2021

Sustainability
Report
For a Better Reality.

Photo courtesy of Ørsted

 03 Leadership Messages

09 About

Table of
20 Our Sustainability Vision

24 2021 Highlights

30 How We Operate 72 How We Collaborate

Contents
Responsible Supply Chain Internal Engagement
Workplaces External Partnerships
Data Centers Advancing Industry Change
Circularity
83 Governance
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Energy
Water 85 Looking Ahead
Biodiversity
86 Data Index
64 What We Create
Raising Awareness
Tackling Climate Misinformation
Building the Metaverse

216­million people could

be forced to migrate
within their own countries
by 2050 because of
climate change.

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Leadership Messages

“The possibilities our

technology will unlock for
people only matter if we have
a safe and thriving planet.” — Mark Zuckerberg

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A Message from

Nick Clegg & Mark Zuckerberg

President of Global Affairs Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer

At Meta, we’re building operations and devices; driving On driving climate action, we’ve
technology that will help climate action with our products; expanded our Climate Science
shape the next chapter of the and forming partnerships to scale Center to reach millions of Our 2021 Sustainability Report The defining quality of the We’re optimistic about the role
internet and the future of social our impact. people around the world with dives deep on the progress metaverse will be a feeling of technology will play in helping us
connection. These long-term authoritative information about we’re making across these areas. presence—like you are right there address the climate crisis. But
investments are in service of On our operations, thanks to climate change. And we’re As we work to provide people with another person or in another the task ahead is massive. As
a vision for the future where innovations in our data center working closely with experts around the world with equitable place. That feeling of presence both a company and a platform
everyone can be present and office designs, we’ve driven to combat false or misleading access to opportunities, we’ve is an incredibly powerful tool to for social connection, we take
with each other, create new up efficiency and driven down information. also committed to upholding build empathy, understanding, our responsibility seriously.
opportunities, and experience our environmental footprint. But the UN Global Compact’s Ten and collaboration. Students will We’ll continue our sustainability
new things. we have more work to do. We’ve On partnerships to scale our Principles and to advancing be able to take field trips to the work across our business and
achieved net zero emissions in impact, we recently announced the Sustainable Development melting ice caps or a wind farm, products—and will share our
We view our sustainability work our global operations and set a a joint $925 million commitment Goals. We’re committed to without leaving their classroom. progress through reports
with this same eye to the future. goal to reach net zero emissions alongside Stripe, Shopify, the UN Guiding Principles on Journalists will be able to tell like this one.
After all, the possibilities that our across our value chain in 2030. McKinsey, and Alphabet to Business and Human Rights too. immersive, first-person stories
technology will unlock for people We’ve also set an ambitious accelerate the development of Sustainability, human rights, of climate refugees that help
only matter if we have a safe and goal for our global operations carbon removal technologies economic opportunity—these their audience feel the impact
thriving planet. to be water positive by 2030, over the next 9 years. This is are all interconnected and we’re on people’s lives. Experts
meaning we’ll restore more just one of many ways we’re taking a holistic approach to from around the world can get
We think about our work here water than we consume. collaborating with others across make sure we’re driving positive together around a virtual table
in three areas: limiting the industry, nonprofit, academia, and change globally. to discuss solutions and advance
environmental footprint of our government to combine forces climate action.
for greater impact.

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A Message from

Rachel Peterson
Vice President of Infrastructure

Our mission is to give people We can all agree that changes As of 2020, our global operations driving pathways for consistent decisions, collaborating with
the power to build community to global temperature and reached net zero emissions reductions across our operations our suppliers to reduce
and bring the world closer climate present overwhelming and are supported by 100% for a rapidly growing business. emissions and exploring
together. The surge in traffic we challenges—both environmental renewable energy. We are now interventions that decarbonize
observed on our platforms when and social. We take our role, and reaching toward the goals We know our Scope 3 emissions our broader value chain, both
the COVID-19 pandemic began the responsibility that comes of net zero emissions across are increasing—and will continue upstream and downstream.
demonstrated the ever-growing with it, seriously. our value chain and becoming to increase in the near term—as
role Meta plays in keeping water positive throughout our we grow to support the global In addition to focusing on carbon
people connected across the At our core, we strive to protect operations, aiming to achieve demand for the services we reductions, we realize the need
world. Meaningful connections both people and the planet both of these milestones in 2030. provide. For example, to support to be innovative and push for
are not possible without a through responsible operations. the infrastructure necessary to new ways to collaborate with
safe and healthy world—one in For the last decade, we have Although this report looks back connect people around the world, others. After all, the challenge of
which diverse experiences are invested in ways to make our on 2021 and all the progress we we are building more data centers reaching net zero is an industry-
respected, accurate information own operations more water-and have made, I cannot help looking and networks that will provide wide problem, and as an industry,
is amplified over the noise, energy-efficient with a focus forward and thinking about all capacity and reliability on our we will need to collectively realize
and bold climate action is truly on sustainable solutions for the the questions yet to be answered platforms, and will enable our our goals for the climate by
making a difference. resources we do use. Put simply, and the work yet to be done. transition to the metaverse. We working together.
we aim to use less—less water One thing that became clear in will work to address our Scope 3
and less energy—and to reduce 2021 as we mapped out our net emissions by optimizing for
unnecessary waste. zero strategy was the difficulty in low carbon in our business

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A MESSAGE FROM RACHEL PETERSON

Our recent investment in Frontier Finally, as we look forward, we Despite the unknowns, from We are humbled by these
AMC↗ is just one example of our believe that we must build on the planning and analysis we challenges and grateful to be
belief that we can do far more achieving our 100% renewable completed in 2021, we know part of a community of climate
for the climate through industry energy goals by optimizing our ambitious 2030 targets will leaders, sustainability-focused
collaborations—and the ways our energy strategy to drive require significant shifts in how organizations, government
we are working with corporate emissions reductions at a we build infrastructure, increase leaders and committed corporations
partners to push for faster grid-scale. We will do this by operational discipline and invest all coming together to allow us
advancement of technological maintaining our commitment to in existing and emerging nature- to scale our efforts and enable
carbon removals. We continue to 100% renewable energy; creating based and technological solutions bold climate action.
partner with leading thinkers to innovative approaches to drive to reduce and remove emissions.
develop new ways to accelerate emissions out of the sector We will work to do all of this while This is hard and very important
adoption of sustainable materials while improving reliability; and growing our business to meet the work. It is how we will bring
and fuels for construction, collaborating with peers, grid demands of tomorrow. the world closer together—and
hardware and transportation. operators, utilities and other together, how we will help the
Industry leaders, governments stakeholders to advance the world move closer to better.
and other stakeholders know that zero emissions, reliable grid
Scope 3 emissions are difficult to of the future.
measure and reduce. We remain
committed to leading internal
and external discussions and
partnerships to drive industry
standards and reductions
throughout our value chain.

Switching to a clean economy could

raise $2.8 trillion through carbon price
revenues and the redirection of fossil
fuel subsidies to public investments.

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Q&A with How is Meta approaching

Edward Palmieri its journey to net zero

value chain emissions?
Director of Global Sustainability include working with internal
Meta teams and our global We embrace our responsibility as
partners to fight climate change a global company to address the
Edward Palmieri joined Meta in 2010 and through emissions reductions climate challenge that impacts us
served as a member of the company’s and removals, water stewardship all. On our journey to reach net
legal team for many years, while nurturing and biodiversity projects, and zero emissions across our value
his passion for environmental justice meaningful collaborations to chain, we will lead by example
and sustainability. As a new parent, invest in new solutions and while following what science tells
Palmieri decided it was time for a shift scale our work. us must be done to align with the
in career focus. He joined Meta’s Global Paris Agreement.
Sustainability team as Director, allowing Our strategy comes to
him to merge his work with his passion. life through three pillars: We are focusing on reducing our How will the metaverse Still, the metaverse is new
Scope 3 emissions, which means impact sustainability? and the growth of our business

centers. But, we have so much 1. How We Operate—protecting radically changing the way we to support the creation of these
What is your vision for more important work to do. the well-being of people operate and helping our suppliers At Meta, we are committed to new tools presents challenges.
the future of Meta’s and our planet through our to set their own climate targets. building tools that make choosing The expansion of hardware,
sustainability strategy? For example, we have worked processes, operations and This work to use less, choose better, to connect virtually easier than construction and operation
for years to drive sustainability global supply chain embrace low-carbon technology ever. And while we are at the of new data centers and other
We have made a lot of progress into our value chain through 2. What We Create —amplifying and collaborate with our suppliers beginning of what will be a long capital goods means that
over the past decade—driving up our responsible supply chain scientists and climate leaders will be a very long and complex and constantly changing journey, we must continue to drive
efficiency and driving down our program. Meta’s sustainability through our products journey. For us, our net zero goal we are excited about giving toward more sustainable
environmental footprint, especially strategy in the coming years will and platforms is more than an announcement; people the ability to choose construction and operational
in how we design, build and operate be to expand our value chain 3. How We Collaborate—engaging it is a program designed to options that have a smaller business practices.
our global offices and data and partnership programs to with experts and supporting drive real emissions reductions environmental impact.
established initiatives in the and lasting changes to our
climate space infrastructure and supply chain.

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Q&A WITH EDWARD PALMIERI

Our scale also gives me in carbon removal and reduction

What gives you confidence. We have the global solutions and technologies). In
At Meta, we are building tools that make choosing confidence that Meta reach, expertise and platforms fact, one of the most wonderful
to connect virtually easier than ever. can be a driving force to make a meaningful difference things about working in the
for industry change? in markets. We are working sustainability field is how
to support lower-emissions collaborative it is. When we look
We are now beginning to foundational years will drive the human rights agendas at Meta Our people and our commitment solutions across our business, at the Open Compute Project↗,
investigate how we can support innovation and collaboration is an important step forward— to real impact at scale give me which we believe will translate to for example, we have seen the
our business growth while across our business that enables whether that means taking into confidence. With the technical market availability for others as power of collaboration. I know
integrating with low-carbon us to grow sustainably. consideration the populations and professional talent we well. We are doing this through we can do even more to set an
technology, renewable energy, most impacted by transitioning have assembled, our team is our own direct investments example for better technologies
hardware circularity, reduced How are the to a zero-carbon economy or poised to evolve the way Meta (like with our renewable and capacity-building in our
water usage and other climate- sustainability and investing in the well-being of and the technology industry energy projects) and through supply chain.
conscious initiatives included human rights agendas workers across our supply chain. approach sustainability. Our partnerships (like our investments
in this report. connected at Meta? Not only is this the right thing employees truly care about this.
to do but also it signals to our Sustainability is not an add-on
Despite all the progress we are The shared values and aspirations employees and stakeholders that for us. It is a driving force in itself
making and our plans for the of the human rights and we are committed to protecting that motivates innovation in what
future, the path to a sustainable environmental movements the rights we all deserve. we do and how we do it.
metaverse will not always be are increasingly apparent. The
easy. For example, at first, we primary victims of environmental
expect to see an increase in our harm are often marginalized
emissions. But, ultimately, the communities where people
work we are doing during these cannot claim their rights to live
in a healthy environment. 1,200+ companies
have set science-based
Linking our sustainability and targets in line with net
zero emissions.

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Our Mission

Give people the power to

build community and bring
the world closer together.

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ABOUT rather than optimizing for

META OUR VALUES near-term wins. We should take

on the challenges that will be the
We updated our company values most impactful, even if the full
to reflect who Meta is as a global results will not be seen for years.
Note: On October 28, 2021, Facebook, Inc. changed its name community with a wide-reaching
to Meta. To maintain consistency, we will be referring to Meta impact. These values capture how Build Awesome Things
throughout this report by its present name, even with regard we must work to bring our vision pushes us to ship things that
to events that took place prior to the name change. to life. are not just good but also Be Direct and Respect
awe-inspiring. We have already Your Colleagues is about Our four-point company plan
Move Fast helps us build and built products that are useful creating a culture where we are drives the way we approach
learn faster than anyone else. This to billions of people, but in our straightforward and willing to business strategy and our
means acting with urgency and next chapter, we will focus more have hard conversations with sustainability strategy:
not waiting until next week to do on inspiring people as well. each other. At the same time, 1. Continue making progress
something you could do today. This quality bar should apply we are respectful, and when we on the major social issues
At our scale, this also means to everything we do. share feedback, we recognize facing the internet and
continuously working to increase that many of the world’s leading our company
the velocity of our highest Live in the Future guides us experts work here. 2. Build new experiences
priority initiatives by methodically to build the future of distributed that meaningfully improve
removing barriers that get in work that we want, where Meta, Metamates, Me is people’s lives
the way. It is about moving fast opportunity is not limited by about being good stewards of 3. Grow the business by
together—in one direction as a geography. This means operating our company and mission. It is supporting millions of
company, not just as individuals. as a distributed-first company about the sense of responsibility small businesses
and being the early adopters we have for our collective success 4. Communicate more
Focus on Long-Term Impact of the future products we are and to each other as teammates. transparently what we
emphasizes long-term thinking building to help people feel It is about taking care of our stand for
and encourages us to extend the present together, no matter company and each other.
timeline for the impact we have, where they are.

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ABOUT META

META AT A GLANCE*

Meta builds technologies

that help people connect, find
communities and grow
businesses. When Facebook
launched in 2004, it changed
the way people connect. Apps
like Messenger, Instagram and
WhatsApp further empowered
billions around the world.
Now, Meta is moving beyond
2D screens toward immersive
experiences like augmented
and virtual reality to help build
the next evolution in social
technology. Our products connect
more than three billion people
around the world.

Map Key: Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA Offices in 80+ cities worldwide

Workplaces Employees: 71,970 18 data centers globally powered
Data Centers Revenue: $117 billion by 100% renewable energy

*As of December 31, 2021

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

2021
Environmental
Sustainability
Progress
Meta’s Sustainability Report into the way we report on our Industry Standards; Task Force
reflects our sustainability strategy to minimize our impact. for Climate-Related Financial
Meta first reported its Scope progress during the 2021 fiscal Disclosures (TCFD); and the
1 and 2 greenhouse gas year (January 1–December 31, In preparing this report, Meta United Nations Global Compact.
(GHG) emissions in 2011 and
began reporting Scope 3 2021). Understanding our impacts referenced guidance from the
emissions in 2019. on society and the environment Global Reporting Initiative In 2021, external auditor, Apex
is core to how Meta operates. We (GRI); Sustainability Accounting Companies, LLC, audited our
continue building transparency Standards Board (SASB), environmental data. You can
Internet and Media Services access audit certifications here↗.

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

Stakeholder We believe the best way to Environmental, Social

Identification and ensure our efforts are focused and Governance (ESG)
Engagement on the right priorities is through Priority Topics
open dialogue and a combination
Whether we are building of formal and informal meetings We conduct regular assessments
new products or processes, with stakeholders, including end to understand the ESG topics
we have to involve affected users, colleagues, communities, that are most important to our
communities, particularly those suppliers, industry peers, stakeholders and our business
whose perspectives have been nongovernmental organizations over the short, medium and
historically overlooked or who (NGOs), policymakers and long term.
might be disproportionately investors. These conversations
impacted by the use or even the help inform our sustainability This helps ensure that Meta’s
existence of a given technology. programs and advance our work. ESG topics are identified,
prioritized, addressed and
reported in an inclusive, robust
and effective manner.

The 100 least-emitting

countries generate 3%
of total emissions.
The 10 largest emitters
contribute 68%.

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ABOUT THIS REPORT

Important Very Important Critical

Critical
Meta’s Priority Climate Change Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

ESG Topics Data Privacy and Security

Stakeholder
Engagement Transparent
Reporting Responsible
While Meta works to address all Product Design

Human Capital/Employee
the topics outlined in our priority Relations Talent Development
topics map, this report focuses
Content
on the key environmental topics, Governance
Community Engagement Trust and
as well as the connected social Integrity

and governance areas. Definitions Corporate

Net Zero Commitment Governance
for our priority topics covered
in this report can be found Public Policy and Advocacy
Supplier Engagement
in the data index. Please visit and Responsible Sourcing

our Environmental, Social and Human Rights

Risk
Operational Waste
Governance Resource hub↗ for Management
Minimizing
information on how we address Social and Environmental Justice
Spread of False
Information
other priority topics. We value Importance to Stakeholders
Waste and Water Stewardship ESG Product Solutions

and welcome feedback from Access to the Internet

all stakeholders. Fair and Responsible Tax Practices

Employee Engagement Competitive Behavior

Data Center Efficiency

To avert the worst impacts of climate change, Accessibility

Small Business Support
global temperature increase must be limited
to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Global
temperatures are already 1.1°C warmer. Impact on Meta’s Business Risks & Opportunities Critical

Environmental Social Governance

1
Refers to material environmental, social and governance topics that have or can potentially have a direct impact
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United Nations

SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
GOALS

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) call

upon business, government and civil society to address social,
environmental and economic challenges and to drive progress
for humanity to build a more sustainable world for all in 2030.

Our sustainability and broader corporate initiatives can be tied

to each of the 17 SDGs, and we plan to continue mapping our
progress against the goals to transparently communicate our
efforts. At this time, we are reporting on the areas in which we
see the biggest potential for impact↗.

