Coldplay Music Of The Spheres: Making Feats In Sustainability

Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour. One of the coolest tours of this year promoting the dear albums Music of the Spheres (2021) and Moon Music (2024). Not only is it awesome for the band carrying its name, it’s an amazing tour that’s been making feats in sustainability. From reducing CO2 emissions to creatively powering the stage, Coldplay’s sustainability efforts are wholeheartedly inspirational and admirable.

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Coldplay, a word that carries meaning. It’s not just the name of a band, it’s the name of four incredible individuals that have been touching the world’s hearts since 1996. A band comprising the amazing members Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion.

They have songs that carry meaning, kindness that carries value. And one of the best things about them is the effort they have been making for the sustainability of the world.

For their current world tour Music of the Spheres, a tour that’s been ongoing since 2022 and is set to end this September in 2025, they have been making feats in sustainability. From reducing CO2 emissions to creatively powering the stage in eco-friendly ways, this tour is something to take a look at and take notes from, because it teaches you that you can make art while also taking care of the world.

Here are some of the amazing ways Coldplay is leading a sustainable, eco-friendly tour:

Reducing CO2 Emissions

When making the announcement for the Music of the Spheres World Tour in 2021, Coldplay “pledged to reduce [their] direct carbon emissions (from show production, freight, band and crew travel) by at least 50%”.

In addition to working with partners and suppliers to decrease the impact of CO2 emissions, Coldplay partnered with DHL—the tour’s Official Logistics Partner—to reduce the impact of emissions from freight and transportation.

And you know what’s amazing? From the tour’s first two years, the band happily reported that direct CO2e emissions were significantly reduced by 59%, which is 59% less than their previous stadium tour in 2016-17, “on a show-by-show comparison”.

Kinetic Energy

In addition to reducing direct CO2e emissions, Coldplay’s tour is powering the stage in eco-friendly ways.

One of the impressive ways the band is doing this is via kinetic energy. Isn’t that cool?

They’re using kinetic dance floors which have been placed in specific locations around the stadium. When the fans jump up and down and dance, that physical action is converted into energy that helps power the show.

Not only this, but another form of kinetic energy the tour has is the installation of electricity-generating power bikes “so that fans can actively charge our show batteries”.

“Our stage production is now powered almost entirely with renewable, super-low emission energy. We avoid fossil fuels wherever possible.” – Coldplay

LED Wristbands

The LED wristbands fans wear at the show are actually reusable and made from 100% compostable, plant-based materials. The production of these wristbands has not only been reduced by about 80% through collection, sterilization and recharging them after each concert, but they also had an 86% average return and re-use rate.

Supporting Amazing Causes

For this tour, Coldplay has financially supported environmental organizations such as ClientEarth, The Ocean Cleanup, One Tree Planted, Climeworks, Project Seagrass and more.

“As we have always done, we will put 10% of everything we earn (touring, records, publishing etc) into a good causes fund.” – Coldplay

Reforestation

To reduce their carbon footprint even more, Coldplay has supported several nature projects around the world, with a focus on reforestation, rewilding, conservation and soil regeneration.

By partnering with One Tree Planted, the band has been planting one tree for every ticket sold and via the proceeds of all their individual tee sales, according to One Tree Planted’s website.

“The band is committed to being climate positive and eco-conscious, and we’re excited to play a role as Coldplay’s official reforestation partner!” – One Tree Planted.

In addition to this, by working with One Tree Planted, Coldplay has aided 21 planting projects across 17 countries.

Reducing CO2 emissions, powering the stage with kinetic energy, reusing LED wristbands, planting trees and supporting reforestation projects are just some of the many sustainability efforts Coldplay has implemented at the Music of the Spheres World Tour.

Not only are they an amazing band with incredible musical talent, they have a kind heart that cares for the world, one that encourages us to look out for and care for it, too.

To learn more about Coldplay’s eco-friendly tour, check out their Tour Emissions Update 2024 and Sustainability page.