Coldplay, Live Nation and more co-sign on sustainability study

Led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the study will examine the industry's carbon footprint and suggest practical solutions

Coldplay are due to play a rescheduled run in Brazil next year
Coldplay are due to play a rescheduled run in Brazil next year © Wikimedia Commons/Frank Schwichtenberg

A comprehensive study of the live music industry’s carbon footprint will be conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and co-funded by Coldplay, Live Nation and Warner Music Group (WMG).

The report will suggest practical solutions to reduce the environmental impact of live music events “at every level,” from pubs and clubs to stadiums.

The partnership will kick off with an initial research phase focused on the UK and the US which will be presented as an Assessment…

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