Climate Change Data

Meta Platforms, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017-2022, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

Reporting Period: 2017-2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:8,533,471 tCO2e/year (2022, market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:66,934 tCO2e/year (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:273 tCO2e/year (2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:8,466,264 tCO2e/year (2022)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (2020-2022)
Total Energy Consumption:11,508,131 MWh/year (2022)
Water Consumption:4,893,023 m3/year (2022)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Water Stewardship

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced operational emissions by 94% from a 2017 baseline, achieving net-zero operational emissions since 2020.
  • Achieved 100% renewable energy for global operations in 2020.

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Net-zero emissions across value chain by 2030
  • Restore more water than used by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing Scope 3 emissions, which constitute the largest component of Meta's footprint.
  • Managing water withdrawal in areas with water stress.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing various strategies to reduce Scope 3 emissions, including life cycle assessments (LCAs) and environmentally extended input-output (EEIO) analysis.
  • Focusing on water restoration projects in watersheds where data centers are located, aiming for net-positive water by 2030.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, GHG Protocol

Certifications: LEED, ISO 50001

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2019

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:364,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions (reduction from 2017 levels)
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:86% of overall electricity mix
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:77 million cubic meters (savings from renewable energy procurement)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Renewable Energy
  • Water Stewardship
  • Responsible Supply Chain
  • Sustainable Data Centers
  • Sustainable Workplaces

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved a 59 percent reduction in operational GHG emissions compared to 2017 levels.
  • Achieved 86 percent renewable energy for operations.
  • Contracted four new water restoration projects restoring 206,000 cubic meters of water per year in data center communities.
  • Four US data center buildings earned LEED Gold certification; one in Sweden achieved LEED Platinum.
  • Offset more than 100,000 metric tons of carbon emissions from employee business travel and air travel to major internal events.

Social Achievements

  • Issued annual Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement.
  • Partnered with World Water Week, training over 500 water stewardship practitioners.
  • Created a new sustainable design program for new offices, leading to three LEED certifications.
  • Hosted 40 Earth Week events across 25 global offices.
  • Published a report quantifying the job and economic impact of data centers in Sweden and Denmark.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Support global operations with 100 percent renewable energy from 2020 onward.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce operational (Scope 1 and 2) greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent by 2020 (compared to 2017).

Environmental Challenges

  • Climate change impacts and natural disasters.
  • Water stress in certain regions.
  • Minimizing environmental footprint of global supply chain.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Science-based target of reducing operational (Scope 1 and 2) greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent by 2020 (compared to 2017).
  • Climate risk assessment portfolio of 260 sites.
  • Investing in water restoration projects.
  • Working with suppliers to integrate climate resilience into their emergency planning and business continuity practices.
  • Developing a framework of standards and expectations for suppliers, including the Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct.
  • Proactive engagement with suppliers through dialogue, independent audits, and assessments.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct
  • Electronics Reuse and Recycling Standard

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Sea level rise
  • Heat stress
  • Typhoons
  • Hurricanes
  • Water stress
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: LEED Gold (four US data centers), LEED Platinum (one Sweden data center)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Ireland's Green Construction Award (Clonee data center)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:3,922,000 tCO2e/year (net, after carbon removal)
Scope 1 Emissions:29,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:9,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:4,029,000 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:100% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:7,170,000 MWh/year
Water Consumption:2,269,971 m3/year (consumption)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.000012 tCO2e/monthly active person (2020)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Energy
  • Water Management
  • Operational Waste
  • Responsible Supply Chain
  • Human Rights & Labor
  • Societal Impact of Products & Services

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved net zero emissions in operations by reducing GHG emissions by 94% from a 2017 baseline and supporting carbon removal projects.
  • Achieved 100% renewable energy for global operations with over 2.8 GW of wind and solar projects online.
  • Restored nearly 5.8 million cubic meters of water in high water-stress regions.

Social Achievements

  • Deepened collaboration with priority suppliers to address labor, human rights, health, and safety issues.
  • Launched the Climate Science Information Center and Climate Conversation Map to promote climate action.
  • Completed first offices slated for WELL and Fitwel® certifications.