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UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

UNSDG #3
Good Health & Well-Being

2 Billion+ 12 Million 3,000 $175 Million+

People connected to Pieces of Pages and groups Raised for
accurate COVID-19 misleading removed for COVID-19-related
and vaccine COVID-19 repeatedly violating fundraisers globally
information through information our rules against on Facebook and
Facebook’s COVID-19 removed from spreading COVID-19 Instagram
Information Center↗ Facebook misinformation

UNSDG #5
Gender Equality
Across the world,
women are more likely
1 Million Women
in 28 Countries 600,000 12 than men to be affected
by climate-related
food insecurity.
Equipped with Facebook users Nonprofit leaders,
training and reached through activists and
mentorship to grow two global surveys academic experts
their business on on Gender Equality in Meta’s Global
the Facebook at Home↗ in more Women’s Safety
platform through our than 200 countries Expert Advisors
#SheMeansBusiness group↗ to help
program↗ inform the new
Women’s
Safety Hub↗

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UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

UNSDG #8
Decent Work and Economic Growth

$1 Billion
$40 Million
50% of Our
Workforce 31 Countries 234,000 Users
Committed to In grant funding to Will be from Included in a survey Across Meta’s
diverse suppliers Black businesses underrepresented of small businesses educational
annually most impacted communities to understand views programs
by COVID-19 by 2024 on climate change
and priorities↗ for
investments in water
infrastructure

2.38 Million
Unique Visitors 368,000 1,870 Job
Applications 63% Career
Success Rate

To the Facebook Unique Visitors Submitted for 280 Of those who Achieving 50%-70% renewable
Social Media to the Facebook jobs offered by 211 completed one of the energy could generate up to
Marketing Marketing Analytics companies in the marketing professional 600,000 jobs in wind, solar and
Professional Professional hiring consortium certification programs, battery storage.
Certificate Certificate 18% got a new job,
landing page landing page 25% got a salary
increase, 15% got a
promotion, 9% started
a business, 32% grew
a business, and 70%
feel more confident in
their marketing abilities
after certification

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UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

UNSDG #9 UNSDG #13

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Climate Action

300 Million People $200 Billion 3.8 Million $130 Million

100%
Provided with fast, In economic growth Global subscribers Donated by Renewable energy
reliable internet for sub-Saharan to the Climate 3.5 million Facebook for our global
access thanks Africa, the Association Science Center and Instagram operations
to collaboration of Southeast Asian users to combat
between our Nations (ASEAN) and climate change
Connectivity team Latin America over
and partners the next five years
through Meta
partnerships
and digital access
infrastructure

UN SDG #16
UNSDG #13
Peace, Justice and
Climate Action
Strong Institutions

Net Zero Net Zero 76,328 7,500 40,000

Greenhouse gas Across our value Facebook users Megawatts of new Meta employees
emissions for our chain in 2030 reached with the solar and wind working on safety
global operations Climate Change projects enabled by and security on
Opinion Survey Meta’s renewable our global content
to provide insights energy commitment review teams
into public views
on climate change
across 31 countries

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UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

UNSDG
UN SDG#17
#17
Climate Action
Partnerships for the Goals

Nearly 50 Million
4 Partnerships 17
Project 580+ Partners Net Zero
To advance Data for Good People will be
progress on the partners equipped impacted by water
SDGs through with insights and sanitation
Project 17↗ needed to make interventions
decisions to advance over the next five
humanitarian years because Net Positive Water Impact
response and international is a cornerstone concept
the SDGs nonprofit World for accelerating progress
Vision recently on UNSDG #6-Clean
leveraged Facebook’s Water and
high-resolution Sanitation for all.
population density
maps↗ to develop
their strategic
plan for water and
sanitation

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Our Sustainability Vision

We envision a just and

equitable transition to a
zero-carbon economy.

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OUR APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY

OUR VISION

We are in the We envision a just and equitable

transition to a zero-carbon
economy, and we are working

business of
with others to scale inclusive At the same time, we collaborate
solutions that help create a with community members,
healthier planet for all, ensuring climate action leaders and
that no one is left behind. scientists to innovate beyond

building better
what is possible today. We are
We will not realize this vision leveraging our core products
on our own. We see our role as and services to enable access to
protecting people and the climate science information and

realities—and not
planet through responsible to accelerate action-oriented
operations—minimizing our resources for tomorrow.
energy, emissions and water
impact, while protecting workers Our strategy is anchored by three

just virtual ones.

and the environment in our components—How We Operate, We are making rapid progress in
supply chain. What We Create and How We many areas associated with each
Collaborate—and supported by component. In other areas, we
science-based targets to help know we have further to go, and
drive change across the many we intend to get there. We are
More than 130 countries and communities in which we operate. committed to making a difference
400 of the largest companies for our product users and workers
have net zero targets aimed
for 2050 or earlier. throughout our supply chain.

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OUR APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY

For a Better Reality

How We Operate What We Create

We are committed to protecting what is truly important: We push the boundaries of what is possible, creating solutions
The well-being of people and our planet. where none existed and building products that enable change.

• Take bold climate action by minimizing our footprint, championing • Provide access to new ideas, accurate information and ways to take action
renewable energy, restoring water resources, engaging our suppliers and via content on our platforms
supporting climate justice
• Amplify content from scientists and climate action leaders
• Respect human, labor and civil rights in our operations and supply chain
• Design new products with diverse needs and values in mind
• Cultivate diversity and inclusion in our operations
• Elevate small businesses and spur economic growth
• Boost energy and water efficiency in our data centers
• Integrate circular practices in our facilities and hardware

• Engage experts to guide our sustainability and • Work with local power utilities to enable our
How We Collaborate social impact initiatives facilities and local businesses to procure
We tackle the important renewable energy
• Connect researchers with insights
issues by creating
• Share our environmental learnings
partnerships and joining • Join forces with NGOs and community
and practices throughout the tech
established initiatives. organizations to create and implement locally
industry and beyond
beneficial environmental initiatives

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OUR APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY

PROGRESS AND GOALS

2018 Began Working 2020 Launched 2021 Contracted

with The Audubon Society the Climate 1 Billion Gallons of
to Address Shared Water Science Center Water for Restoration
Challenges in the Net Zero Value Chain
Rio Grande Watershed Emissions in 2030

2017 Committed to Reducing 2021 Purchased More

GHG Emissions by 75% and Renewable Energy Than We
Powering Global Operations Used Across All Facilities
2020 Achieved
with 100% Renewable Energy
Net Zero for
by the End of 2020
Global Operations

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2030

2019 Began Reporting 2021 Began Engaging

Scope 3 Emissions Suppliers to Drive Toward
Net Zero Value Chain Goal

Water Positive
in 2030
2020 100% Renewable
Energy Supporting
Global Operations

2022 Joined the Frontier

Advance Market Commitment to
Accelerate Development of
2021 Launched Carbon Removal Technologies
$1 Million Climate
Misinformation Grant

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2021 Highlights

Celebrating today.
Working toward tomorrow.

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2 Million
Progress on

38%
2021 HIGHLIGHTS Net Positive
Water Goal

Through operational improvements

Meta offices opened
and product innovations, we
in 2021 were 38%
made significant progress toward
more water efficient
a better reality in 2021. We are
than LEED baseline.

2.3
proud of how far we have
come—and we are ready to go Million

7,500
so much further.

Meta restored 2.3 million MW

cubic meters of water in
3 Million 1 Million
2021. Throughout our As of 2021, we had
operations, we consumed contracts in place for
2.6 million cubic meters. more than 7,500
megawatts (MW) of
800k renewable energy.

2018

3
2019
600k
Million SQ FT
2020 LEED Gold
400k
Water Consumed The six new data center buildings we
2021
Water Restored opened in 2021 were awarded LEED Gold
200k certification, totaling 3 million square feet.
0

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Protecting People Through our innovative server

and Planet Through cooling process, data centers
Responsible Operations operating in 2021 were at least
80%1 more water efficient than
Thanks to our sustainability- the average data center. Our
focused real estate development six data center buildings that
teams, the 21 Meta offices that received LEED Gold
earned Leadership in Energy and certification in 2021 recycled
Environmental Design (LEED)↗ over 50,000 tons (82%) of
certifications in 2021: construction waste.
• Were 38% more water
efficient than LEED baseline↗,
avoiding 10.5 million gallons
of water annually
• Recycled 86% of construction
waste, saving 32,000 tons of
waste from going to landfill or
incineration

1
According to Berkeley National Laboratory’s United States Data Center Energy Usage Report↗
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We launched the $1 million Climate Misinformation Grant in partnership

with the International Fact-Checking Network.
Accelerating
Access to Accurate
Information via the
Climate Science Center
Tackling Climate To supplement that program, in
In 2020, we started working with Misinformation 2021, we launched the $1 million
the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Misinformation Grant in
Climate Change (IPCC)↗ to provide Climate misinformation on partnership with the International
access to science-based and our platforms tends to spike Fact-Checking Network↗.
dynamic climate information via the periodically when climate change Through this program, we will
Climate Science Center (CSC)↗. conversations are elevated, fund partnerships and proposals
such as during extreme weather from fact-checkers, climate
In 2021, Meta expanded the CSC events. That is why we work organizations and solution
to more than 150 countries, with a global network of over providers working to combat
attracting more than 3.8 million 80 independent fact-checking false and misleading information
followers. The CSC provided organizations to review and about climate change.
more than 100,000 daily visitors rate content in more than
with data from the IPCC and 60 languages.
other organizations active in
Get more information
climate science. on climate change
Get the facts

Indonesia and the U.S.

are the countries with the
highest shares of climate
change deniers.

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2021 HIGHLIGHTS

Expanding Net Zero

from our Operations
to our Value Chain Our emissions footprint includes our
business operations and data centers,
as well as the indirect emissions
On our path to net zero value chain We began working with a select upstream and downstream.
emissions in 2030, we are group of our suppliers in 2021
Scope 1 covers direct emissions
committed to an approach that to calculate and report their that come from sources that are
prioritizes emissions reductions. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. owned or controlled by Meta.
Key strategies to reduce In 2022, we will provide capacity-
Scope 2 covers indirect emissions
emissions include using fewer building training to our top 100 from the purchased or acquired

1 2 3
new materials by reusing server suppliers on measuring their GHG energy consumed by Meta.

hardware components impact, setting reduction goals

Scope 3 includes all other indirect
and choosing construction and identifying ways to reduce emissions that occur in Meta’s
materials with a smaller their emissions. value chain, including supply
chain operations and end-product
emissions footprint, such as usage by customers.
low-carbon concrete. To address any emissions we
cannot reduce, we will remove
an equivalent amount of GHG
emissions through verified carbon
removal projects that prioritize
social and environmental benefits. Scope 3 emissions
fall within 15 categories,
though not every
category will be relevant
to all organizations.

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Becoming
Water Positive

We follow a water stewardship

strategy that focuses on sourcing
water responsibly, driving water
efficiency across our facilities
and operations, and investing in
critical water restoration projects
in the same watersheds where
our facilities are located.

In 2021, we added seven new water

restoration projects in Arizona,
Photo courtesy of TNC
New Mexico, and Texas, totaling
approximately 377 million gallons
of water per year.

We announced our goal to be

water positive in 2030, and in Though they cover only
2021, we reached the milestone around 6% of the earth’s land
surface, 40% of all plant and
of contracting 1 billion gallons of animal species live or
water per year for restoration. breed in wetlands. Photos courtesy of Craig Sponholtz, Watershed Artisans Inc.

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How We Operate

To create a better reality,

we must start by improving
our own practices,
processes and culture.

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HOW WE OPERATE
Because climate-related issues
are inherently uncertain,
assessing risks and evaluating

Assessing
actions is an ongoing process.

For the last decade, we have

invested in ways to minimize our

and addressing
footprint, champion renewable
energy, restore water supplies
and support climate justice. As
of 2020, our global operations

climate risks.
have reached net zero emissions
and are supported by 100%
renewable energy2. To guide our work, in 2021, we Transitional risks can occur
incorporated recommendations as businesses recalibrate to
To maintain forward progress of the Task Force on Climate- a cleaner, green economy. To
as our business grows and Related Financial Disclosures. assess our transitional climate
evolves, we regularly conduct This process helps provide risks, we consider potential
climate-related risk and a view into how we understand changes to climate policies as
opportunity assessments to and manage the risks and well as technological, market and
Early warning systems better understand and manage opportunities associated with reputational risks. We believe
for disasters can deliver
benefits up to 10 times future transitional and physical climate change, and it informs we are better positioned for the
the initial cost. risks associated with climate how we prepare to navigate the transition to a greener future
change. This helps us take the evolving disclosure landscape through our efforts to support
right measures that contribute (including potential U.S. and EU our operations with 100%
to our company’s and our regulations and requirements). renewable energy and our goal
world’s resilience. We are committed to completing a to reach net zero emissions
full TCFD scenario planning in 2022. across our value chain in 2030.

2
By reducing emissions by 94% from a 2017 baseline and supporting carbon removal projects
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To address our physical climate risk assessments for climate resilience toolkit provides
Our climate resilience toolkit provides climate-related risks, we execute over 500 priority sites. Insights checklists and key questions
checklists and key questions for each type of assessments using models and from these assessments help for each type of physical risk
physical risk to help develop resiliency plans. potential risk scenarios. We inform our operational strategy to help develop resiliency plans.
use the intermediate and and identify key opportunities Teams also conduct tabletop
business-as-usual scenarios to weave climate-related exercises to practice responses
based on IPCC Representative considerations into our long-term to disruptive extreme
Concentration Pathways 4.5↗ resiliency strategy. weather events.
and 8.5↗ to better understand
how acute and chronic physical We strengthen our climate
risks may impact our global resilience when we incorporate
facilities, data centers and the results of these assessments
supply chain. into key business decisions. Our

We have assessed physical risks,

such as wildfires, sea-level rise,
water stress, floods, hurricanes
and heat stress, completing

67% of Americans
perceive a rise in
extreme weather.

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RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAIN

Meta is part of a complex
value chain that touches lives
and communities around the

Sustainability
globe. Our Responsible Supply
Chain (RSC) program strives to
empower workers and protect the
environment—through open and

across our
frequent communication with our
suppliers, deep understanding The RBA Code of Conduct, as noted in our Anti-Slavery and
of core sustainability issues and Meta’s Anti-Slavery and Human Human Trafficking statement.
initiatives that support safe, healthy Trafficking statement↗ and Our statement includes

value chain.
and fair working conditions. Meta’s Conflict Minerals Policy↗ information on preventing forced
serve as some of the RSC labor risks in our supply chain,
Our approach begins with program’s core tenets and are a including risk assessment and
establishing clear expectations guidepost for the expectations due diligence processes. In
with our suppliers through our we set with our suppliers. support of these human rights
standards and policies, including commitments, our suppliers are
the Responsible Business Alliance Meta is opposed to all forms also expected to follow Meta’s
(RBA) Code of Conduct↗. of human trafficking, slavery, policy requirements in creating
servitude, forced labor and all and ensuring a respectful
other trafficking-related activities workplace↗. Additionally,
we expect our suppliers to
understand and conform with our
Corporate Human Rights Policy↗.

Supply chains generate

around 60% of all carbon
emissions globally.

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Evaluating and In 2021, we continued to identify Meta experts address identified Net Zero Supplier
Addressing Risk meaningful areas of improvement issues with direct supplier Engagement
by engaging with workers directly engagement and corrective
We extend our approach to through mobile surveys that action. When needed, we “For a Better Reality” is about we can control right now is how our value chain in 2030. We focus
risk assessment to our global provided key worker sentiment. also look to external partners building a better future. Business we operate, what we create and on working together with vendors
supply chain, working closely for support in the areas of as usual must fundamentally how we collaborate to collectively to determine their Scope 1, 2 and
with suppliers to help them Surveys have led to improvements labor, health and safety to change to move away from what solve this giant challenge. 3 emissions, training them to set
understand, prevent and in worker satisfaction through help suppliers identify areas is obviously an unsustainable reduction targets and to take the
mitigate risks in and to their focus group discussions, stronger for improvement and create path. This shift is an enormous We have developed a supplier actions to achieve those targets.
business. Assessments come in new employee onboarding and structured action plans with undertaking affecting all levels engagement program to help us
multifaceted forms that include improved grievance mechanisms measurable outcomes. of the supply chain, an undertaking reach net zero emissions across
independent audits, supplier and analysis. We have taken a even a company the size of
questionnaires, on-site visits more holistic approach to worker Meta cannot tackle alone. What
or conversations. well-being thanks to survey
feedback that includes physical
and emotional health and ideas
for managing stress.

Flooding is the No. 1 form

of natural disaster.

