Press Release
EARTHDAY.ORG, INDIA, AWARDS COLDPLAY THE “ARTIST FOR THE EARTH AMBASSADOR AWARD” – IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY IN LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
March 25, 2025
Mumbai, March 25, 2025, EARTHDAY.ORG (EDO), India, a global leader in Earth Day advocacy, applauds global superstars, Coldplay, for their deep commitment and action to support sustainability by awarding them the prestigious Artists for the Earth Award.
Coldplay’s, Music of the Spheres, global concert tour, 2025, has set remarkable sustainability milestones – a 59% reduction in direct carbon emissions; concerts 100% powered by renewable energy-powered, they planted 9 million trees – one for each concert-goer, created kinetic dance floors and energy-generating bicycles enabling fans to literally contribute to power to every concert!
‘Coldplay’s commitment has set a global benchmark, proving that music and environmental consciousness can come together to inspire millions towards sustainable lifestyles.” says Tom Cosgrove, Chief Creative and Content Officer, EDO. “Coldplay has set the gold standard for the music industry.”
As EARTHDAY.ORG approaches its 55th anniversary in 2025, uniting the world around the Earth Day theme Our Power, Our Planet, we want to inspire everyone to embrace the realities and opportunity of renewable energy. We invite everyone to get involved in supporting the health of the planet by making this Earth Day your Earth Action Day.
“This concert will stay with me as a powerful reminder that sustainability is a daily choice. When creativity meets consciousness – change happens,’ says Debapriya Dutt, Director, Projects, South and Southeast Asia. “That if we all commit to small, intentional changes, we can build a future where we don’t just listen to songs about hope—we live them.”
At the Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad, India, EARTHDAY.ORG‘s Debapriya Dutt formally handed over the ‘Artists for the Earth Ambassador’ award to a representative of Coldplay.
“We thank Coldplay for their amazing efforts that benefit our entire planet. Your concerts have set a global benchmark, proving that music and environmental consciousness can come together to inspire millions. Thank you for all you do.’ Debapriya Dutt, Director, Projects, South and Southeast Asia, EARTHDAY.ORG.
“All art forms help resonate and communicate ideas and evoke emotions in ways that words alone often cannot accomplish.” says Karuna Singh, Regional Director, Asia, EARTHDAY.ORG. “The music of Coldplay, combined with their sustainable actions: a no-plastic policy, use of renewable energy, generating energy from dancing and planting trees, will inspire others to do their bit to ensure Earth remains habitable for all. Thank you, Coldplay, not just from us but from all of humanity.”
About EARTHDAY.ORG: Founded in 1970 by the organizers of the first Earth Day, EARTHDAY.ORG has grown into the world’s largest environmental movement, mobilizing over one billion people annually to protect the planet and its people. Our mission is to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental community globally. This year Earth Day marks its 55th anniversary and has designated this year’s Earth Day theme as Our Power, Our Planet. Learn more at EARTHDAY.ORG.
For Media Inquiries, Interviews & Photos Please Contact: Debapriya Dutt, Director, Projects, South and Southeast Asia, EARTHDAY.ORG: [email protected]
