Meta Platforms Inc
Meta Platforms's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Meta Platforms completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Meta Platforms has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Meta Platforms's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Meta Platforms amounted to 6,014,816 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Meta Platforms increased by 15.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Meta Platforms's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Meta Platforms's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Meta Platforms were 47,468 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Meta Platforms reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Meta Platforms's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 13.02%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Meta Platforms's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.03%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Meta Platforms's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Meta Platforms reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,358 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 5,967,348 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Meta Platforms reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Meta Platforms's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 380.85%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Meta Platforms's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 16.07% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Meta Platforms use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Meta Platforms reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Meta Platforms's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Meta Platforms's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Meta Platforms reported 8,151,769 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Meta Platforms includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Meta Platforms's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Meta Platforms's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Meta Platforms reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,151,769 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.73% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.27% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Meta Platforms reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Meta Platforms's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,150.27%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Meta Platforms's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Meta Platforms 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Meta Platforms disclose?
In 2024, Meta Platforms reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Meta Platforms's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Meta Platforms's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 5,517,614 tCO₂e (67.69%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,920,413 tCO₂e (23.56%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 467,741 tCO₂e (5.74%)
Meta Platforms's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Meta Platforms’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Meta Platforms reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 47,468 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 164,477 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.29 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Meta Platforms's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Meta Platforms's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Meta Platforms reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.29 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.16 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Meta Platforms rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Meta Platforms ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Meta Platforms is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Meta Platforms's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Meta Platforms reported a total carbon footprint of 14,166,585 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.11% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Meta Platforms's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 57.54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 42.12%. a