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Happiness Series
RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAIN
team worked to deepen their families. To honor the workers’
Meta’s value chain spans the understanding of what workers commitment to their families
globe, relying on technology, want from their jobs and and to encourage them to
innovation and, most their lives and what they are focus on enriching their own
Assessing resilience to climate change
importantly, people from all passionate about. lives, we installed a “smart”
is crucial to ensuring our supply chain is cultures and walks of life. library at the factory. More
prepared for climate risks. After spending time at a than 11,000 workers can access
Our Happiness Series is an supplier factory in China, nearly 2,000 books—books
initiative launched in 2020 our team was inspired by that empower women to take
We engaged with 40 suppliers in Potential projects include installing We are also working with that strives to increase supply the employees’ vast interest control of their own destiny and
2021 to identify GHG reduction higher efficiency equipment, suppliers to ensure they chain worker morale and sense in education for personal books workers can share with
opportunities within their replacing valves and damaged understand the climate risks they of belonging. In 2021, our growth and investment in their their children.
operations. For example, we insulation, and implementing may face, including floods, heat
conducted an energy-efficiency automatic variable operation stress, typhoons, hurricanes,
assessment for a data center controls for chilled water pumps water stress and sea-level rise.
hardware supplier in 2021. We and air handling units. Assessing resilience to climate
identified nearly 9,000 megawatt change is crucial to guiding our
hours (MWh) of potential The facility will be able to save efforts to ensure the people and
annual energy savings within not only energy (and related communities within our supply chain
the supplier’s mechanical and indirect emissions) but also are prepared for climate risks.
electrical facility-level equipment. energy costs, with payback
periods ranging from less than
one year to up to four years.

Supply chain emissions are, on Photos courtesy of Meta Supplier

average, 11.4 times higher than “The Happiness Series extends beyond code compliance,” explained Leslie
operational emissions.
Collins, Head of Responsible Supply Chain Sustainability for Meta. “It’s about
wanting to do good and working to elevate joy in the lives of workers.”

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With nearly 72,000 employees the electricity used by Meta our operational policies,
across 80 cities, providing employees working from home. maintenance protocols and
workplaces that are healthy, safe emergency planning related to

Healthy, safe
and sustainable exemplifies our As we reopen our offices globally, COVID-19 response. Through
commitment to building a better we are following best practices this effort, we enhanced our
reality—and directly engages our to ensure our facilities remain policies and procedures targeted
employees in our vision. not only energy and water at cleaning and sanitization,

and sustainable
efficient but also safe for re-entry. emergency preparedness, health
We focus equally on what The majority of our global offices service resources, air and water
“better” means for the people are WELL Health-Safety Rated↗. quality management and
inside our workplaces and the This third-party rating assesses health-safety communication.

workplaces.
natural environment around
them. Our approach is driven
by climate action, supporting
biodiversity, practicing circularity
and promoting well-being.

In 2021, the majority of our

workforce continued to work
from home due to the COVID-19
pandemic. In alignment with
our 100% renewable energy
The construction and
operation of buildings commitment, we purchased
account for nearly 40% renewable energy to cover
of CO2 emissions.

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Healthy and Sustainable Many of our offices are certified by LEED—a globally recognized
Workplaces third-party verification standard for sustainable buildings developed by
the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)↗. All of our new offices over
Expanding our Healthy and 100,000 square feet pursue LEED Gold Certification or higher. To date,
Sustainable Materials we have 50 offices globally that are LEED certified.
Program—which focuses on
reducing embodied carbon In 2021:
and avoiding chemicals of • 21 offices received LEED • Fremont, California,
concern—to address product Gold certification (Dublin, campus earned Fitwel↗
Global Warming Potential↗ is a Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Certification (2-Star Level)
critical step in reaching our goal Los Angeles, and multiple • Hong Kong office achieved
to reduce the embodied carbon of cities in the San Francisco World Green Organisation’s
facility building materials by 40% Bay Area) Green Office & Eco-Healthy
in 2030 from a 2019 baseline. • Sydney, Australia office Workplace Award↗
Embodied carbon refers to the received Green Star • Dublin and London offices
CO2 emissions generated by the Certification↗ (6-Star Level) were re-certified under ISO
manufacturing and transporting 50001 Energy Management
of building materials as well as Certification↗
the construction process. The
plan imposes limits on carbon-
intensive construction materials,
such as concrete, steel, drywall, 85% of employees working in
carpet and furniture. LEED-certified buildings say access to
outdoor views and natural light boosts
their productivity and happiness.

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Culinary in 2021, we launched our our culinary offering and
Sustainability first Culinary Sustainability reducing single use—we
Program focused on embedding have eliminated plastic
Our Culinary team nourishes environmental and social water bottles for our
the Meta community responsibility into culinary facilities globally
through responsibility, culture operations. • Reduce the carbon
and hospitality. intensity of our
As part of this program, ingredients through
We operate more than 60 cafes we aim to: creative plant-forward
and 700 microkitchens globally, • Reduce food waste menus and supporting
where we serve our employees through innovative food regenerative food systems
and visitors healthy, delicious preparation and serving • Reduce the carbon impact
snacks and meals. Before the practices, as well as waste of cooking through
COVID-19 pandemic, 110,000 tracking and sorting increasing our use of
meals were served daily, and technology all-electric kitchens
Office Spotlight spaces, providing opportunities The buildings will use 25% we expect this to continue. To • Reduce packaging waste
for communal and restorative less energy and 45% less help ensure this offering aligns by integrating circular
Our new Dumbarton campus activities. Within the buildings, water than the LEED baseline. with our climate commitments, economic practices into
in Fremont, California, is LEED office neighborhoods are located We align construction material
Gold and Fitwel Certified. The along the perimeter to maximize procurement with our
campus buildings are clustered views to the landscaped areas. Healthy and Sustainable
around a central courtyard that Ample sunlight penetrates deep Materials Program.
extends to a variety of outdoor into floor plates through the use
of skylights and clerestories.

The food system

accounts for roughly 30%
of global energy use.

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DATA CENTERS

Annual Data Center Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)

Building and
Meta
Data centers are at the heart of the connections We can have1.50
Industry the largest impact on overall emissions
Average
we enable. They power the internet and make digital reductions by
1.40
designing, building and operating
communication possible. Data centers also account some of the1.30most sustainable data centers in the

(kw/kw of IT power)
for the highest percentage of Meta’s energy use, world. Data1.20
center buildings we completed in 2021

operating
1.11 1.11
1.10
1.10
water use and GHG emissions. exhibit a Power
1.10
Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of
1.09 1.09

and Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) of 0.26.

PUE
1.00
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

sustainable
Annual Data Center Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) Annual Data Center Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE)

Meta Meta
2.00
Industry 1.50 Industry 1.80
Average Average

1.40 1.50

data centers.
1.30

(kw/kw of IT power)

(kw/kw of IT power)
1.00
1.20
1.11 1.11
1.10 1.10 0.30
1.09 0.50 0.27 0.27 0.26
1.10 0.24

WUE
PUE
1.00 0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Annual Data Center Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE)

Meta
2.00
Industry 1.80
Average Data centers consume
Our Odense 1.50
data center earned 10-50 times the energy
Green Data Center of the Year per floor space of a

(kw/kw of IT power)
honors for Special
1.00 Contribution typical commercial
to improving Energy Efficiency at office building.
0.30
0.50
the Data Center World
0.24 Awards.
0.27 The
0.27 0.26

site also earned the Sustainable

WUE
0
Data Center Award 2017at the
2018Data2019 2020 2021
Cloud Global Awards.

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Each data center site is
equipped with electric vehicle
charging stations and the
electrical infrastructure
For the Earth for future expansion.

For Meta, efficiency and We work to keep construction

renewable energy are key and demolition waste out
components of our approach of landfills and incineration
to designing, building and facilities by recovering, reusing
operating sustainable data and recycling materials. Building
centers. We focus on eliminating projects completed in 2021
waste, boosting wellness, recycled over 50,000 tons of
incorporating sustainable construction waste.
products and being a good
neighbor in the communities We source only Forestry
where we have operations. Stewardship Council (FSC)
Since our first Prineville data data center buildings, in the As a leader in efficiency and Each site is designed to promote protected more than 1,000 certified new wood products.
center building earned the LEED following locations, were awarded renewable energy, we are a biodiversity, plant native and acres of open space on our data FSC certification confirms
Gold certification in 2011, we LEED Gold certification, totaling Platinum member of the U.S. adaptive landscape, mimic the center campuses. We choose environmental protections for
have continued to achieve Gold over 3 million square feet: Green Building Council and natural hydrology of the site plant species, efficient irrigation, responsible forest management,
certification levels, or higher, for • One in Los Lunas, New Mexico active on the LEED Advisory and and reduce urban heat island alternative water sources when protects customary rights
all data center buildings. To date, • One in New Albany, Ohio Technical committees to help effect. As of 2021, we have available, and smart scheduling of indigenous people and
we have certified 28 LEED Gold • Two in Prineville, Oregon shape the future of its green technologies that together prohibits the use of highly
data center buildings, totaling • Two in Henrico County, Virginia rating system for data centers. save 80% more water using the hazardous chemicals.
nearly 17 million square feet. In EPA’s WaterSense Water Budget
2021, six of our new construction Tool↗, saving more than 80,000
Urban heat islands occur when natural land
cover is replaced with pavement, buildings and kilogallons (kGal) of water per year.
other surfaces that absorb and retain heat.

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For Our People Data center workspaces maximize passed rigorous indoor air
natural light, provide views to quality testing, confirming
Meta’s data centers are designed outdoor landscaping, include we have reduced indoor air
by engaging multidisciplinary artworks from local artists, contaminants, which is proven
teams of designers and and mimic local geographic to improve occupants’ comfort,
innovators. Dedicated to the features via biophilic building and lower absenteeism and
highest design standards, landscape architectural designs. increase productivity.
we create spaces that are In 2021, we adopted strategies
sustainable, inclusive and focused into our data center design to Health transparency goals for
on how employees feel and improve interior acoustics for material ingredients are achieved
perform at work. We design our better privacy and concentration, through certifications, including
sites and buildings with features as well as lighting quality to Health Product Declaration↗,
intended specifically for human better simulate natural light and Cradle to Cradle certification↗
delight and the celebration of improve visibility. and the Declare label↗.
culture, spirit and place.
Following LEED guidelines,
we design our data centers to
increase fresh air in our office
spaces by 30% to improve
cognition. Each data center
building completed in 2021

The concentration of indoor air pollutants can be 2-5

times higher than typical outdoor concentrations.

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We have seen that virtual reality increases

Efficient Construction engagement, helps with education, reduces
surprises and increases transparency.
Construction has traditionally
been an industry that generates
a lot of waste. Typically, raw thereby reducing the overall 3D Terrestrial Laser Scanners to In Altoona, Iowa, we are testing
materials are shipped to the carbon footprint. This not only create point-cloud to compare low-emission construction
site and then skillfully crafted enables the teams to work within the installation to the model. equipment, including solar hybrid
to construct spaces to meet available labor resources to build lighting towers, temporary
societal needs. Through more and faster, but also has At each stage, we capture power generators with battery
building strategies like the added benefit of reducing 360-degree progression photos backup and electric heaters.
prefabrication, manufacturing, waste generation on site while to document building installation We are partnering with general
industrialization, and Design maintaining our high quality and and take remote field site walks. contractors and equipment
for Safe Manufacturing and safety standards. We use drones to track construction suppliers to thoroughly evaluate
Assembly (DfSMA), the Infra progression, site logistics and the performance of this equipment
Construction Management team We have seen that virtual reality volume calculations to right-size using a triple bottom-line
can reduce the volume of raw increases engagement, helps with materials to the site’s conditions. approach with the hope that
materials brought to site and education, reduces surprises and we can eventually scale the use
In collaboration with our construction partners, Hardhat in Hand↗, construction waste generated, increases transparency. We use of this equipment across our
our premier construction training program and workforce construction sites globally.
development initiative, launched across data center sites.

We work with Hardhat in Hand to expand the local skilled

trades talent pipeline, increase diversity in the construction
industry and provide a path to reliable, well-paid job
opportunities in a growing industry.

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One method we use to conserve
Data Center water is direct evaporative cooling.
Water Efficiency
the servers housed within. In We piloted the RH adjustment↗
Because data centers rely partnership with Nortek Air at our data center in Los Lunas,
on water to cool servers and Solutions, we have developed New Mexico, and found by
maintain humidity levels, our an indirect cooling technology lowering our current 20%
teams are always looking for ways called the StatePoint Liquid minimum RH to 13% minimum
to reduce our water use. One Cooling (SPLC) system↗. The RH, we were able to reduce water
method we use to conserve water first of its kind to be deployed use by 40% over nine months.
is through direct evaporative to data centers, SPLC produces
cooling, which relies on outside air. cold water instead of cold air. We have rolled out the RH
The system uses less water than minimum changes across
Traditional technologies, like a typical indirect cooling system our existing data centers and
chilled water plants and cooling because it uses air to cool water updated design standards for
towers, rely on water to reject instead of using water to cool air. new construction. We expect this
heat. In areas facing specific change will allow us to reduce
environmental challenges, such Based on evaluation of our water use 10% to 65% annually.
as high levels of dust, extreme current water use, we have
humidity or elevated salinity, identified winter humidification
using direct cooling could needs as an area of opportunity
severely impact IT equipment. to further improve our operating
efficiency by optimizing our
In these cases, we use indirect relative humidity (RH). Oceans absorb
more than 90% of
cooling systems to minimize the heat that reaches
the risk to our buildings and Earth’s surface.

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Our approach
to circularity.
The quantity of raw
materials extracted
from the earth has more
than doubled over the
past three decades. We see circularity as key for the essential evolution To help ensure alignment across all of Meta’s
from a linear system that is extractive, polluting program pillars, team leads meet quarterly in a
and finite to a circular one that is sustainable. We cross-functional working group to share
also see it as our responsibility to use our products, program updates, identify potential new project
family of apps and knowledge to catalyze circularity collaborations and learn from their peers about
in our industry and beyond. this rapidly evolving field.

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Data Center cement. We incorporated lessons META COMMUNITY

Design Circularity learned from the first pilot phase
to train the model’s AI to identify
Embedding circularity principles concrete mixes that optimize for
into how we design, build and early strength gain while lowering
operate our data centers helps the carbon footprint. Our Workplaces Our Hardware
Our Data Centers
us elevate resource efficiency to Shape and operate Build and run data Make hardware reuse,
healthy, waste-free centers with optimal refurbishment and
reduce water and waste. We also piloted the use of
workplaces resource efficiency recycling the norm
recycled ground glass as a
Our circularity principles also substitute for cement in various
extend to the kinds of materials concrete applications in our data
we use. To lower the carbon impact center locations in northern
of concrete—a large source Huntsville, Alabama, and Gallatin,
GLOBAL COMMUNITY
of global GHG emissions—we Tennessee. These pilots explored
expanded our partnership with the feasibility of replacing
researchers from the University cement with powdered glass
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s from products such as bottles
civil engineering and computer or window-panes that would Our Products and Our Industry
science departments to use an otherwise end up in landfills. If Partnerships Advance circularity
Empower people through collaboration
artificial intelligence (AI) model successful, these efforts have the
everywhere and open-sourcing
to generate low-carbon mix potential not only to lower the to live a more
designs↗. These alternatives use carbon footprint of the concrete circular life

high amounts of byproducts from we use but also to create a

other industries, such as fly ash market demand for discarded
and slag, as a replacement for glass products.

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and safely identify and resolve In 2021, after many months
issues, thereby extending the of planning and conducting

We are prioritizing the use of recycled lifespan of our hardware. internal reliability studies, we
focused our attention on the
materials in new system designs, in addition To continue to improve resource opportunity to extend the
to our continued focus on ensuring hardware efficiency, we are exploring ways lifetime use of memory within
is easy to disassemble and reuse. to extend the life of racks and our racks. Critically, memory is
components used in our data a carbon-intensive component
centers. We shared an example within our infrastructure, and the
We understand that most of the In 2021, Meta’s Sustainability of this thinking in 2020 with opportunity to use this resource
embedded emissions↗ from team partnered closely with battery backup units↗, and we to its fullest extent is a key net
our data center infrastructure Quality and Engineering teams are continuing to drive toward our zero strategy to “use less” and
come from manufacturing, and to co-create an internal Design goal of enabling a circular supply avoid emissions in our upstream
circularity will be key to improving for Circularity guide to integrate chain. By conducting internal supply chain.
resource efficiency. principles of design for reuse and reliability studies, configuring
design for end of life into the the logistics and developing Beyond circularity efforts within
Starting with design and material product development process. necessary financial and asset our data centers, we also work
selection, we are prioritizing the We are also focused on Design tracking systems, we have closely with our downstream
use of recycled materials in new for Serviceability, making our extended the life of certain racks partners to find a second life for
system designs, in addition to our equipment easy to repair in within our data centers. We are parts outside of our data centers
continued focus↗ on ensuring the field so our data center working toward harvesting and through secondary markets and
hardware is easy to disassemble technicians are able to quickly redeploying components and to ensure all residual materials Plastic pollution
and reuse. systems at scale that continue are responsibly managed. has increased tenfold
since 1980.
to meet our reliability standards
for both critical spares and for
integration into new racks.

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Driving toward
a net zero
value chain.
Meta is committed to addressing direct way we can tackle climate truly be possible unless we, our
GHG emissions across our change—the single largest threat partners and our suppliers work
global operations, value chain to the well-being of people, the together to strategically reduce
and beyond. This is the most environment and businesses GHG emissions.
alike. A better reality will not

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We are actively building highly efficient data centers to offset

the carbon footprint of building the metaverse.

