Today’s Solutions: November 02, 2024

Major players in the music industry have joined forces to combat the climate crisis by committing to the Music Climate Pact.

Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group as well as independent labels like the Beggars and Secretly groups of labels, Warp, Ninja Tune, and more, have all signed the pact. In doing so, they promise to form and do their best to uphold “actionable climate targets.”

Every company can choose one of the two schemes: Science-Based Targets or the SME Climate Commitment, which are part of the UN’s Race to Zero initiative. Both schemes demand that signatories reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030, and reach net zero by 2050.

Participating companies also promise to collaborate on measuring carbon emissions in the music industry by signing the pact, and vow to support artists who want to speak out on climate issues while educating fans about the environmental impact of the music industry that come with global touring, vinyl manufacturing, and energy consumption for power streaming.

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