Meta operates comprehensive climate accounting with third-party assurance, but absolute emissions are rising sharply—total gross emissions doubled since 2019, driven by AI expansion. Scope 3 targets look unrealistic as supply chain emissions climb. The company faces greenwashing allegations, lobbies via the US Chamber against climate policy, and hired a documented climate denier to an AI advisory role.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Energy Source (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Controversies & Red Flags (2/10, 5/10).
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Among the 38 major saas / digital services brands we've scored, Meta Platforms sits 17th of 38.
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Meta Platforms operates Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other social media services, plus AI infrastructure and hardware. As a hyperscale cloud and advertising platform, Meta is among the world's largest electricity consumers. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, and serves over 3 billion monthly users globally.
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