In 2020, we announced our goal • As we focus our attention The rapid expansion of hardware,
to expand our net zero goal to on decarbonizing our Scope data centers and offices to
include our value chain in 2030. 3 emissions, we are working support our business means
now to identify solutions we must boldly innovate and
We have laid the foundation to that can scale as our optimize for efficiency. Early on
reach our 2030 climate target: business grows. in this decade, we do not expect
• Our climate program is decarbonization and growth to be
aligned with the Science The climate impact associated in harmony. In fact, our emissions
Based Targets initiative with building the metaverse is increased 11% from 2020 to
(SBTi)↗ and is guided by something we are spending a 2021, and as we return to our
the latest science on what lot of time thinking about and offices, that number will remain
is necessary to transition analyzing. New tools, products high. This reality is clear and
to a zero-carbon future. and facilities to support this underscores the need for us to
• In 2020, we achieved net growth will be a major challenge drive collaborative and innovative
zero GHG emissions in our on the road to meet our already solutions across our business and
direct operations (Scopes ambitious target. with our suppliers today so that
1 and 2) by reducing our growth can happen sustainably.
emissions by 94% compared
to 2017 levels.

CO2 emissions are increasing

more than 250 times faster from
human activity than from natural
sources after the last Ice Age.

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Cutting Workplace
Reducing Our GHG Emissions in Half
Emissions
Our strategy to reach net zero in our We are targeting a 50% reduction
value chain entails three steps: Reducing GHG emissions across As we build the metaverse and in the carbon impact of our
our global operations and value the technology that comes workplace operations in 2030
1. We will focus on decarbonizing 3. Finally, we will support carbon chain is our top priority and the with it, we will continue to on a per headcount basis. To
where we have the most direct removal projects of the highest most effective strategy to reach focus on hardware circularity achieve this goal, we are focused
control in the choices we make. standards to address the net zero. We will do this by: and efficiency to minimize our on achieving the following
Principles such as hardware residual emissions that we 1. Using less and opting for what emissions as we grow. Because reductions from a 2019 baseline
circularity and integrating cannot reduce. makes sense to do our work much of our emissions footprint per capita:
low-carbon technologies will be 2. Choosing better and is outside of our operational • 40% energy use reduction
vital to reduce the emissions of prioritizing efficiency in our control, assisting our suppliers • 50% waste reduction
our new and existing facilities. supply chain, construction and vendors to set reduction • 100% sustainable employee
and other purchases targets through our supplier commuter shuttle fleet
2. We will engage with our 3. Selecting alternatives, engagement program is critical • 40% reduction in drive alone
suppliers. Helping our suppliers such as materials with to cutting our total emissions. commuter trips
set their own climate targets low-carbon impact, that • 40% reduction in embodied
will reduce their emissions are easily recyclable carbon of building materials
associated with our footprint • 60% reduction in carbon
while hopefully spurring intensity of culinary offerings
decarbonization beyond Meta.
Photo courtesy of TIST

Shifting to a green economy

could produce over 65 million
new low-carbon jobs.

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META’S 2021 NET CARBON FOOTPRINT

GHG Accounting
mt CO2e
1% Scope 1 55,000

We disclose our GHG emissions that directly measures an activity <1% Scope 2 2,000

annually based on the 99% Scope 3 5,651,000

that results in GHG emissions,
42% Capital Goods 2,410,000
Greenhouse Gas Protocol↗. such as kilowatt hours (kWh) of
42% Purchased Goods & Services 2,371,000
Our GHG footprint includes electricity. Due to the complex 10% Use of Sold Products 558,000

5.7M
the emissions associated with nature of our business and value 3% Upstream Transportation & Distribution 180,000

running our business and data chain, we use proxy methods to 1% Fuel & Energy Related Activities 75,000

1% Other 29,000
centers, as well as the indirect help calculate our emissions when
<1% Employee Commuting includes work from home emissions 22,000
emissions created upstream from activity data is not available. metric tons of CO2e <1% Business Travel 5,000
our operations and downstream We are focused on increasing
in our products. granularity and using the most These market-based emissions were
accurate methods available to 43% smaller than our location-based emissions
(9.9 M mt CO2e). Our market-based emissions
We quantify our emissions via calculate our emissions. Our
adjust for emissions reductions from purchasing
activity data, life cycle assessments emissions are verified by a decisions we have made. This includes our
(LCAs) and financial data. third party↗ and we invite contracting of over 7,500 MW of renewable
energy and purchase of over 700,000 gallons of
We prioritize calculating our you to learn more about our sustainable aviation fuel for business travel, which
emissions through activity data methodology here↗. has an up to 80% lower carbon footprint than
traditional jet fuel.

Scope 3 emissions usually

account for more than We removed 90,000 tons of CO2
70% of a business’s through carbon removal projects to
carbon footprint. cover our Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

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The projects we select reflect companies like Meta must invest

Supporting Carbon our responsibility to address the today to ensure removals are Driving Demand
Removal Projects social and environmental impacts viable and available in the future. for Sustainable
of our emissions. We prioritize Among the ways we are helping Aviation Fuel
Our commitment to net zero carbon removal projects that: to drive development in the
means that for any emissions • Are designed to be a reliable sector are collaborative actions As a founding member of the
we cannot eliminate, we will and additional source of that will aggregate the resources Sustainable Aviation Buyers
purchase carbon removal credits carbon sequestration of multiple companies to create Alliance (SABA)↗, we are
to sequester an equivalent • Are quantified using existing rapid change at a large scale. supporting efforts to drive market
amount of CO2 from the standards and verified by a demand for sustainable aviation
atmosphere. third party In 2022, our contribution fuel. Spearheaded by RMI↗ and
• Do not create adverse to the Frontier advance Environmental Defense Fund
In 2021, we supported carbon impacts elsewhere market commitment↗ will (EDF)↗ and supported by their
removal projects in Kenya • Prioritize climate justice help catalyze a market founding companies, SABA aims
Photo courtesy of The Northern Rangelands Trust/Paul Wambugu and Mexico that represent and equity for technological carbon to accelerate the path to net zero
over 200,000 tons of carbon removal credits and unlock aviation by driving investment
sequestration via forests and Technological carbon removals the opportunity to learn in and adoption of sustainable
soil. We partner with nonprofits, are a small but important from global scientific aviation fuel, which could
peers and other experts to inform component of our net zero leaders on emerging carbon substantially reduce emissions
the composition of our project strategy. Because technological removal technologies. from air travel.
CO2 remains in the portfolio and ensure that our due carbon removals are in their
atmosphere for up to 1,000
years, nitrous oxide for up diligence process is rigorous. infancy and not yet available at a
to 120 years and methane meaningful scale, forward-looking
for up to 10 years.

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ENERGY
We are driving the transition to renewable energy for more than 7,500 megawatts (MW) of solar
in our communities by selecting projects that are and wind energy across our global portfolio. Of
on the same electricity grids as our data centers. that, over 4,900 MW of new renewable energy

Meta is one
At the end of 2021, Meta had contracts in place is now operating.

of the largest
corporate
buyers of
renewable
energy.
4,900 MW is enough
to power 3.6 million
U.S. homes.

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We help lead the changes that make clean energy solutions

more accessible to other companies.

Enabling the Transition Not all utilities offer electric rates These utility offerings allow large In 2021, we worked with the local
to Renewable Energy (or “tariffs,” as utilities call them) energy customers to purchase utility, Salt River Project (SRP),
that allow customers to support renewable energy and renewable to establish a new renewable
Transitioning to renewable their facilities with renewable energy credits via their retail energy supply agreement to
energy at the scale our world energy. When this is the case, electricity service and address support our Mesa, Arizona, data
needs requires systems-level we work with utility partners to their sustainability goals. center. Of the 500 MW of solar
changes. So when we switch to create new green tariffs or pursue that will be added in the next
renewables, we are not creating other new renewable energy The green tariffs and renewable few years, 450 MW will support
sustainable solutions only for arrangements to maintain our goal energy arrangements we have our 960,000-square-foot Mesa
ourselves. We help lead the of supporting our global operations supported account for over 4,000 data center with 100% renewable
changes that make clean energy with 100% renewable energy. MW of new wind and solar capacity. energy, leaving 50 MW for SRP
solutions more accessible to to offer residential and small
other companies. business customers, supporting
Photo courtesy of Apex Clean Energy Renewable Energy Progress
broader customer access to
10 renewable energy.
9.42
9
Wind power, sold at a fixed 8 7.17
price over a long period of 7
time, mitigates the price 6
uncertainty associated with 5.14
5

Total Electricity Used

traditional energy sources.
4
3.42 100% 100%
3

(million MWh)
2.46
2 1.83
86%
1 75%
51%
0 44%

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Nonrenewable Renewable
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Energy Storage utility, Public Service Company

Our portfolio of solar and wind of New Mexico (PNM), to add
projects spans 18 states and 46 counties. Demand for electricity varies 50 MW of battery storage
significantly throughout the day. alongside the addition of 240 MW
Fossil fuel generators can be of solar through our innovative
Economic Impact $7.4 billion in investment. During are located outside of major quickly activated or deactivated an important tool that enables green tariff. This unique
construction, these renewable metropolitan areas and 82% are to account for these variations. utilities to move the electricity commercial structure allows
To fully understand the impact of energy projects have supported located in counties with poverty Renewable energy technology, produced from a solar project, customers like us to directly
Meta’s renewable energy projects or will support over 42,000 jobs rates above the national average. like wind and solar, are for instance, into times of pay for capacity resources like
on jobs and the economy, we across the country and contribute The analysis showed that weather-dependent, so they the day when sunshine is not energy storage to offset the
released a study↗ in May 2021 more than $4.3 billion in U.S. construction of these renewable do not necessarily match the available. This provides greater need to add nonrenewable
that looked at the economic gross domestic product (GDP). energy projects have generated variations in electricity demand reliability and flexibility to the energy resources to the system.
impact of 55 solar and wind or will generate $2.6 billion of on their own. However, energy utility system and enables a
projects that support our U.S. Our portfolio of solar and wind labor income for workers, storage can help to smooth much lower carbon footprint, In total, Meta has worked
data centers. The projects projects spans 18 states and and project operations will the small deviations in energy as utilities integrate even more with utility partners, PNM
studied total 5,763 MW—some 46 counties, and many of these generate $70 million in annual production on the system to renewable energy on their grids. and Tennessee Valley Authority,
of which are operating today projects have benefited under- employee compensation. help integrate greater volumes to add 130 MW of battery energy
and others that will come online resourced communities. Of the of renewable energy. Meta is also providing funding storage to the grid in New Mexico,
over the next three years—and 55 U.S. solar and wind projects for added storage to local Kentucky, and Mississippi.
represent an estimated in our portfolio studied, 96% Additionally, to prevent wasted utilities, allowing them to
energy when demand is low prepare for and transition to the
on sunny or windy days, and zero-carbon grid of tomorrow.
to support grid reliability on
The amount of sunshine that continuously
strikes the earth equates to more than 10,000 cloudy, calm days, large-scale Near our Los Lunas data center
times the world’s total energy use. storage is critical. Adding in Valencia County, New Mexico,
energy storage to the grid is we partnered with our local

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WATER

In 2021, we
announced our
goal to become
water positive
in 2030.
All living things rely on water. Without it, ecosystems
dwindle and communities suffer. So when it comes to
this precious resource, using less is not enough.

Rising temperatures can

lead to deadly pathogens
in freshwater sources,
making the water dangerous
for people to drink.

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To achieve this goal, Meta will Together, these projects are benefits. That is why we are also understanding and practices. In
restore 200% of the water expected to restore more than supporting capacity-building 2021, we joined the Rio Grande
we consume in high water one billion gallons of water projects that might have a Water Fund↗ and the Texas
stress areas, and 100% of the annually. In regions experiencing catalytic effect in watersheds Water Action Collaborative↗
water we consume in medium high levels of water stress, these around the world. These projects to support collective action
water stress areas. Our water projects have already restored could include supporting local initiatives in these important
restoration projects always have about 617 million gallons of environmental nonprofits, regions. We are also members of
a hydrological connection to the water as of 2021. governance, research and other the World Resources Institute’s
source water consumed in our non-volume-generating activities. Aqueduct Alliance↗ and sponsors
operations and are verified by Often the most impactful of the Swedish International
independent third-party verifiers. contributions to the sustainability We also strive to be good water Water Institute’s World Water
Since 2017, we have supported of a watershed go beyond stewards by working with Week conference.
a total of 18 water restoration projects that return volumetric others to advance industry
projects in six watersheds.

Photo courtesy of Craig Sponholtz, Watershed Artisans Inc.

2021 Water Data

Unit: Cubic Meters

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

2.3 billion people
live in water-stressed
countries. Water Withdrawal 1,609,000 2,367,000 3,430,000 3,726,000 5,043,000

Water Consumption 838,000 1,279,000 1,971,000 2,202,000 2,569,000

Water Restoration — 132,000 145,000 2,250,000 2,336,000

*Reported volumes represent total volume restored through water restoration projects for each year, not including contracted projects not yet implemented.

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Meta partnered with DigDeep to fund

water systems for Navajo families.

Water quality and quantity are Here are a few of the projects we In 2021, Meta partnered with
often very local issues, so we supported in 2021: DigDeep↗ to fund water
have joined forces with nonprofit systems for Navajo families that
and community partners to Navajo Community lack access to water in Dilkon,
create and implement water Water Supply Arizona. Each system includes a
restoration initiatives that benefit Jadito Wash Watershed, Arizona 1,200-gallon water tank, indoor
the areas in which we operate. plumbing, power connections
The Navajo Nation is the largest to provide running water, and
contiguous Native American recurring water delivery to refill
reservation in the continental the water tank (managed by
U.S. Located within the Four Navajo community partners). The
Corners region of the American water is supplied from existing,
Southwest, its borders span deep groundwater wells. Meta’s
71,000 square kilometers. contribution will install tanks
One-third of the Navajo Nation at 14 households, providing “Throughout the pandemic, COVID-19 restrictions, we are instrumental to helping us get
population lacks access to approximately 300,000 gallons DigDeep’s Navajo Water Project thrilled to share that we have tapped water into more homes
running water. Navajo households of water per year to families. team members have shown finally been able to resume the during this crucial time.”
pay 70 times more for the water great tenacity and innovation in-home installations of our —BJ Davis, Chief Relationship
they must haul into their homes in their efforts to expand clean Home Water Systems. Meta’s Officer at DigDeep
compared to water users in water access on the Navajo continued support of DigDeep’s
typical urban areas. Nation. With the lessening of Navajo Water Project has been

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Water from the Trinity River The Trinity River wetland will restore over
floods this newly created wetland 200 million gallons of water annually.
complex during the winter
season, providing habitat for
a diverse array of shorebirds, vibrant ecosystem of mammals, seepage, threatening its ability In addition to projects that
waterfowl and raptors. The birds and aquatic species, to meet agricultural water needs. return volumes, we are investing
wetlands naturally treat the including the endangered Gila Erosion in one particular section in projects that have catalytic
surface water by filtering Chub and Gila Topminnow. of the canal formed several large impacts on watersheds. In 2022,
out sediment, nitrogen and leaks, spilling seven cubic feet of we will continue to support
phosphorus from the water, Along Oak Creek, 19 separate water per second from the ditch and new water restoration projects
Restoring Wetlands The Richland Creek Wildlife which flows back into the Trinity ditches divert irrigation water to reducing Oak Creek’s flow by 15%. in the watersheds where we
Richland Creek Wildlife
Management Area (WMA) was River in spring. This project will residents. Although the ditches operate, collaborate with other
Management Area, Texas
created to help offset habitat restore over 200 million gallons are important contributors to Meta provided support to stakeholders in collective
loss. An extensive wetland of water annually. the local economy, most are Bonneville Environmental action to address shared
Texas’s Richland Chambers treatment system covers over more than 150 years old and Foundation↗, which allowed for a water challenges, and invest
Reservoir has been addressing 5,000 acres of the WMA and Mason Lane Ditch Piping limited capital exists to invest in partnership between The Nature in technologies to improve our
Verde River Watershed, Arizona
the growing water supply needs helps treat raw Trinity River infrastructure upgrades to meet Conservancy and the Mason Lane water efficiency.
of the Dallas-Fort Worth region Water before it is delivered to the needs of water users and Water Users Association to install
since the 1980s. Construction municipal and industrial water Oak Creek, one of the few aquatic habitat. 5,280 feet of piping to reduce
of the 40,000-acre reservoir users in Dallas-Fort Worth. remaining perennial streams in transmission losses and reduce
resulted in the loss of substantial Northern Arizona, is a tributary The Mason Lane Ditch provides the volume of water diverted
floodplain, riparian hardwood Ducks Unlimited↗ has been of the Verde River. It runs water to over 220 acres of from Oak Creek. This project will
forest and wetland habitat within working to build wetland habitat through high desert canyons irrigated land along its five-mile restore over 180 million gallons of
the Richland and Chambers at WMA since 1987, constructing and the famous red rocks of path. Degradation throughout water to Oak Creek per year.
Creeks watersheds. over 5,000 acres of wetland so Sedona before joining with the the canal resulted in leakage and
far. In 2021, Meta partnered with Verde River. Oak Creek provides
Ducks Unlimited to fund a new recreation and supports a Photo courtesy of Michael Matosich/TNC
wetland habitat in the Upper
Trinity River basin.
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Q&A with How can a company Since 2017, we have partnered

Stefanie Woodward like Meta address

environmental issues?
with environmental organizations
and water utilities to restore
Sustainability Program Manager for Water How did your passion water in the watersheds
for water conservation We all have to do our part to where we operate. In 2021, we
and resource preservation ensure a safe, clean water supply. announced our commitment to
For Stefanie Woodward, her lead you to Meta? Private companies like Meta becoming water positive in 2030,
role is more than a job—it’s can work in collaboration with and the program has since grown
personal. Having grown up My education focused on climate environmental nonprofits, utilities to 18 projects in six watersheds. clean water to those without
in Arizona, she understands resilience, corporate sustainability and the public sector to address access to working with farmers
the impact of water stress and water. After grad school, shared water challenges on a How do you explain to or restoring landscapes with
on local watersheds and has I worked in the nonprofit broader scale. your family and friends beaver dams. Some of the most
spent her career focused on sector developing guidance on what you do at Meta, and gratifying projects to me are the
water conservation in both the corporate water stewardship Why is becoming what do they think? ones benefiting communities and
nonprofit and private sectors. and helping companies establish water positive a ecosystems in my home state of
Stefanie’s hope is a world in water stewardship programs priority for Meta? At first, I got a lot of questions Arizona—especially those in the
which future generations can as a consultant. My role with about how exactly a tech same creeks where I love to hike
continue to enjoy the natural Meta gives me the opportunity Water is an essential element company uses water. Now they with friends and family.
wonders in her home state and to synthesize all of these in operating a tech company, understand and love hearing
many others around the world. experiences, and I am really and data centers can have a big about the wide variety of water
excited about where our program water footprint. While we have projects we support—from 40% of the global
is headed. some of the most water efficient restoring wetlands to providing population lacks access
data centers in the world, we to clean and safe
drinking water.
also recognize that to be good
water stewards, we need to
collaborate with stakeholders
beyond our own operations.

