitical crises.
- Lack of representation for women and underrepresented groups in the music industry.
- Need for robust IP protections and enforcement in the context of AI.
- Measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions across the value chain.
Warner Music Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-10 to 2023-09 reporting, Warner Music Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.8K MTCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 7.2K 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
8.8K MTCO2e/year
2022-10 to 2023-09
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-10 to 2023-09)
| 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). | 1.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.2K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-10 to 2023-09 | 8.8K MTCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 19.0K MT CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 21000 MT CO2e (employee travel) in 2019 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Set a goal of sourcing 100% renewable energy across our offices by 2030.
- Introduced an industry-first method of creating greener vinyl in conjunction with Sonopress (EcoRecord, using recyclable PET and reducing energy consumption by up to 85%).
- Launched a Vinyl Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to understand the GHG impacts of vinyl production.
- Produced WMG’s first ever BioVinyl LPs using bio-based PVC.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Roll out mandatory DEI Foundations course to all countries in 2024.
- Complete accessibility audits and neurodiverse workplace assessments across UK offices and implement results.
📅 Medium-term
- Source 100% renewable energy for operations by 2030.
- Increase public transportation utilization by 20% at Warner Music Live events.
🔭 Long-term
- Decarbonize entire value chain (Scope 3 emissions reduction target not explicitly stated, but implied).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Empowering Our People and Creative TalentUsing Our Scale and Influence for GoodReducing Our Impact on the Environment