Facebook

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Facebook doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 76

Facebook has a DitchCarbon Score of 76, indicating a relatively high level of sustainability in its operations. This score suggests that the company’s carbon intensity is lower than many others, reflecting a commitment to reducing emissions. A score closer to 100 would mean even greater efforts towards minimizing carbon intensity and enhancing sustainability.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Very high

Facebook is a company in the computer services industry, which has a very low carbon intensity ranking. Some industries are more damaging than others; this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Facebook operates in the United States, which has a low carbon intensity rating. This suggests that the company’s sustainability efforts are supported by the country’s overall lower environmental impact.
20.89%

...this company is doing 20.89% better in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Menlo Park, Facebook operates in the computer services industry with a vision to connect people and foster community. The platform enables users to stay in touch with loved ones, discover global events, and share personal content. Facebook prides itself on a culture of innovation, encouraging bold problem-solving within dynamic, agile teams.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Facebook

Facebook should establish and pursue clear, science-based targets for reducing their Scope 3 emissions, while enhancing transparency in their reporting and encouraging sustainability across their entire supply chain to potentially reduce emissions by 35%.

Good news, Facebook has embraced SBTi climate commitments

Facebook has pledged to align its operations with the Science Based Targets initiative by setting emission reduction targets across all scopes. This means the company is dedicated to making significant cuts in its greenhouse gas emissions in line with the latest climate science to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.
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Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

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