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Below is Morning Glory Pool in
Yellowstone National Park. Pigments
from microbes in this thermal pool

Biodiversity
create the various vibrant colors.

is critical
to ecosystem
health.
In the last hundred years, more
than 90% of crop varieties have
disappeared from farmers’ fields. The loss of biodiversity—the rich for humanity, from the collapse Risks Report↗, biodiversity loss
assortment of living organisms of food chains and health systems is listed as the third most severe
that includes plants, bacteria, to the disruption of entire supply risk on a global scale over the
animals, insects; every living chains. According to the World next 10 years.
thing—has critical implications Economic Forum’s 2022 Global

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We continuously take steps to

both mitigate impacts from our
In 2021, we installed beehives at our Seattle, Dublin
offices and data centers and seek and New York offices, housing over 180,000 bees.
opportunities to protect and
promote biodiversity where we to support pollinators where • We partnered with the
operate facilities. Protecting Our we operate: London Beekeepers
Pollinators • We are providing nearly 30 Association to provide
acres of improved pollinator habitat on our terraces that
Pollinators play a key role in habitat at our data center support nearly 500 species
supporting ecosystems, ensuring site in Gallatin, Tennessee of insects native to the U.K.
food security and providing • At our data center in
ecosystem services such as Clonee, Meath, Ireland, we
clean air and soil stability. Given implemented a beekeeping
their critical importance, we aim program to help cultivate
to support pollinators where beehives and planted a
possible. In 2021, we installed variety of native plants
beehives at our Seattle, Dublin on site to provide resources
Of the 100 crop species
that provide 90% of the and New York offices, housing for over 500,000 bees
world’s food, over 70 are over 180,000 bees, and continue
pollinated by bees.

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Photo courtesy of
Marion Brenner Photography
Green Roof nesting on the roof by the Santa our changing climate, which is
Clara Valley Audubon Society getting warmer and dryer. Over
Our Menlo Park headquarters during monthly surveys. the past eight years, we have Haven neighborhood of Menlo
features a 12.5-acre green roof planted 2,650 new trees. Park; Save The Bay↗, which
that provides a diverse landscape In 2021, we continued to develop focuses on restoring and
for local species, offering habitats our 80-acre Bayfront Campus in We also partner with a number protecting wetlands in the Bay
ranging from grasslands to oak Menlo Park, California, by creating of local nonprofits striving Area; and the San Francisco
savannas and meadows. The roof an 11-acre park. We focused to promote biodiversity and Bay Bird Observatory↗, which
serves as a home to over 600 on diversifying tree species, improve habitats near our Menlo restores habitat for endangered
trees and, to date, 5,300 birds particularly oaks (Quercus ), both Park headquarters, including bird species, such as the snowy
representing 50 avian species to avoid monoculture and to Canopy↗, whom we partnered plover and burrowing owl.
have been found foraging and transition to species adapted to with to plant trees in the Belle

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Our teams completed a project that permanently blocked

25 hashtags related to endangered species across four markets.

species and their parts. Meta’s When an Instagram user searches We also took proactive measures As a result, in 2021, our teams
Commerce Policies↗ are even a hashtag associated with to prevent the creation and completed a project that
stricter, prohibiting the sale of harmful behavior to animals, such searchability of violating permanently blocked 25 hashtags
any live animals, pets, livestock as #tigerselfie or #elephantivory, content by blocking specific related to endangered species
or animal parts. or a Facebook user searches hashtags on Instagram known across four markets to prevent
linked terms such as “buy antique to be associated with the sale users from searching for or Partnerships Reduce
Leveraging Our Content reviewers are trained on ivory,” an advisory will warn about of endangered species across creating them on the platform. Illegal Trading
Platforms to these topics, including modules these dangers and provide an different geographies. In 2022, we plan to expand this Cross-sector collaboration
Protect Wildlife on ivory and specific species opportunity to learn more. effort to further limit the creation and industry partnerships
known to commonly surface. or sharing of this type of content are crucial in scaling impact
Meta has strong standards and These policies align with the and raise further awareness on in this area. In 2018, in
policies in place to help prevent Convention on International Trade protecting endangered species. partnership with the World
illegal wildlife trafficking from in Endangered Species (CITES)↗ Wildlife Fund (WWF)↗,
happening on our platforms. Appendix I. Snow Leopards are among the the International Fund for
top 10 endangered species.
For example, our Community Animal Welfare (IFAW)↗,
Learn more
Standards prohibit the sale of Educational alert features on TRAFFIC, and other leading
live animals between private Facebook and Instagram are businesses, we launched
individuals (i.e., non-brick-and- designed to prevent wildlife To protect just one tiger, the Coalition to End
we have to conserve
mortar stores) on our platform trafficking↗ online and inform an estimated 10,000 Wildlife Trafficking Online↗,
and the publishing of content people about the harmful impact hectares of forest. aiming to reduce the illegal
that coordinates or supports the of wildlife exploitation. trade in ivory and other
poaching or selling of endangered wildlife products by 80%.

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What We Create

Driving climate action

with our platforms
and products.

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Our world is
facing challenges
that no one has
faced before, with
climate change Meta was born to innovate, ask of our platforms to drive

topping the list.

questions and build products that climate action through our core
enable people to change and grow. products. We create solutions On the current path of
that connect people not only CO2 emissions, temperature
could increase by as much
So, in conjunction with our efforts with each other but also with as 4.4°C by the end of
to operate for a better reality, resources, information, tools the century.
we leverage the capabilities and opportunities.

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WHAT WE CREATE

Peace of Mind

It is estimated that nearly two billion adults

When a natural disaster or
other crisis strikes, it is not
know little to nothing about climate change.3
only those on the frontlines
who are affected. Our
Crisis Response↗ product At the same time, misinformation
allows individuals to mark about climate change continues We work with the world’s leading
themselves safe and give to spread both online and offline. climate science organizations,
their loved ones peace of including the IPCC↗, the
mind. In 2021, 12 million This reality led to the creation UN Environment Programme
people marked themselves Safety check has been of the Climate Science Center (UNEP)↗, The National Oceanic
safe in 70 countries. activated in your area (CSC). The CSC increases access and Atmospheric Administration
Mark yourself safe
Sit de sunt volor apel to science-based and dynamic (NOAA)↗, World Meteorological
enda vellatem faccab
The tool also connects climate information to drive Organization (WMO)↗ and
iumquis et quam di.
people who want to help awareness and inspire more others, to ensure that the
with ways to help. More than people to take action. information we feature is
73 million people visited the timely and accurate.
Crisis Response page, while
about 227,000 community
There were 20 separate
help posts were generated billion-dollar weather and
and about $2.2 million was climate disasters in 2021
raised through the product. in the U.S. alone.

3
Facts about climate change↗
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RAISING AWARENESS

is to make climate science more Climate The Future of Sustainable

accessible and engaging for Talks Business Is Green Opportunity
younger audiences and to
elevate the voices of young A six-episode podcast series, Over 200 million businesses use In 2021, we introduced our first
climate advocates. Climate Talks↗, features Meta’s platforms to support their program for small and medium-
Meta team members, partners, businesses. Our Sustainability sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe,
Data for Good partnered with the scientists, activists and for Business↗ site provides the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Yale Program on Climate Change influencers. Hosted by Sophia Li, resources for advertisers to find Working with the SME Climate
Communication to conduct a each episode allowed us to ways to decarbonize. Hub↗ and our partners across
global Climate Change Opinion facilitate conversations examining Europe, Meta Boost Guide to
the existence and causes of Survey↗ across 31 countries various sustainability topics from Green↗ provides training and
2021 Climate Science global warming, as well as the and territories on Facebook. multiple angles. resources to help users grow
Center Updates impact it has on humans and The survey provided new their businesses sustainably.
other life on Earth. insights↗ about public
Meta expanded the CSC’s reach knowledge, attitudes, policy
to more than 100 countries, In collaboration with the UN preferences and behaviors about
attracted more than 3.8 million Foundation, we featured their climate change. For example, we
followers, and served more than four-part Say it with Science found that more than six in 10
100,000 daily visitors. series on the CSC, which features respondents across countries
conversations between IPCC surveyed say they want more
We also partnered with experts scientists and youth climate information about climate
from Monash, Yale and advocates from around the world, change, highlighting a global gap
Cambridge to directly address exploring the links between in knowledge about the subject
climate myths. The Facts About climate change and food, and underscoring why Meta Worldwide, just 38% of small businesses
Climate Change↗ section oceans, health and resilience. continues to provide authoritative have invested in adapting to environmental
includes misconceptions about The goal of Say it with Science information through tools such risks, compared to 60% of large ones.

as the CSC.

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TACKLING CLIMATE MISINFORMATION

We are committed to fighting the people who do see them, try to fund partnerships and proposals
spread of climate misinformation to share them or already have from fact-checkers, climate

Encouraging
on our platforms. We partner shared them. Accounts that organizations and solution
with more than 80 independent, post misinformation repeatedly, providers working to combat
third-party fact-checking including climate misinformation, false and misleading information
organizations who are certified will see their overall distribution about climate change.

collaboration to
through the nonpartisan reduced and may lose the ability
International Fact-Checking to advertise or monetize. We received applications
Network (IFCN)↗ to identify, from around the world. Of the
review and take action on Climate 30 global semifinalists,

combat false
this content. Misinformation representing 71 entities, nine
Grant grantees were selected.
As with all types of claims rated
false by our partners, we reduce In partnership with the IFCN The grant was structured

and misleading
the distribution of these posts and an independent six-member to encourage collaborative
in Feed so fewer people see judging panel of climate domain partnerships among applicants
them, and we show warning experts, we launched the $1 million with diverse backgrounds,
labels with more context for Climate Misinformation Grant↗ supported by the IFCN’s

information.
fact-checkers. The proposals we
Geographic Distribution of Global Applicants have received include innovative
approaches to fact-checking,
EUR
33% media literacy, capacity-building
INDIA
23% and awareness raising and cover
NORAM
17% the full spectrum of climate
LATAM
“Greenwashing” refers to when companies EMEA
10% 10% APAC information—authoritative content,
misrepresent the sustainability of their
7%
products, services or operations. debunking of misinformation and
inoculation approaches.

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Large-scale decrease in the from this repository to develop a
social salience of climate social media salience index—the
change during the COVID-19 Climate SMSI score—and found
“Misinformation about pandemic↗ an 80% decrease in climate
climate change is a huge, Does climate change interest wane as other change content sharing and
interconnected problem, and global threats capture attention? There are concerns that resharing as COVID-19 spread
solutions need to be equally climate change attention is during the spring of 2020.
large and interconnected. waning as competing global Climate change salience
Adding capacity to the threats intensify. To investigate then briefly rebounded in
20,000,000
fact-checking community to this possibility, we analyzed the autumn of 2020 during
skillfully and promptly respond all link shares and reshares a period of record-setting
Number of Link Shares and Reshares About Climate Change

100,000 15,000,000
to climate misinformation is on Meta’s Facebook platform wildfires and droughts in the
a crucial part of the puzzle. In (e.g., shares and reshares of United States before returning
10,000,000
particular, we need stronger news articles) in the United to low content sharing

COVID-19 Cases in the U.S.

links between fact-checkers States from August 2019 to and resharing levels. This
50,000 5,000,000
and experts in climate December 2020 (containing fluctuating pattern suggests
science and solutions. This billions of aggregated and de- new climate communication
grant program will lay the identified shares and reshares). strategies—focused on
foundation for important We then identified all link “systemic sustainability”—are
future work in fighting back shares and reshares on “climate necessary. Read more in
against misinformation that change” and “global warming” journals.plos.org↗.
confuses the public about
climate change and delays
desperately needed climate
action.” —John Cook, research
fellow at the Climate Change
Date 2019-07-01 2019-10-01 2020-01-01 2020-04-01 2020-07-01 2020-10-01 2021-01-01
Communication Research Hub
at Monash University Region Northeast South North Central West

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TACKLING THE
BUILDING CLIMATE
METAVERSE
MISINFORMATION

Subdivider
We are
intro-headline
committed to
will
building
kickoff
thenew
sub-topic.
metaverse
At Connect 2021↗, our CEO Mark We are already developing In 2021, we began conducting
Zuckerberg introduced Meta↗, exciting new technologies LCAs of our Reality Labs
which brings together our apps that will help people connect products, including Quest 2,
and technologies under one new and explore in the metaverse, to better understand the

sustainably.
company brand. The metaverse including our virtual reality (VR), environmental impacts
is an immersive, embodied augmented reality (AR) and associated with each phase in
Sit de sunt volor apel
enda vellatem faccab successor to the mobile internet. wearable hardware technologies the product life cycle—materials,
iumquis et quam di. and devices. Our net zero transportation, use phase and
Our focus will be to bring the commitment↗ is inclusive of end of life. These LCAs enable
metaverse to life, helping people these products, and we are teams to identify opportunities to
Augmented reality uses a
real-world setting while virtual connect, build communities, grow committed to building the incorporate circularity and reduce
reality is completely virtual. businesses and unlock new ways metaverse sustainably. GHG emissions in our product
they can participate in the transition development process.
to a just, low-carbon economy.

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The Reality Labs team has • Educating product

already started on our journey to development teams
Allowing customers to purchase move the needle toward reducing on hardware circularity
refurbished products for our the carbon footprint of our principles through release

devices delivers the same user products, including: of our internal Design for

experience while giving gently Circularity guide, with

• Evaluating opportunities the intent of continuing
used products new life. to incorporate plastics and to reduce waste, enable
metals with recycled content disassembly and improve
into products as these material recovery
materials are available
• Prioritizing the use of Meta is committed to doing
FSC↗ or Programme for our part to extend the life
the Endorsement of Forest of our products. In 2021, we
Certification↗ certified launched our Meta Quest “As
fibers in our consumer Good As New↗” program,
packaging enabling customers to purchase
• Transitioning segments refurbished products for our
of our logistics network flagship devices, including Quest
to lower-carbon modes of 1 and Quest 2. These devices The impact from refurbishing a
device is, on average, three times
transit, such as leveraging have all the same features, less than that of producing a
ocean freight instead performance and quality, while new device.
of air freight also giving our gently used
products new life.

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How We Collaborate

Partnerships enable us
to scale positive impact.

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HOW WE COLLABORATE

Collaboration is core to
everything we do. Throughout

We must
this report, we have shared
example after example of how
partnerships enable us to use our
size and scale to make a lasting

work together
positive impact.

It will take everyone to make the

systems-level changes required

to realize
for a better reality: world-class
experts in sustainability and
social issues, climate leaders,
academic researchers, local

systems-level
utilities, community nonprofits,
suppliers and every one of our
thousands of employees.

change.
Here is a closer look at how we
build new collaborations and
Almost 90% of employees engaged in
support established initiatives, their company’s sustainability work say
inside and outside of Meta. it enhances their job satisfaction.

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INTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

We empower Meta’s employees are integral “To me, sustainability is the limiting our impact potential if

employees to see
to the success of our company’s lens through which we need to we didn’t also create advocates
bottom line and to championing view our future,” said Christian and champions among our
our company’s culture, so the Monzon, Technical Program 70,000+ employees.

themselves as
success of our sustainability Manager for Meta. “I feel a
program depends on having responsibility to do my part in I help lead 12 Green@ chapters
employee voices at the table. addressing climate change and based in the Americas with
We invite all employees to join promoting sustainable solutions the goal of fostering Meta’s

part of the our efforts by participating

in executive Q&A sessions,
educational training, local
where I can.

