Impala’s latest assessment aggregates data from 73 independent labels, utilizing a recently recalibrated calculator that specifically adjusts how vinyl manufacturing impact is quantified. While these methodological shifts make longitudinal comparisons difficult, the current dataset clearly identifies physical production as the dominant emission source at 40.4% of the average total, significantly outpacing air distribution (22.7%) and business travel (11.3%).
This report underscores a critical tension in the independent sector: the economic reliance on high-margin physical formats versus the urgent need for decarbonization. As over 180 labels now engage with tracking tools, the industry is moving from theoretical sustainability goals to granular supply chain accountability, forcing a necessary re-evaluation of manufacturing logistics and freight methods.
Curated by MusicResearch.com from Music Ally. Read the full article at: Impala publishes its third annual carbon-calculator report
