Universal Music Group NV
Universal Music Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Universal Music Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Universal Music Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Universal Music Group's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Universal Music Group amounted to 10,255 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Universal Music Group decreased by 3.37%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Universal Music Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Universal Music Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Universal Music Group were 2,436 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Universal Music Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Universal Music Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 53.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Universal Music Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 35.56%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Universal Music Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Universal Music Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,870 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 7,819 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Universal Music Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Universal Music Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 10.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Universal Music Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 11.31% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Universal Music Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Universal Music Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Universal Music Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Universal Music Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Universal Music Group reported 548,753 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Universal Music Group includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Universal Music Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Universal Music Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Universal Music Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 548,753 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 95.21% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 4.79% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Universal Music Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Universal Music Group's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Universal Music Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Universal Music Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Universal Music Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Universal Music Group disclose?
In 2025, Universal Music Group reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Universal Music Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Universal Music Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 387,574 tCO₂e (70.63%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 56,111 tCO₂e (10.23%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 36,184 tCO₂e (6.59%)
Universal Music Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Universal Music Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Universal Music Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,436 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,701 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.17 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Universal Music Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Universal Music Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Universal Music Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.17 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.91, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Universal Music Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Universal Music Group ranked 3 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Universal Music Group among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Universal Music Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Universal Music Group reported a total carbon footprint of 559,008 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.51% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Universal Music Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.4%.a