Meta’s core sustainability

sustainability culture by
introducing and encouraging
sustainable choices and

climate solution.
Green@ chapters or department is driving behaviors for all Metamates
climate-focused hackathons. tremendously impactful work, on and off our campuses,”
but we would be significantly Christian continued.
No matter their role at Meta,
we empower employees to see
themselves as part of the climate
Corporate collaborations are solution through year-round
most effective when they resolve
programming. In 2021, we offered
an issue that is seen as critical
to business continuity. several powerful new initiatives
to engage and activate employees
in fresh ways.

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In September 2021, we held our

Employee Activation SustainabiliTEA Talks second Climate and Sustainability Hackathons for a second year. We had a total
Summit, in alignment with of eight projects put forth across
Across Meta, employees are In 2021, we launched Meta’s Climate Week activations. At Meta, many of our best and the U.S. and EMEA, with 85
integrating climate action into SustainabiliTEA Talks, a new This one-day virtual conference brightest ideas are born from hackers participating.
daily activities. Employees live executive Q&A series on highlighted programming across company hackathons—these
focused on local community our internal communications Meta and celebrated the events are a core part of our We also centralized all employee
action continued to grow platform, where Meta cross-functional teams that make culture that feed innovation resources (for learning, action
our global Green@ chapters. sustainability leaders engage in this work a reality. into our sustainability programs and engagement) into a single,
Employee activation and a dialogue about their personal Earth Week, Climate as well. For the past five internal wiki page. In 2022,
discussion on Workplace led to passions, program work and ways Week and Sustainability Climate Reality Project years, we have been working we look forward to expanding
expansion of major activations for employees to get involved. Summit Leadership Corps alongside a community of 500+ education opportunities for
for Earth Day, Climate Week Through this interactive forum, Sustainability Hackers to apply employees hoping to level up
and executive Q&As. Employee driven by employee questions, In April 2021, we organized It is critical not only to connect their technical expertise to their climate action, climate
advocacy inspired many to the broader community gets to our third annual Earth Week employees with Meta’s product ideas for rapid iteration science literacy and understanding
promote and enroll in the Climate see an honest portrayal of the Celebration, held live on our sustainability strategy and and fast feedback. In 2021, we of Meta’s climate goals.
Reality Project education series. challenges and opportunities internal communications programming but also to provide co-sponsored the Fall Hackathon
And employees leveraged their in this space. Our first session platform. Over five days, we access to the best-in-class
technical expertise to sponsor featured Meta’s net zero 2030 hosted 12 live events, expanded educational resources. In 2021,
the Fall Hackathon for the second program and ways employees can global content across Europe we partnered with Climate
year in a row. contribute to reducing company and Asia, and initiated a Reality Project Leadership
emissions. Our second session virtual marketplace with 50 Corps↗, Al Gore’s premiere
highlighted Meta’s participation global vendors and the first training organization, to
in COP26 with policy leaders in #MyCarbonCounts employee promote five different global
the U.S. and Europe. action campaign to help week-long trainings and give
individuals identify their biggest our employees the opportunity
carbon usage categories and to view their work and personal
reduce their footprint. activities through the lens of
climate justice.
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EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS

Supporting
established
partnerships
and initiatives.
Photo courtesy of The Northern Rangelands Trust/Kieran Avery

Unlike many materials,

aluminum can be
recycled infinitely.

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EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS

Sometimes, that means joining We also committed to funding Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)↗ air they breathe, using promoted
regional collective action the African Forest Landscape to support Children, Cities and social media advertisements
Climate change is organizations. In 2021, we Restoration Initiative (AFR100)↗, Climate↗, a study focusing on Facebook and Instagram
a challenge too great joined the Rio Grande Water a country-led effort to bring on the intersection of climate to recruit participants. The

for any of us to solve Fund↗ and the Texas Water 100 million hectares of land in change, cities, health and young research also included an analysis

alone. But, by coming Action Collaborative↗, both of Africa into restoration by 2030. people. LSHTM researchers of the child health benefits of
which bring together nonprofit carried out a global survey of over improving air quality in 16 global
together, we have the organizations, companies and Instagram partnered, through 3,000 young people and their cities, and a literature review
power to make other stakeholders to address providing ad credit, with the parents to understand their views of the child health benefits
sustainable change. shared water challenges. London School of Hygiene & on the cities they live in and the of decarbonization.

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Data Index

EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS

The Environmental Sustainability

The Open Compute Project is a collaborative Workgroup (ESWG)↗ within
We also worked with The Recycling Aqueduct Alliance community focused on sharing solutions to efficiently the RBA convenes members to
Partnership↗ to create Communities support the growing demands on infrastructure. identify pressing environmental
for Recycling↗, a personalized We are members of the World issues in climate change, water
Messenger experience↗ that Resources Institute (WRI)’s and waste, and collaborate on
provides recycling information Aqueduct Alliance↗, a group of Business Alliance to Responsible solutions that drive improvement
based on where a person leading companies, governments Scale Climate Solutions Business Alliance not only within their organizations
lives—and to intuitively improve and foundations, to gain strategic but also throughout their
recycling accuracy. guidance and industry insight In 2021, we joined the Business Founded in 2004 by a group of supply chains.
from the WRI’s Aqueduct Water Alliance to Scale Climate Solutions leading electronics companies,
Following are additional Risk Atlas team and water (BASCS)↗, a business-driven the RBA↗ is a nonprofit In 2021, we provided a case
organizations that Meta stewardship activities. collaboration for climate solutions comprising electronics, retail, study to a Chatham House
partners with or is a member of, that generate results at the auto and toy companies Rules discussion with members
focused on various aspects of scale our world needs. This growing demands on compute committed to supporting the to share our approach to both
sustainability and climate action. group provides a central, neutral infrastructure. Sustainability rights and well-being of workers reporting and calculation of
platform for businesses and and circularity were identified and communities worldwide Scope 3 emissions. We were
experts to meet, learn, discuss as 2021 strategic initiatives for affected by the global supply also actively involved in the
and act together as a “community OCP. Recognizing the role we can chain. RBA members commit Circular Materials Taskforce↗,
of practice.” play in galvanizing collaboration and are held accountable to a which aims to help members
within the information and common Code of Conduct and adapt their business models and
Open Compute Project communication technology (ICT) use a range of RBA training and products to the circular economy
sector, Meta helped lead the assessment tools to support by supporting integrated,
The Open Compute Project scoping and definition of the continual improvement in the international supply chains
“Conflict minerals” include the metals (OCP)↗ is a collaborative strategic initiative, helping social, environmental and that further circular material use
tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold, which are community focused on co-author the community’s first ethical responsibility of their and protect human rights and
often collectively referred to as “3TG”.
redesigning hardware technology white paper↗ dedicated to a supply chains. the environment.
to efficiently support the call to action on climate change.

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Responsible Minerals Responsible Labor Other Key

Initiative Initiative Memberships

The Responsible Minerals The Responsible Labor Initiative We are also proud to be members
Initiative (RMI)↗ is one of (RLI)↗ is a multi-industry, of other environmental nonprofit
the most used and respected multi-stakeholder initiative trade organizations, supporting
resources for companies focused on ensuring that the their work to advance clean
addressing issues related to the rights of workers vulnerable to technologies and climate action
responsible sourcing of minerals forced labor in global supply policies that support economy-
in their supply chains. RMI is chains are consistently wide decarbonization and climate
a multi-industry initiative that respected and promoted. resiliency, including:
promotes an understanding of • Clean Energy Buyers
and commitment to mitigating Association (CEBA)↗
the impacts of extracting and • American Council on
processing raw materials. Renewable Energy↗
• Advanced Energy
We maintain a Conflict Minerals Economy↗
Policy↗ and expect our suppliers
to conduct their operations The UN Climate Change Conference
in Glasgow (COP26) brought together
pursuant to this policy. 120 world leaders and over 40,000
registered participants.

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ADVANCING INDUSTRY CHANGE

Climate action is critical to We know that industry, regulatory In 2021, Meta showed support
achieving a sustainable economy and stakeholder engagement are for key policies in the U.S. and
and protecting our planet. We are critical to realizing our own net Europe to advance sustainable

Comprehensive
working internally to decarbonize zero goals and the progress the policies and climate action.
our operations and supply world needs to achieve in the
chain and to reduce our overall coming years. Comprehensive In the U.S., we actively participate
environmental footprint. Beyond and well-designed climate and in organizations that advocate

climate and clean

our operations, we engage with clean energy policy is central for policies that will spur further
climate-focused stakeholders, to transitioning to a future that clean energy deployment and
organizations and policymakers avoids the worst impacts of decarbonize the electric sector as a

energy policy is
to advance stewardship, climate climate change. whole. Meta endorsed the Climate
science and policies that will help Action Now Act (HR 9)↗ in the
move us all closer to a cleaner 116th United States Congress.
and decarbonized world.

central to avoiding
the impacts of
climate change.

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Our goal is not just to be one of the most sustainable

companies but also to make it easier for our users and
employees to live more sustainably.

In January 2021, we supported the Union and the governments Enabling Climate
call to the federal government↗ across the EU in making the Change Conversations
to prioritize transitioning to a ambitions of the Green Deal a
zero-carbon energy economy led reality. In 2021, Meta joined the From official events to tackling
by CEBA. And, in October 2021, EU’s European Climate Pact↗, misinformation on a daily basis,
we released a public statement↗ which aims to engage European we are using our platforms to
where we called on Congress to citizens on climate action, and we enable crucial conversations
support the climate and clean supported the Corporate Leaders about climate change. Our goal
energy provisions within the Group↗ sign-on letter in support is not just to be one of the most
Build Back Better Act↗ and of the EU Nationally Determined sustainable companies but also to empowering others to take
Infrastructure Investment and Contribution. make it easier for our users and During COP26, we featured We featured the Say it with action in their local communities.
Jobs Act↗. employees to live more sustainably. experts and scientists in new Science conversation series on We also debuted a new video
Being a leader in the fight against content designed to inform the Climate Science Center on series in Asia focused on climate
Meta is also fully committed climate change means bringing Our work in the lead-up to and and inspire action. We hosted Facebook covering health and change, called Forward Together,
to supporting the European our industry forward with us by during the United Nations a Facebook and Instagram climate change. On Instagram, which shared new Data for
Green Deal↗, which provides actively sharing strategies and Framework Convention on Live studio at the UNFCCC we launched the editorial series Good tools and research on
the framework toward a more ideas with the broader technology Climate Change (UNFCCC)↗ pavilion, which included over Our Planet in Crisis, which climate change and stories
sustainable and climate-neutral industry, as well as across other demonstrates the way our 90 conversations with leading features the stories of activists from community leaders
Europe by 2050. We are industries that face similar platforms can serve as powerful voices on climate change. and organizers who are dedicated in sustainability.
partnering with the European challenges. tools to generate support for to spreading awareness and
climate action.

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In support of this important • “How can ICT companies help commitments ahead of COP26.
moment, Meta developed new enable Europe’s transition to It ran as a full-page ad in The
Climate Week COP26 At COP26, we executed over camera stickers to help people net zero emissions by 2050” New York Times. Meta also joined
40 initiatives. In addition to strike up a conversation by in the EU Pavilion the Clean Energy Demand
We continue to do our In 2021, Meta delivered our a massive expansion of the visually showing their support • A Reuters event on Initiative (CEDI)↗, led by the
part to support The Paris biggest activation at COP yet. At CSC, we supported the UN for climate action in their Story authoritative climate U.S. Department of State and
Climate Agreement through the core of our activation was our in mobilizing action against or group chat on Messenger information CEBA, which was launched at
our ongoing involvement presence at the UNFCCC pavilion. climate change and encouraging and Instagram. • Roundtables with youth COP26. CEDI is intended to
with organizations like Now in our sixth year, we ran a conversations around this signal corporate clean energy
The Climate Group. During Facebook and Instagram Live important topic. Our Meta delegation on the Ahead of COP26, Meta’s Chief demand in constrained regions
Climate Week and the UN Studio—a space for policymakers, ground included team members Operating Officer, Sheryl for renewable procurement, such
General Assembly (UNGA) advocates, businesses and The UN’s ActNow chatbot was from across the company Sandberg, signed a Glasgow as Asia-Pacific.
in 2021, we were able to nonprofits to broadcast progress, updated with 10 new actions and hosted: Is Our Business↗ open letter
connect thought leaders for challenges and reflections on the for people to tackle climate • “Bridging the Gap between that urged governments and ​​As key climate policy issues
a series of side events↗. urgency of climate change to change and was made available Climate Information and Action” companies to join in signatories continue to be widely debated by
audiences around the world. We on Messenger and Instagram. in the Business Pavilion in making meaningful emissions governments around the world,
During these sessions, we had 90+ high-level visitors. our increased and continuously
discussed some of the evolving focus on sustainability
world’s most pressing issues, and climate policy (including
including communicating but not limited to the activities
climate change, vaccine described in this report) represents
equity and the role of tech our heightened level of engagement
and open data flows in in and attention to these
economic prosperity. important topics. We are looking
forward to participating in COP27.

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Governance

Our Board of Directors, its

committees and our management
provide oversight around our
ESG and sustainability efforts.

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GOVERNANCE

Before our data is published externally, we undergo a robust

review process to ensure that the data is accurate.

1. Data Collection:
The Audit and Risk Oversight Environmental Data Data is collected from third-party providers
Committee of our Board of Governance and cross-functional teams at Meta.
Directors is updated on climate,
supply chain and overall program The environmental data found
strategy annually. Meta leadership within this report is used for
and senior management are three main reasons: 2. Internal Quality Assurance
and Quality Control:
engaged in assessing and 1. Measure performance on
Data is compared to previous years, and
managing sustainability risks issues that matter to Meta questionable data is flagged for further
and opportunities. 2. Analyze performance over investigation.
time against targets and
standards
3. Third-Party Verification:
3. Inform stakeholders about Data is sent to our third-party verifier
Meta’s sustainability with supporting documents such as invoices,
performance renewable energy certificates and carbon
offset retirements.

Utility-scale solar power

declined in cost by 90%
4. Legal Review:
between 2009 and 2021.
Once data is verified, it then gets placed in the The cost of onshore wind
annual sustainability report. Our legal team power declined by 70%
reviews the data and narrative context over the same period.
to ensure disclosures are appropriately stated
and in line with relevant standards.

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LOOKING AHEAD

With greater transparency and our vision to guide

us, we will do even more to keep bringing the world
closer together—and closer to a better reality for
all. To learn more, visit our sustainability page↗.

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PRIORITY TOPICS
Our 2021 Sustainability Report focuses on the key environmental issues identified throughout our stakeholder engagement process.
Descriptions and links to additional information on the full list of priority topics Meta woks to address can be found in the Priority Topics table.

Topic Meaning Link to Resource

Environmental Topics

Net Zero Commitment • Manage operational energy and emissions Page 47

• Invest in energy-saving and renewable energy projects to support our supply chain

• Invest in renewable energy, carbon abatement and carbon removal projects throughout our operations
and supply chain

Data Center Efficiency • Create the most efficient data centers possible by prioritizing energy efficiency; renewable energy; water Page 39
efficiency and sustainable materials during design, construction and operation

Water Stewardship • Reduce workplace and data center water use and improve the quality of discharged water Page 55

• Invest in water restoration projects in the watersheds where we operate

• Support industry-wide initiatives and provide guidance to advance the field of water stewardship

Climate Change • Manage short-, medium- and long-term climate risks and opportunities that could significantly impact Page 34
Meta’s organizational goals and society

• Implement board and management oversight of climate risks and opportunities

Operational Waste • Minimize waste generated in our facilities and workplaces Page 36

• Manage the treatment and disposal of waste

• Expand beneficial reuse

• Repair and reuse data center components

• Design products and packaging with renewable materials and with end of life in mind

• Equip people with offerings that promote reuse such as Facebook Marketplace and community groups

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Social Topics

Community Investment • Leverage Meta’s scale, people and technology to partner with communities on initiatives that create Page 77
and Engagement lasting positive impacts
Community Stories at
• Invest to address immediate needs such as hunger and natural disasters, as well as longer-term Meta↗
commitments to support education, economic opportunity and environmental progress

Accessibility • Design technologies and features that help people with disabilities get the most out of Meta’s products Facebook Help Center↗
and services

Access to Internet • Partner to close the gap in access to reliable internet Technology and Innovation
News↗
• Devote resources to digital literacy, education and skills development

• Promote access to culture and scientific advancement

Data Privacy and • Treat data responsibly and adhere to stringent industry standards for privacy and data protection Privacy Tools and
Security Information Security↗
• Invest in data protection training

• Build the tools to help users secure their personal information and make the right privacy choices

Small Business Support • Enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow by providing targeted product and service offerings, Support Small Business
training and resources Hub↗

Meta Boost Guide to Green↗

Minimizing Spread of • Prevent and address misinformation on Meta platforms Page 66

False Information • Promote access to educational materials

• Amplify reliable content

• Improve access to data about the way our platforms are used

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Social Topics (Continued)

Human Rights • Assess supply chain for violations to human rights standards and providing mechanisms to redress Page 33
violations
Corporate Human Rights
• Implement clear policies on labor rights, including child labor, forced labor and the right to collective Policy↗
bargaining
Promoting Safety and
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment for employees Expression↗
• Protect freedom of expression and privacy for people using our platforms

• Protect the safety and dignity of people using our platforms

• Uphold a commitment to nondiscrimination

Human Capital/ • Invest in employee skill development and create paths to upward mobility Meta Employee Benefits↗
Employee Relations/
• Offer meaningful retention programs and the ability to work flexibly
Talent Development
• Commit to reporting on, and striving for, pay equity across groups, access to health care, mental well-
being and responsive policies during crises

Employee Engagement • Support an inclusive and welcoming work environment by providing employees with opportunities to Page 74
contribute to and shape Meta’s ESG strategies

• Regularly solicit employee feedback and report on the outcomes of these engagements

Diversity, Equity and • Build a diverse, inclusive labor force Diversity and Inclusion↗
Inclusion (DEI) • Support programs that promote underrepresented groups in tech, provide equitable access to digital
skills, and promote economic equity in under served communities

• Report on DEI metrics

• Assess any uses of our platforms that prevent DEI outcomes from being achieved

• Grow Meta’s business in a way that promotes social and economic benefits throughout the value chain

• Offer Meta’s products and services in a nondiscriminatory manner

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Social Topics (Continued)

Social and • Track Meta’s impacts on community projects and promote social justice more broadly on the platform Promoting Safety and
Environmental Justice Expression↗
• Implement accountability measures to mitigate barriers to social and environmental justice and freedom
of expression

Governance Topics

Transparent Reporting • Issue reports on business activities and government data requests Transparency Center↗
• Link to relevant standards and reporting data that is comparable, accurate and timely

Fair and Responsible • Practice corporate income tax responsibility and pay taxes in a fair and transparent manner Tax Policy↗
Tax Practices • Respond to global taxes on energy use, carbon and other issues related to environmental and health
damage

Corporate Governance • Ensure board and management oversight and prioritization of risks and opportunities, including those Page 84
related to sustainability
Governance Documents↗
• Establish and enforce transparent policies to meet stakeholder expectations

Trust and Integrity • Conduct business with integrity Page 80

• Maintain compliance with legal and environmental policies Investor Relations Website↗
• Promote ethical behavior from the top down

• Offer training on ethical business, nondiscrimination and privacy and data protection

• Enhance transparency, risk management and communication

Competitive Behavior • Monitor and comply with antitrust laws Code of Conduct↗

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Governance Topics (Continued)

Public Policy • Engage with governments and other stakeholders to promote a transparent business environment that Page 80
Engagement and enables sustainable growth
Advocacy • Participate in public policy dialogues on issues that support our business and sustainability strategies,
and where we can contribute expertise to solve policy issues.

