Universal Music, the UK’s leading music company, has switched its supply to green energy company Ecotricity, meaning music recorded at Abbey Road Studios will now be powered by wind and sun.
Ecotricity will supply green electricity to four of Universal Music UK’s key sites in London, including its Kensington High Street headquarters and Abbey Road Studios, the oldest purpose-built recording studio in the world.
Dale Vince, Founder of Ecotricity, said, “Powering a business with green energy is the single biggest step a business can take to reduce the emissions that cause air pollution and climate change.
By simply switching to green power, Universal Music UK will reduce the environmental impact of its own operations
“Simply by switching to green power, Universal Music UK will reduce the environmental impact of its own operations – while supporting Britain’s energy independence and green economy.”
Universal Music UK recently achieved three-star certification under the Industry Green sustainability label, awarded to creative organizations with a systematic, achievable and inspiring approach to environmental sustainability.
Universal Music UK COO David Sharpe said: “Universal is committed to sustainability, as are many of our artists, and we hope other organizations will follow our lead and take similar action. to power their operations with green energy.
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