Warner Music Group Corp
Warner Music Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Warner 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).
However, Warner Music Group has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Warner Music Group's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Warner Music Group amounted to 8,813 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Warner Music Group decreased by 18.29%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Warner Music Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Warner Music Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Warner Music Group were 1,583 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Warner Music Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Warner Music Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 65.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Warner Music Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 69.88%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Warner Music Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Warner Music Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,230 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Warner Music Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Warner Music Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 49.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Warner Music Group's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 30.72% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Warner Music Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Warner Music Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Warner Music Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Warner Music Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Warner Music Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,583 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,037 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Warner Music Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Warner Music Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Warner Music Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.29 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Warner Music Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Warner Music Group ranked 6 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Warner Music Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a