• Support organizations that advocate for policies that spur clean energy deployment and decarbonization

Stakeholder • Monitor and respond to feedback from corporate stakeholders, including critics Page 13
Engagement • Collaborate with governments, NGOs, United Nations (UN) actors and other companies on shared
priorities

Supplier Engagement • Work with suppliers whose policies on social and environmental impact and DEI align with Meta’s Page 33
and Responsible • Enforce and track supplier adherence to code of conduct Conflict Minerals Policy↗
Sourcing
• Minimize environmental and social impacts of sourcing materials for our products and operations

• Work with suppliers that adhere to human rights and environmental standards

• Choose to support small and diverse businesses when possible

ESG Product Solutions • Create and invest in products and features that deliver positive outcomes for societal and environmental Page 64
health and well-being and empower users to track and reduce their environmental impact
ESG Resources ↗
• Collaborate with industry peers and other knowledgeable parties to develop and fund innovative solutions
to address environmental and social challenges

• Minimize the environmental impacts of our physical products throughout the product life cycle

Content Governance • Developing controls to govern the inclusion, visibility and distribution of content on Meta platforms, and Community Standards↗
to prevent dehumanizing content and online abuse

• Enforce content policies with moderation and removal

• Track and report the outcomes of content governance efforts

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Governance Topics (Continued)

Risk Management • Identify, assess and control threats to the organization Leadership and
Governance↗
• Embed risk management throughout the governance structure

• Manage connectivity interruptions and protect communication during crises

Responsible Product • Design Meta’s core products and algorithms in a responsible manner Page 64
Design • Consider the social and human rights impacts, including mental health, of social media use and product Advertising Policies↗
design
• Select appropriate and ethical advertising content

• Incorporate policies that prohibit advertisers from targeting protected classes of users

• Prioritize advertising that creates a positive social or environmental impact

• Develop socially responsible artificial intelligence

• Commit to sharing knowledge and resources with the tech community

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ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT 1,2

1.1 GHG Emissions 3,4,5,6

Total GHG Emissions

Market-Based (In Metric Tons CO2e)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Net Total 1,096,000 1,008,000 4,330,000 4,984,000 5,619,000

Carbon Removal (Carbon Credits Retired) 7 - - - 145,000 90,000

Total 1,096,000 1,008,000 4,330,000 5,129,000 5,709,000

Scope 1 25,000 42,000 44,000 29,000 55,000

Percent of Total GHG Emissions (Scopes 1-3) 2% 4% 1% 1% 1%

Scope 2 591,000 314,000 208,000 9,000 2,000

Percent of Total GHG Emissions (Scopes 1-3) 54% 31% 5% <1% <1%

Scope 3 480,000 652,000 4,078,000 5,091,000 5,651,000

Percent of Total GHG Emissions (Scopes 1-3) 44% 65% 94% 99% 99%

Location-Based (In Metric Tons CO2e)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total 1,387,000 1,983,000 6,295,000 8,559,000 9,994,000

Greenhouse Gas Intensity

Market-Based Scope 1 & 2 (In Metric Tons CO2e / Monthly Active Person)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Annual GHG Intensity 0.00029 0.00015 0.00008 0.00001 0.00002

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Operational GHG Emissions

Market-Based Scope 1 & 2 (In Metric Tons CO2e) 8

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total Operational GHG Emissions 616,000 356,000 252,000 38,000 58,000

Data Centers Total 568,000 314,000 207,000 14,000 25,000

Altoona, IA 1,000 1,000 2,000 1,000 2,000

Clonee, Ireland <500 <500 <500 1,000 1,000

Eagle Mountain, UT - - - - 3,000

Forest City, NC 136,000 53,000 9,000 <500 1,000

Fort Worth, TX 1,000 1,000 1,000 <500 1,000

Henrico, VA - - <500 <500 5,000

Huntsville, AL - - - - <500

Los Lunas, NM - 1,000 1,000 <500 1,000

Luleå, Sweden <500 <500 <500 <500 <500

New Albany, OH - - <500 2,000 <500

Newton County, GA - - - - <500

Odense, Denmark - - <500 <500 3,000

Papillion, NE - <500 <500 3,000 2,000

Prineville, OR 239,000 137,000 1,000 3,000 4,000

East Coast Leased Data Center Facilities 98,000 102,000 188,000 - <500

Other Data Center-Related Facilities 40,000 17,000 4,000 2,000 <500

Offices Total 48,000 42,000 44,000 24,000 32,000

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Market-Based vs. Location-Based

Scope 2 Emissions (In Metric Tons CO2e)

2018 2019 2020 2021

Location- Location- Location- Location-

Market-Based Market-Based Market-Based Market-Based
Based Based Based Based

Total Facilities GHG Emissions 314,000 1,241,000 205,000 1,885,000 9,000 2,718,000 2,000 3,080,000

Data Centers Total 308,000 1,181,000 197,000 1,813,000 2,000 2,650,000 2,000 2,989,000

Altoona, IA - 346,000 - 483,000 - 555,000 - 425,000

Clonee, Ireland - 82,000 - 143,000 - 159,000 - 187,000

Eagle Mountain, UT - - - - - - - 63,000

Forest City, NC 52,000 201,000 8,000 208,000 - 202,000 - 165,000

Fort Worth, TX - 212,000 - 295,000 - 399,000 - 378,000

Henrico, VA 137,000 - - 3,000 - 69,000 - 146,000

Huntsville, AL - - - - - - - 32,000

Los Lunas, NM - 12,000 - 135,000 - 266,000 - 277,000

Luleå, Sweden - 7,000 - 6,000 - 7,000 - 4,000

New Albany, OH - - - 20,000 - 157,000 - 230,000

Newton County, GA - - - - - - - 84,000

Odense, Denmark - 1,000 <500 18,000 - 57,000 2,000 51,000

Papillion, NE - 3,000 - 101,000 - 294,000 - 330,000

Prineville, OR - 145,000 - 167,000 - 200,000 - 246,000

East Coast Leased Data Center Facilities 102,000 128,000 188,000 193,000 - 223,000 - 267,000

Other Data Center-Related Facilities 17,000 44,000 1,000 41,000 2,000 62,000 - 101,000

Offices Total 6,000 60,000 8,000 72,000 7,000 68,000 - 92,000

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Value Chain GHG Emissions

Scope 3 Emissions (In Metric Tons CO2e) 9,10,11,12

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total 480,000 652,000 4,078,000 5,091,000 5,651,000

Category 1: Purchased Goods and Services 9 - - 1,428,000 1,846,000 2,371,000

Of Total (in %) - - 35% 36% 42%

Category 2: Capital Goods 9 - - 1,671,000 2,516,000 2,410,000

Of Total (in %) - - 41% 49% 42%

Category 3: Fuel and Energy-Related Activities - - 264,000 56,000 75,000

Of Total (in %) - - 6% 1% 1%

Category 4: Upstream Transportation and Distribution - - - 49,000 180,000

Of Total (in %) - - - 1% 3%

Category 6: Business Travel 10,11 246,000 397,000 529,000 129,000 5,000

Of Total (in %) - - 13% 3% <1%

Category 7: Employee Commuting 12 43,000 71,000 90,000 61,000 22,000

Of Total (in %) - - 2% 1% <1%

Category 11: Use of Sold Products - - - 390,000 558,000

Of Total (in %) - - - 8% 10%

Other Applicable Categories 9,12 - - 96,000 44,000 29,000

Of Total (in %) - - 2% 1% 1%

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2.1 Electricity

Electricity Consumption by Facility (In MWh)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total Electricity Consumption 2,462,000 3,427,000 5,140,000 7,170,000 9,421,000

Electricity from Grid (%) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Data Centers Total 2,360,000 3,245,000 4,918,000 6,966,000 9,117,000

Altoona, IA 500,000 612,000 853,000 980,000 951,000

Clonee, Ireland 1,000 200,000 382,000 487,000 635,000

Eagle Mountain, UT - - - - 230,000

Forest City, NC 433,000 547,000 614,000 595,000 581,000

Fort Worth, TX 189,000 461,000 695,000 941,000 1,014,000

Henrico, VA - - 10,000 204,000 515,000

Huntsville, AL - - - - 85,000

Los Lunas, NM - 26,000 289,000 571,000 718,000

Luleå, Sweden 301,000 337,000 373,000 369,000 306,000

New Albany, OH - - 38,000 270,000 511,000

Newton County, GA - - - - 215,000

Odense, Denmark - 4,000 128,000 343,000 501,000

Papillion, NE - 5,000 178,000 519,000 737,000

Prineville, OR 426,000 488,000 573,000 686,000 898,000

East Coast Leased Data Center Facilities 359,000 432,000 647,000 795,000 940,000

Other Data Center-Related Facilities 135,000 133,000 113,000 206,000 279,000

Offices Total 102,000 181,000 222,000 204,000 304,000

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Electricity Mix (In % of Total Electricity Used) 13

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Renewable 51% 75% 86% 100% 100%

Nonrenewable 49% 25% 14% 0% 0%

2.2 Total Energy Consumed

Energy Consumption

Total Energy Consumed (In GJ)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total Energy Consumption - - - 27,075,000 36,993,000

Direct Energy Consumption - - - 438,000 833,000

Indirect Energy Consumption - - - 26,638,000 36,160,000

2.3 Fuels

Fuel Consumption

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Natural Gas - - - - 6,305,000 therms

Diesel — Diesel Fuel - - - - 363,000 gal

Diesel — Distillate Fuel Oil No.4 - - - - 6,023,000 gal

Gasoline - - - - 1,078,000 gal

Propane - - - - 659,000 gal

Renewable Fuels

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil - - - - 6,000 gal

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2.4 Data Center Operations and Design

Power Usage Effectiveness 14

Annual Data Center PUE

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

PUE (Data Center Energy Efficiency) 1.10 1.11 1.11 1.10 1.09

Sustainable Design

Green Building Standards for Data Centers and Offices (% of sq ft Covered by Green Building Standards and/or EnMS)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total - - - - 98%

Data Centers (LEED Gold or Above, or ISO 50001) - - - - 100%

Offices (LEED Gold or Above, or ISO 50001) - - - - 97%

3.1 Water Withdrawal 15

Water Withdrawal by Facility (In Cubic Meters)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total Water Withdrawal 1,609,000 2,367,000 3,430,000 3,726,000 5,043,000

Data Centers Total 1,139,000 1,730,000 2,731,000 3,000,000 3,418,000

Altoona, IA 106,000 139,000 145,000 151,000 140,000

Clonee, Ireland 10,000 188,000 395,000 615,000 928,000

Eagle Mountain, UT - - - - 58,000

Forest City, NC 129,000 99,000 85,000 68,000 64,000

Fort Worth, TX 98,000 269,000 322,000 300,000 254,000

Henrico, VA - - - 42,000 80,000

Huntsville, AL - - - - 39,000

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Water Withdrawal by Facility (In Cubic Meters) (Continued)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Los Lunas, NM - 25,000 92,000 140,000 153,000

Luleå, Sweden 66,000 53,000 58,000 49,000 39,000

New Albany, OH - - 33,000 35,000 121,000

Newton County, GA - - - - 105,000

Odense, Denmark - - 266,000 360,000 373,000

Papillion, NE - - 62,000 108,000 106,000

Prineville, OR 172,000 160,000 208,000 445,000 354,000

East Coast Leased Data Center Facilities 473,000 533,000 1,011,000 645,000 558,000

Other Data Center-Related Facilities 85,000 264,000 54,000 42,000 45,000

Offices Total 470,000 631,000 699,000 726,000 1,625,000

Water Withdrawal by Source (In Cubic Meters)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total Water Withdrawal 1,609,000 2,367,000 3,430,000 3,726,000 5,043,000

From Surface Water - - - - -

From Groundwater - - - 37,000 33,000

From Seawater - - - - -

From Produced Water - - - - -

From Third-Party Water (e.g. Municipal Water Supply) - - - 3,689,000 5,009,000

Water Usage Effectiveness 14

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Annual Data Center WUE 0.24 0.27 0.27 0.30 0.26

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Water Withdrawal Intensity (In Cubic Meters / Monthly Active Person)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Annual Water Intensity 0.000755 0.001020 0.001200 0.001130 0.001405

Water Withdrawal from Areas with Water Stress (In Cubic Meters)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total Water Withdrawal 1,609,000 2,367,000 3,430,000 3,726,000 5,043,000

From Areas with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress - - - - 1,390,000

From Areas without Water Stress - - - - 3,652,000

Recycled Water (In Cubic Meters)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total Water Recycled 469,000 673,000 854,000 643,000 580,000

3.2 Water Consumption

Water Consumption (In Cubic Meters)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total Water Consumption 838,000 1,279,000 1,971,000 2,202,000 2,569,000

Data Centers Total - - - 2,197,000 2,406,000

Offices Total - - - 73,000 162,000

Water Consumption from Areas with Water Stress (In Cubic Meters)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total Water Consumption 838,000 1,279,000 1,971,000 2,202,000 2,569,000

From Areas with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress - - - - 526,000

From Areas without Water Stress - - - - 2,043,000

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3.3 Water Discharge

Water Discharge by Facility (In Cubic Meters)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total Water Discharge - - - 1,524,000 2,474,000

Water Discharge by Source (In Cubic Meters)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total Water Discharge - - - 1,524,000 2,474,000

To Surface Water - - - - -

To Groundwater - - - - -

To Seawater - - - - -

To Third-Party Water (e.g. Municipal Sewers) - - - 1,524,000 2,474,000

Water Discharge to Areas with Water Stress (In Cubic Meters)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total Water Discharge - - - 1,524,000 2,474,000

To Areas with Water Stress - - - - 864,000

To Areas without Water Stress - - - - 1,609,000

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3.4 Water Stewardship

Water Restoration (In Cubic Meters)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Volumetric Water Restoration Benefits - 132,000 145,000 2,250,000 2,336,000

Progress on 2030 Net Positive Water Goal (In Cubic Meters)

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total Water Consumption 838,000 1,279,000 1,971,000 2,202,000 2,569,000

Total Water Restored - 132,000 145,000 2,250,000 2,336,000

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FOOTNOTES

1. Values are rounded and totals are calculated before rounding throughout this report.

2. “Other data center-related facilities” includes facilities where Meta used less than 100,000 MWh of electricity in the reporting year, such as warehouses or colocation facilities. Owned, online data centers are always reported by site, even if they

were below this threshold.

3. Meta’s methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions can be found here↗.

4. Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions are calculated annually based on the WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol↗.

5. (a) Scope 1 includes emissions from diesel, natural gas and refrigerants from offices and data centers and from diesel and gasoline in the transportation fleet owned and controlled by Meta.

(b) Scope 2 includes emissions from electricity of offices and warehouses leased, controlled and owned by Meta; electricity of data centers owned and leased (IT load) by Meta; natural gas of offices and warehouses leased and serviced by Meta;

and purchased heat. Because Meta does not control building operations in leased data center facilities, as of 2017, only emissions associated with its IT load electricity are included in Scope 2 emissions.

