Focusing on Spotify, the global leader in the sector, the analysis reveals the true scale of the carbon footprint generated by our daily playlists. The results show that total emissions linked to music streaming on Spotify are expected to reach 187,040 tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2025, an increase of 67% since 2021. — AFP Relaxnews
Music streaming may give the illusion of offering a means of consuming cultural media with no environmental impact. However, behind this ease of use lies a less harmonious reality.
This is highlighted in a new study by Greenly, a carbon accounting specialist, which looked at greenhouse gas emissions linked to music streaming. Focusing on Spotify, the global leader in the sector, the analysis reveals the true scale of the carbon footprint generated by our daily playlists. The results show that total emissions linked to music streaming on Spotify are expected to reach 187,040 tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2025, an increase of 67% since 2021.
