Coldplay made history with monumental steps towards sustainability on their 2022 Music Of The Spheres World Tour. As one of the world’s most beloved and influential bands, they’re creating a playbook to change the future of live music.
After working with Coldplay’s team from day one of planning for the tour, their sustainability ambitions inspired us at Live Nation to create a brand new role at the company dedicated to supporting the implementation of sustainable practices on the road throughout the tour. The new Green Nation Touring representative role has continued to support other Green Nation tours.
Some of the greatest hits include:
47% reduction in direct CO2 emissions per show compared to previous tours
66% of all show waste being diverted from landfills
10 partnerships with green travel providers — including public transportation, eBike and eScooter rentals, and rideshare providers
Electric battery system charged by renewable energy used to power the stage
Tour trucks fueled with lower carbon biofuels wherever available
Coldplay also engaged in key partnerships to drive impact. The band worked with One Tree Planted to create a restorative impact for nature by planting one tree for every ticket sold on the Music Of The Spheres World Tour and through proceeds of all individual tee sales. As of June 2023, Coldplay and One Tree Planted have added 9M trees to our environment.
Check out Coldplay's website for more information on their ongoing sustainability efforts, including contributions to foundations like Client Earth, Global Citizen, The Ocean Cleanup, and more.