- 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.
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Meta Platforms, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.5 million metric tons of CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 66.9K tCO2e; Scope 2: 273 tCO2e; Scope 3: 8.5M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
8.5 million metric tons of CO2e
2022
Renewable Energy
100% for global operations since 2020
of total energy
Waste
157.0K tons (saved from landfill in 2022)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 66.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 273 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 8.5M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 8.5 million metric tons of CO2e |
| 2021 | 5.7M tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2020 | 3.9M tCO2e/year (net after carbon removal) |
| 2019 | 364.0K metric tons of CO2 emissions (reduction from 2017 levels) |
| 2017-2022 | 8.5M tCO2e/year (2022 market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported 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.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 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.
📅 Medium-term
- 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.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions across value chain by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change