Meta Company
Meta Platforms, Inc., commonly known as Meta, is a leading technology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, Meta has evolved from its origins as Facebook into a multifaceted organisation that focuses on social media, virtual reality, and augmented reality. With significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, Meta has established itself as a pioneer in the digital landscape. The company’s core products include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus, each offering unique features that enhance user connectivity and engagement. Meta's commitment to innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements such as the development of the Metaverse concept, which aims to create immersive digital experiences. As a key player in the tech industry, Meta continues to shape the future of social interaction and digital communication.
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How does Meta Company's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Meta Company's score of 31 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Meta Company's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Meta Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,061,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, which includes mobile combustion (92,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (5,061,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (290,000 kg CO2e). The company also disclosed Scope 2 emissions of about 2,960 kg CO2e. In 2022, Meta's emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 emissions reaching approximately 8,453,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 3,010,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable reduction in emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any specific climate pledges. Meta's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint, although further commitments and reduction strategies would enhance its sustainability profile.
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| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,453,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,010,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Meta Company is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