Governance Achievements

  • Sustainability is embedded in Facebook’s business and governance structure; the Audit and Risk Oversight Committee of the Board of Directors receives updates.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions across our value chain by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Climate-related risks to facilities, data centers, and supply chain (wildfires, sea-level rise, water stress, floods, hurricanes, heat stress).
  • Difficulty in reducing some emissions by 2030 requiring high-quality carbon removal projects.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Deepened supplier engagement and capability building.
  • Climate risk assessments for over 450 priority sites; development of a climate resilience toolkit.
  • Investment in high-quality carbon removal projects (forestry projects in East Africa and the Mississippi River Valley).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct
  • Facebook’s Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
  • Facebook’s Conflict Minerals Policy
  • Materials of Concern Standard
  • Electronics Reuse and Recycling Standard

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Wildfires
  • Sea-level rise
  • Water stress
  • Floods
  • Hurricanes
  • Heat stress
Transition Risks
  • Changes to climate policies
  • Technological risks
  • Market risks
  • Reputational risks
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Certifications: LEED (multiple data centers), Green Mark (Singapore data center), ISO 50001 (EMEA campuses)

Third-party Assurance:

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • 13 (Climate Action)
  • 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
  • 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
  • 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

The report provides examples of how Facebook's initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Climate Science Information Center
  • Climate Conversation Map
  • Sustainable Business Program (EMEA)

Awards & Recognition

  • 2020 Data Center Dynamics “Hyperscale Data Center Innovation Award”

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:5,709,000 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:55,000 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:2,000 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:5,651,000 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:100% (owned and leased data centers)
Total Energy Consumption:9,421,000 MWh
Water Consumption:5,043,000 m3
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Community Investment and Engagement
  • Accessibility
  • Access to Internet
  • Data Privacy and Security
  • Small Business Support
  • Minimizing Spread of False Information
  • Human Rights
  • Human Capital/ Employee Relations/ Talent Development
  • Employee Engagement
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Social and Environmental Justice
  • Transparent Reporting
  • Fair and Responsible Tax Practices
  • Corporate Governance
  • Trust and Integrity
  • Competitive Behavior
  • Public Policy Engagement and Advocacy
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Supplier Engagement and Responsible Sourcing
  • ESG Product Solutions
  • Content Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Responsible Product Design

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved 100% renewable energy in owned and leased data center facilities.
  • Reduced GHG emissions intensity.
  • Increased water recycling.

Social Achievements

  • Invested in community projects.
  • Supported small and medium-sized businesses.
  • Implemented programs for employee well-being and flexible work.

Governance Achievements

  • Established transparent policies to meet stakeholder expectations.
  • Enhanced transparency, risk management, and communication.
  • Engaged with governments and other stakeholders to promote a transparent business environment.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Managing Scope 3 emissions throughout Meta’s value chain.
  • Addressing misinformation on Meta platforms.
  • Balancing user privacy with government requests for data.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Investing in renewable energy, carbon abatement, and carbon removal projects.
  • Promoting access to educational materials and amplifying reliable content.
  • Implementing stringent industry standards for privacy and data protection.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Work with suppliers whose policies on social and environmental impact and DEI align with Meta’s; enforce and track supplier adherence to code of conduct.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Meta’s greenhouse gas emissions are verified externally

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:8.5 million metric tons of CO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:66,934 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:273 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:8,466,264 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:100% for global operations since 2020
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:157,000 tons (saved from landfill in 2022)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change

Environmental Achievements

  • Achieved net zero emissions in global operations in 2020 by reducing emissions by 94% from a 2017 baseline, primarily through 100% renewable energy in data centers and offices.
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 12.3 million metric tons of CO2e since 2018 through renewable energy commitments.
  • Recycled 91% of construction waste in 2022, saving 157,000 tons of waste from landfills.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Culinary Sustainability Program in 2021 to reduce the carbon intensity of food served in global cafes by 60% by 2030.
  • Piloted a partnership with Climate Club in 2022 to enable Scope 3 GHG emissions reductions program with employee support.

Governance Achievements

  • Publicly supported the clean energy and climate provisions within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
  • Publicly supported the European Green Deal and joined the EU’s Climate Pact.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions across value chain by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Reduce embodied carbon of workplace construction by 40% in 2030 from a 2019 baseline.
  • Reduce carbon intensity of food served in global cafes by 60% in 2030 from a 2019 baseline.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% in 2031 from a 2021 baseline.
  • Enable at least two-thirds of suppliers to set science-aligned GHG reduction targets by 2026.
  • Not exceed 2021 baseline Scope 3 emissions by the end of 2031.

Environmental Challenges

  • Emissions increased 46% in 2022 due to employees returning to offices and business growth outpacing decarbonization efforts.
  • Difficulty in reducing emissions from hard-to-abate sectors by 2030.
  • Limited supply of high-quality carbon removal projects to meet demand.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Setting a science-aligned emissions reduction target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% in 2031 and not exceed 2021 Scope 3 emissions by the end of 2031.
  • Engaging with suppliers to reduce their emissions and set science-aligned targets.
  • Investing in value chain emissions reduction projects and carbon removal projects.
  • Working with partners to develop standards for reducing emissions from internet-connected devices.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 114 suppliers engaged in 2022

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier engagement program, capacity-building training, GHG emissions accounting, target setting, and action planning.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Development of energy-efficient products and technologies.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Third-party verified

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed