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Independent Record Pressing

category

Music + Entertainment

first certified

2023

current certification year

2024

About The Climate Label

Companies with The Climate Label provide products and services that are better for the climate, because they account for the greenhouse gas emissions from operating their business.

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01

Emissions

Independent Record Pressing measured its GHG emissions in order to understand its impact on the climate and inform its plans to reduce GHGs over time.

Total 2023 GHG Emissions

2,731

tCO2e

(market-based)

Roughly equal to driving 609 gas-powered cars for one year

1.32

kgCO2e

per unit of product

Emissions intensity

Independent Record Pressing's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. Independent Record Pressing attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.

Absolute Emissions (tCO2e)

Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per unit of product)

Emissions year

Note: The chart shows market-based emissions totals.

02

Funding for Climate Solutions

Independent Record Pressing is funding a portfolio of projects to support the climate transition. This portfolio includes specific actions within their operations, as well as projects elsewhere around the world.

Total climate funding

$16,386

03

Reduction Plans

As part of its climate transition planning, Independent Record Pressing has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.

Active

Source of emissions

Raw materials

Action

Increase use of vinyl regrind material in the production of vinyl records by 65%, thereby reducing the purchase of virgin vinyl (compound).

Status

Newly set


Complete By

Q4 2025

Scope

Scope 3

Source of emissions

Electricity

Action

Replace fluorescents with LEDs and install motion sensors in break room, rest rooms & aisles on plant floor to reduce electricity usage.

Status

Newly set


Complete By

Q4 2025

Scope

Scope 2

Completed

Source of emissions

Energy at offices or controlled facilities

Action

We will contact energy companies to perform an energy audit on our facility to see where we can reduce consumption.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q2 2024

Scope

Scope 1

Source of emissions

Downstream shipping

Action

Reduce individual shipments via ground by 66% by consolidating these shipements for our large capacity customers.

Status

Completed


Complete By

Q4 2024

Scope

Scope 3

Our commitment towards balancing our carbon footprint sees us joining a community that is working towards bettering the planet through consistent and positive business practices.

— Independent Record Pressing

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