(c) Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions throughout Meta’s value chain. Starting in 2019, Meta included emissions from all relevant categories in Scope 3. Scope 3 emissions for 2015 to 2018 include business travel, employee commute and

construction.

6. In the 2021 reporting year, two updates to reporting were applied to 2020 and later inventories:

(a) Data from life cycle assessments for our hardware and sold products were used to calculate our Scope 3 emissions.

(b) 2020 use of sold product numbers were recalculated to improve accuracy.

7. Prior to 2020, Meta invested in avoided emissions offsets which are not considered carbon removal.

8. In the 2019 reporting year, three updates to reporting were applied to 2017 (baseline year) and later inventories:

(a) Vehicles operated by the Transportation team in support of commuting and inter-campus travel were previously counted in Scope 3 – Employee commute. After re-visiting Meta’s operational control of these vehicles, it was determined that

they should be accounted for in Scope 1.

(b) It was determined that Meta overestimated natural gas emissions by including estimates for offices which do not in fact use natural gas. Recalculations have been applied to the inventory to remove these inaccuracies.

(c) Fugitive emissions from refrigerant losses at offices not under Meta operational control were moved from Scope 2 to Scope 3.

9. In the 2020 reporting year, two emission factors updates significantly impacted the GHG inventory:

(a) Economic-Environmental Input-Output emission factors were updated and applied to relevant categories. 2019 numbers were updated to reflect these new emission factors.

(b) Waste emission factors were updated and applied starting in 2020.

10. In the 2020 reporting year, two updates to the methodology were applied:

(a) A new business travel methodology was developed, which was applied to 2019 and updated. Air travel still includes radiative forcing starting from 2017.

(b) Employee commuting now includes telecommuting, or work-from-home, emissions starting in 2020, for which the electricity portion is matched with renewable energy.

11. Sustainable Aviation Fuel was purchased in 2021 and associated emissions reductions are reflected in the inventory.

12. This includes the following categories in Scope 3: downstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, upstream leased assets, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Prior to 2020, emissions from use of sold products

and upstream transportation and distribution are included in this category.

13. In owned and leased data center facilities included in Scope 2 and 3 emissions, Meta has matched building operations with renewable energy.

14. Power Use Effectiveness (PUE) and Water Use Effectiveness (WUE) is calculated based on best available data, including internal meters, design estimates and utility bills where applicable.

15. Not included in Meta’s 2021 water withdrawal numbers are an additional 827,289 cubic meters of water withdrawn for the construction of Meta data centers.

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GRI INDEX
Meta’s 2021 Sustainability Report has been prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.
GRI is an independent international organization that helps businesses, governments, and other organizations understand and communicate sustainability impacts.

GRI100 - Universal
102-1 Name of the organization Meta Platforms, Inc.

102-2 Activities, brands, products, and services Page 10

102-3 Location of headquarters Menlo Park, California

102-4 Location of operations Offices in 80+ cities worldwide and 18 data centers globally

102-5 Ownership and legal form Meta Platforms, Inc. is a publicly held holding company, listed as META

102-6 Markets served Markets served can be found in the Form 10-K↗

102-7 Scale of the organization The scale of the organization can be found in the Form 10-K↗

102-9 Supply chain Page 32

102-10 Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain In October 2021, we changed our corporate name from Facebook, Inc. to Meta Platforms

102-13 Membership of associations Page 76

102-14 Statement from senior decision-maker Page 4

102-16 Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior Page 10

GRI 102 General Disclosures 102-18 Governance structure Page 83 and on the Investor Relations website ↗

102-43 Approach to stakeholder engagement Page 12

102-44 Key topics and concerns raised Page 86

102-45 Entities included in the consolidated financial statements Entities included in the report can be found in the Form 10-K↗

102-46 Defining report content and topic Boundaries Page 13

102-47 List of material topics Page 86

102-49 Changes in reporting This is Meta’s first GRI index

102-50 Reporting period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021

102-51 Date of most recent report 2020

102-52 Reporting cycle Annual

102-54 Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards Meta is reporting in reference to the GRI standards listed within this index

102-55 GRI content index Pages 103-106

102-56 External assurance Meta’s greenhouse gas emissions are verified externally↗

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GRI200 - Economic
GRI 204 - Procurement Practices

103-1 Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary Page 34

Management
GRI 103 103-2 The management approach and its components Page 34
Approach
103-3 Evaluation of the management approach Page 34

GRI 207 – Tax 2019

103-1 Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary Tax Policy↗
Management
GRI 103 103-2 The management approach and its components Tax Policy↗
Approach
103-3 Evaluation of the management approach Tax Policy↗

207-1 Approach to tax Tax Policy↗

207-2 Tax governance, control and risk management Tax Policy↗

GRI 207 Tax 2019
Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns
207-3 Tax Policy↗
related to tax

GRI300 - Environmental
GRI 302 - Energy

103-1 Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary Pages 52-54

GRI 103 Management Approach 103-2 The management approach and its components Pages 52-54

103-3 Evaluation of the management approach Pages 52-54

302-1 Energy consumption within the organization Page 97

GRI 302 Energy 302-3 Energy intensity Page 98

302-4 Reduction of energy consumption Pages 53, 98

GRI 303 - Water and Effluents

103-1 Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary Pages 55-59

GRI 103 Management Approach 103-2 The management approach and its components Pages 55-59

103-3 Evaluation of the management approach Pages 55-59

303-1 Interactions with water as a shared resource Pages 100-102

303-3 Water withdrawal Pages 98-100

GRI 303 Water
303-4 Water discharge Page 100

303-5 Water consumption Page 101

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GRI 304 - Biodiversity

103-1 Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary Pages 60-63
GRI 103 Management Approach
103-2 The management approach and its components Pages 60-63

304-2 Significant impacts of activities, products and services on biodiversity Pages 60-63
GRI 304 Biodiversity
304-3 Habitats protected or restored Pages 60-63

GRI 305 - Emissions

103-1 Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary Pages 47-51

GRI 103 Management Approach 103-2 The management approach and its components Pages 47-51

103-3 Evaluation of the management approach Pages 47-51

305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions Pages 50, 91

305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions Pages 50, 94

GRI 305 Emissions
305-3 Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions Pages 50, 95

305-4 GHG emissions intensity Page 92

GRI400 - Social
GRI 401 - Employment

401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover Human Capital section of the Form 10-K↗

Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-
GRI 401 Employment 401-2 Benefits website↗
time employees

401-3 Parental leave Maternity Benefits and Paid Parental Leave website↗

GRI 405 - Diversity and Equal Opportunity (U.S. ONLY)

103-1 Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary Diversity and Inclusion website↗
GRI 103 Management Approach
103-2 The management approach and its components Diversity and Inclusion website↗

Diversity and Equal

GRI 405 405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees Diversity, Equity and Inclusion section of the Form 10-K↗
Opportunity

GRI 415 - Public Policy

103-1 Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary Page 80 and Transparency Report↗
GRI 103 Management Approach
103-2 The management approach and its components Page 80 and Transparency Report↗

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GRI 415 - Customer Privacy

103-1 Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary Transparency Report↗
GRI 103 Management Approach
103-2 The management approach and its components Transparency Report↗

Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of

GRI 415 Customer Privacy 418-1 Transparency Report↗
customer data

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SASB INDEX – INTERNET AND MEDIA SERVICES

Meta’s 2021 SASB disclosures respond to metrics listed for the Internet and Media Services industry within the Technology and Communications sector.

Disclosure
Description Unit of Measurement Location / Response / Comments
Number

Environmental Footprint of Hardware Infrastructure

(1) Total energy consumed Gigajoules (GJ) Pages 96-97

TC-IM-130a.1 (2) percentage grid electricity Percentage (%) Pages 53, 97

(3) percentage renewable Percentage (%) Pages 53, 97

Thousand cubic meters (m3),

(1) Total water withdrawn Pages 56, 98-100
Percentage (%)
TC-IM-130a.2
(2) total water consumed, percentage of each in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Thousand cubic meters (m3),
Pages 56, 98-100
Stress Percentage (%)

Discussion of the integration of environmental considerations into strategic planning for data center
TC-IM-130a.3 Discussion and Analysis Pages 39-43
needs

Data Privacy, Advertising Standards and Freedom of Expression

TC-IM-220a.1 Description of policies and practices relating to behavioral advertising and user privacy Discussion and Analysis Policies↗

(1) Number of law enforcement requests for user information Number Transparency Center at Government Requests for User Data↗
TC-IM-
(2) number of users whose information was requested Number Transparency Center at Government Requests for User Data↗
220a.4
(3) percentage resulting in disclosure Percentage (%) Transparency Center at Government Requests for User Data↗

TC-IM- List of countries where core products or services are subject to government-required monitoring,
Discussion and Analysis Content Restrictions Based on Local Law↗
220a.5 blocking, content filtering, or censoring

TC-IM-
Number of government requests to remove content, percentage compliance with requests Number, Percentage (%) Government Requests for User Data↗
220a.6

Data Security
TC-IM-
Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data Discussion and Analysis Protecting Privacy and Security↗
230a.2

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Employee Recruitment, Inclusion and Performance

Percentage of gender and racial/ethnic group representation for (1) management Percentage (%) Annual Diversity Report↗
TC-IM-
(2) technical staff Percentage (%) Annual Diversity Report↗
330a.3
(3) all other employees Percentage (%) Annual Diversity Report↗

Intellectual Property Protection and Competitive Behavior

Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with anticompetitive When relevant, see Part I, Item 3 and Part II, Item 8 in Note 10 in our annual report on
TC-IM-520a.1 Reporting currency
behavior regulations Form 10-K↗.

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PUSHPIN FACTS

FACT SOURCE LINK

216­million people could be forced to migrate within their own countries by 2050 https://www.mghihp.edu/academics-schools-departments-school-nursing/statistics-
because of climate change. climate-change↗
Switching to a clean economy could raise $2.8 trillion through carbon price revenues
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/key-findings↗
and the redirection of fossil fuel subsidies to public investments.
1,200+ companies have set science-based targets in line with net zero emissions. https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/net-zero-coalition↗
Meta first reported its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2011 and began reporting
Pages 93-96
Scope 3 emissions in 2019.
The 100 least-emitting countries generate 3% of total emissions. The 10 largest
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/key-findings↗
emitters contribute 68%.
To avert the worst impacts of climate change, global temperature increase must be
limited to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Global temperatures are already 1.1°C https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/net-zero-coalition↗
warmer.
Across the world, women are more likely than men to be affected by climate-related https://www.carbonbrief.org/mapped-how-climate-change-disproportionately-
food insecurity. affects-womens-health/↗
Achieving 50%-70% renewable energy could generate up to 600,000 jobs in wind,
https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/fact-sheet-climate-jobs↗
solar and battery storage.
Net Positive Water Impact is a cornerstone concept for accelerating progress on
https://ceowatermandate.org/resilience/net-positive-water-impact/↗
UNSDG #6-Clean Water and Sanitation for all.
More than 130 countries and 400 of the largest companies have net zero targets https://www.forbes.com/sites/siemens-smart-infrastructure/2021/12/09/net-zero-
aimed for 2050 or earlier. supply-chains-will-decarbonize-industry/↗
Indonesia and the U.S. are the countries with the highest shares of climate change https://www.statista.com/chart/19449/countries-with-biggest-share-of-climate-
deniers. change-deniers/↗
Scope 3 emissions fall within 15 categories, though not every category will be
https://ghgprotocol.org/standards/scope-3-standard↗
relevant to all organizations.
Though they cover only around 6% of the earth’s land surface, 40% of all plant and
https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-wetlands-day↗
animal species live or breed in wetlands.

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FACT SOURCE LINK

Early warning systems for disasters can deliver benefits up to 10 times the initial
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/key-findings↗
cost.
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/10/14/67-of-americans-perceive-a-rise-
67% of Americans perceive a rise in extreme weather.
in-extreme-weather-but-partisans-differ-over-government-efforts-to-address-it/↗
https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/supply-chain-operations/supply-chains-
Supply chains generate around 60% of all carbon emissions globally.
key-unlocking-net-zero-emissions↗
Flooding is the No. 1 form of natural disaster. https://www.undrr.org/media/48008/download↗
Supply chain emissions are, on average, 11.4 times higher than operational emissions. https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership/supply-chain-guidance↗
The construction and operation of buildings account for nearly 40% of CO2 emissions. https://architecture2030.org/why-the-building-sector/↗
85% of employees working in LEED-certified buildings say access to outdoor views https://www.usgbc.org/articles/employees-are-happier-healthier-and-more-
and natural light boosts their productivity and happiness. productive-leed-green-buildings↗
https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/sites/default/files/pictures/FoodandClimate-
The food system accounts for roughly 30% of global energy use.
Infoguide-CGEP_v2G.pdf↗
Data centers consume 10-50 times the energy per floor space of a typical commercial
https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/data-centers-and-servers↗
office building.
Urban heat islands occur when natural land cover is replaced with pavement,
https://www.epa.gov/green-infrastructure/reduce-urban-heat-island-effect↗
buildings, and other surfaces that absorb and retain heat.
The concentration of indoor air pollutants can be 2-5 times higher than typical
https://www.epa.gov/report-environment/indoor-air-quality↗
outdoor concentrations.
https://www.carbonbrief.org/scientists-clarify-starting-point-for-human-caused-
Oceans absorb more than 90% of the heat that reaches Earth’s surface.
climate-change/↗
Quantity of raw materials extracted from the earth has more than doubled over the
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/06/1093802↗
past three decades.

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FACT SOURCE LINK

https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2019/05/nature-decline-
Plastic pollution has increased tenfold since 1980.
unprecedented-report/↗
CO2 emissions are increasing more than 250 times faster from human activity than
https://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/↗
from natural sources after the last Ice Age.
Shifting to a green economy could produce over 65 million new low-carbon jobs. https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/key-findings↗
Scope 3 emissions usually account for more than 70 percent of a business’s carbon
https://www.unglobalcompact.org.uk/scope-3-emissions/↗
footprint.
CO2 remains in the atmosphere for up to 1,000 years, nitrous oxide for up to 120
https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/01/1109322↗
years and methane for up to 10 years.
4,900 MW is enough to power 3.6 million U.S. homes.
Wind power, sold at a fixed price over a long period of time, mitigates the price
https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/advantages-and-challenges-wind-energy↗
uncertainty associated with traditional energy sources.
The amount of sunshine that continuously strikes the earth equates to more than
https://www.energy.gov/articles/top-6-things-you-didnt-know-about-solar-energy↗
10,000 times the world’s total energy use.
Rising temperatures can lead to deadly pathogens in freshwater sources, making the https://www.unicef.org/stories/water-and-climate-change-10-things-you-should-
water dangerous for people to drink. know↗
https://www.unwater.org/app/uploads/2021/12/SDG-6-Summary-Progress-
2.3 billion people live in water-stressed countries.
Update-2021_Version-July-2021a.pdf↗
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2019/05/nature-decline-
40% of the global population lacks access to clean and safe drinking water.
unprecedented-report/↗
In the last hundred years, more than 90% of crop varieties have disappeared from https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/species-extinction-not-just-curiosity-
farmers’ fields. our-food-security-and-health-are-stake↗
Of the 100 crop species that provide 90% of the world’s food, over 70 are pollinated
https://bees.undp.org/↗
by bees.

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FACT SOURCE LINK

To protect just one tiger, we have to conserve an estimated 10,000 hectares of
https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/tiger↗
forest.
On the current path of CO2 emissions, temperature could increase by as much as
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/key-findings↗
4.4°C by the end of the century.
There were 20 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2021 in the U.S.
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/billions/↗
alone.
Worldwide, just 38% of small businesses have invested in adapting to environmental
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/key-findings↗
risks, compared to 60% of large ones.
“Greenwashing” refers to when companies misrepresent the sustainability of their https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/greenwashing-what-is-it-and-how-to-avoid-
products, services or operations. it/↗
Augmented reality uses a real-world setting while virtual reality is completely virtual. https://sopa.tulane.edu/blog/whats-difference-between-ar-and-vr↗
The impact from refurbishing a device is, on average, three times less than that of https://www.backmarket.com/content/event/new-vs-refursbished-environmental-
producing a new device. impact/68↗
Almost 90% of employees engaged in their company’s sustainability work say it
https://www.neefusa.org/resource/winning-marketplace-and-workplace↗
enhances their job satisfaction.
Corporate collaborations are most effective when they resolve an issue that is seen https://www.bsr.org/en/our-insights/report-view/private-sector-collaboration-for-
as critical to business continuity. sustainable-development↗
Unlike many materials, aluminum can be recycled infinitely. https://www.rts.com/blog/recycling-facts-statistics/↗
“Conflict minerals” include the metals tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold, which are https://www.responsiblemineralsinitiative.org/about/faq/general-questions/what-are-
often collectively referred to as “3TG”. conflict-minerals/↗
The UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) brought together 120 world
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/cop26↗
leaders and over 40,000 registered participants.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/energy/three-reasons-for-optimism-
Utility-scale solar power declined in cost by 90% between 2009 and 2021. The cost
about-climate-change/2021/11/02/a458cd70-3bc8-11ec-bd6f-da376f47304e_story.
of onshore wind power declined by 70% over the same period.
html↗

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