- Increased demand for data center infrastructure to support AI, leading to increased energy and water demand.
- Scope 3 emissions remain a significant challenge.
- Transition risks: stigmatization of the sector due to GHG impacts and potential regulatory changes.
- Physical risks: climate-related extreme weather events causing disruptions and increased costs.
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Meta Platforms, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.4M tCO2e/year (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 49.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 7.4M tCO2e/year. 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
7.4M tCO2e/year (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% of electricity use
of total energy
Water Usage
5.3K megaliters/year (withdrawal)
2023
Energy Use
15.3M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 49.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.4M tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.4M tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2022 | 8.5M tCO2e/year (2022) |
| 2021 | 5.7M tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2020 | 3.9M tCO2e/year (net total after carbon removal) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced operational emissions by 94% from a 2017 baseline, achieving net-zero emissions in global operations since 2020.
- Matched 100% of electricity use with renewable energy.
- Reduced overall emissions by 16.4M tons of CO2e since 2021 through renewable energy procurement.
- Recycled 91% of data center construction waste in 2023.
- 18 operational water restoration projects returned 1.5 billion gallons of water to high and medium water stress regions.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2031 (from 2021 baseline).
- Enable at least two-thirds of suppliers to set science-aligned emissions reduction targets by 2026.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero emissions across value chain by 2030.
- Become water positive by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater StewardshipResponsible Supply ChainResponsible AIBiodiversity