Data Index	
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
1

Topic 
Meaning
Link to Resource
Environmental Topics
Net Zero Commitment
•	 Manage operational energy and emissions
•	 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
Page 47
Data Center Efficiency
•	 Create the most efficient data centers possible by prioritizing energy efficiency; renewable energy; water 
efficiency and sustainable materials during design, construction and operation
Page 39
Water Stewardship
•	 Reduce workplace and data center water use and improve the quality of discharged water
•	 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
Page 55
Climate Change
•	 Manage short-, medium- and long-term climate risks and opportunities that could significantly impact 
Meta’s organizational goals and society
•	 Implement board and management oversight of climate risks and opportunities
Page 34
Operational Waste 
•	 Minimize waste generated in our facilities and workplaces
•	 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
Page 36
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.
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
2

PRIORITY TOPICS
Social Topics
Community Investment 
and Engagement
•	 Leverage Meta’s scale, people and technology to partner with communities on initiatives that create 
lasting positive impacts
•	 Invest to address immediate needs such as hunger and natural disasters, as well as longer-term 
commitments to support education, economic opportunity and environmental progress
Page 77
Community Stories at Meta
Accessibility 
•	 Design technologies and features that help people with disabilities get the most out of Meta’s products 
and services
Facebook Help Center
Access to Internet 
•	 Partner to close the gap in access to reliable internet
•	 Devote resources to digital literacy, education and skills development
•	 Promote access to culture and scientific advancement
Technology and Innovation 
News
Data Privacy and 
Security 
•	 Treat data responsibly and adhere to stringent industry standards for privacy and data protection
•	 Invest in data protection training
•	 Build the tools to help users secure their personal information and make the right privacy choices
Privacy Tools and 
Information Security
Small Business Support
•	 Enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow by providing targeted product and service offerings, 
training and resources
Support Small Business Hub
Meta Boost Guide to Green
Minimizing Spread of 
False Information
•	 Prevent and address misinformation on Meta platforms
•	 Promote access to educational materials
•	 Amplify reliable content
•	 Improve access to data about the way our platforms are used
Page 66
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
3

PRIORITY TOPICS
Social Topics (Continued)
Human Rights
•	 Assess supply chain for violations to human rights standards and providing mechanisms to redress 
violations
•	 Implement clear policies on labor rights, including child labor, forced labor and the right to collective 
bargaining
•	 Maintain a safe and healthy work environment for employees
•	 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
Page 33
Corporate Human Rights 
Policy
Promoting Safety and 
Expression
Human Capital/ 
Employee Relations/ 
Talent Development 
•	 Invest in employee skill development and create paths to upward mobility 
•	 Offer meaningful retention programs and the ability to work flexibly
•	 Commit to reporting on, and striving for, pay equity across groups, access to health care, mental well-
being and responsive policies during crises
Meta Employee Benefits
Employee Engagement
•	 Support an inclusive and welcoming work environment by providing employees with opportunities to 
contribute to and shape Meta’s ESG strategies
•	 Regularly solicit employee feedback and report on the outcomes of these engagements
Page 74
Diversity, Equity and 
Inclusion (DEI)
•	 Build a diverse, inclusive labor force 
•	 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
Diversity and Inclusion
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
4

PRIORITY TOPICS
Social Topics (Continued)
Social and 
Environmental Justice
•	 Track Meta’s impacts on community projects and promote social justice more broadly on the platform
•	 Implement accountability measures to mitigate barriers to social and environmental justice and freedom 
of expression
Promoting Safety and 
Expression
Governance Topics
Transparent Reporting
•	 Issue reports on business activities and government data requests
•	 Link to relevant standards and reporting data that is comparable, accurate and timely
Transparency Center
Fair and Responsible 
Tax Practices
•	 Practice corporate income tax responsibility and pay taxes in a fair and transparent manner
•	 Respond to global taxes on energy use, carbon and other issues related to environmental and health 
damage
Tax Policy
Corporate Governance
•	 Ensure board and management oversight and prioritization of risks and opportunities, including those 
related to sustainability
•	 Establish and enforce transparent policies to meet stakeholder expectations
Page 84
Governance Documents
Trust and Integrity
•	 Conduct business with integrity
•	 Maintain compliance with legal and environmental policies
•	 Promote ethical behavior from the top down
•	 Offer training on ethical business, nondiscrimination and privacy and data protection
•	 Enhance transparency, risk management and communication
Page 80
Investor Relations Website
Competitive Behavior
•	 Monitor and comply with antitrust laws
Code of Conduct
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
5

