Meta Company
Meta Platforms, Inc., commonly known as Meta, is a leading technology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, Meta has evolved from its origins as Facebook into a multifaceted organisation that focuses on social media, virtual reality, and augmented reality. With significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, Meta has established itself as a pioneer in the digital landscape. The company’s core products include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus, each offering unique features that enhance user connectivity and engagement. Meta's commitment to innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements such as the development of the Metaverse concept, which aims to create immersive digital experiences. As a key player in the tech industry, Meta continues to shape the future of social interaction and digital communication.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Meta Company's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Meta Company's score of 31 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Meta Company's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Meta Company reported a significant reduction in its carbon emissions, with total emissions of approximately 5,060,960 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,960 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 2,960 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Notably, the Scope 1 emissions comprised mobile combustion (92,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (5,061,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (290,000 kg CO2e). In previous years, Meta's emissions were considerably higher, with Scope 1 emissions reaching 23,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 22,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, with a marked decrease in emissions from 2020 to 2023. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Meta. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives, although further details on its long-term climate commitments remain unspecified.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 20,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 2 | 15,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Meta Company is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
