Music industry unites to pledge net-zero emissions by 2050

Major labels Sony, Universal and Warner join independents signing up to climate schemes that guide companies toward cleaner futures

A number of the world's biggest record labels have united to commit to action on their environmental impact.

The three major labels - Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group - plus independents such as the Beggars and Secretly groups of labels, Warp, Ninja Tune and more, have signed the Music Climate Pact which will see them pledge actionable climate targets".