PRIORITY TOPICS
Governance Topics (Continued)
Public Policy 
Engagement and 
Advocacy
•	 Engage with governments and other stakeholders to promote a transparent business environment that 
enables sustainable growth
•	 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
Page 80
Stakeholder 
Engagement
•	 Monitor and respond to feedback from corporate stakeholders, including critics
•	 Collaborate with governments, NGOs, United Nations (UN) actors and other companies on shared 
priorities
Page 13
Supplier Engagement 
and Responsible 
Sourcing
•	 Work with suppliers whose policies on social and environmental impact and DEI align with Meta’s 
•	 Enforce and track supplier adherence to code of conduct
•	 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
Page 33
Conflict Minerals Policy
ESG Product Solutions
•	 Create and invest in products and features that deliver positive outcomes for societal and environmental 
health and well-being and empower users to track and reduce their environmental impact
•	 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
Page 64
ESG Resources 
Content Governance 
•	 Developing controls to govern the inclusion, visibility and distribution of content on Meta platforms, and 
to prevent dehumanizing content and online abuse
•	 Enforce content policies with moderation and removal
•	 Track and report the outcomes of content governance efforts
Community Standards
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
6

PRIORITY TOPICS
Governance Topics (Continued)
Risk Management  
•	 Identify, assess and control threats to the organization
•	 Embed risk management throughout the governance structure
•	 Manage connectivity interruptions and protect communication during crises
Leadership and Governance
Responsible Product 
Design
•	 Design Meta’s core products and algorithms in a responsible manner
•	 Consider the social and human rights impacts, including mental health, of social media use and product 
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
Page 64
Advertising Policies
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
7

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
ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT 1,2
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
8

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
ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
9

Market-Based vs. Location-Based 
Scope 2 Emissions (In Metric Tons CO2e)
2018
2019
2020
2021
Market-Based
Location-
Based
Market-Based
Location-
Based
Market-Based
Location-
Based
Market-Based
Location-
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 
ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
10

ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
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%
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
11

ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
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
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
12

ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
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
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
13

ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
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
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
14

ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
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
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
15

ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
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
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
16

ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
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
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
17

ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
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
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
18

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. 
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
19

GRI100 - Universal
GRI 102
General Disclosures
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
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
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.
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
20

GRI INDEX
GRI200 - Economic 
GRI 204 - Procurement Practices
GRI 103
Management
Approach
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
Page 34
103-2
The management approach and its components
Page 34
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
Page 34
GRI 207 – Tax 2019
GRI 103
Management 
Approach
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
Tax Policy
103-2
The management approach and its components
Tax Policy
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
Tax Policy
GRI 207
Tax 2019
207-1
Approach to tax
Tax Policy
207-2
Tax governance, control and risk management
Tax Policy
207-3
Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns
related to tax
Tax Policy
GRI300 - Environmental
GRI 302 - Energy
GRI 103
Management Approach
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
Pages 52-54
103-2
The management approach and its components
Pages 52-54
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
Pages 52-54
GRI 302
Energy
302-1
Energy consumption within the organization
Page 97
302-3
Energy intensity
Page 98
302-4
Reduction of energy consumption
Pages 53, 98
GRI 303 - Water and Effluents 
GRI 103
Management Approach
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
Pages 55-59
103-2
The management approach and its components
Pages 55-59
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
Pages 55-59
GRI 303
Water
303-1
Interactions with water as a shared resource
Pages 100-102
303-3
Water withdrawal
Pages 98-100
303-4
Water discharge
Page 100
303-5
Water consumption
Page 101
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
21

GRI INDEX
GRI 304 - Biodiversity
GRI 103
Management Approach 
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
Pages 60-63
103-2
The management approach and its components
Pages 60-63
GRI 304
Biodiversity
304-2
Significant impacts of activities, products and services on biodiversity
Pages 60-63
304-3
Habitats protected or restored
Pages 60-63
GRI 305 - Emissions
GRI 103
Management Approach
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
Pages 47-51
103-2
The management approach and its components
Pages 47-51
103-3
Evaluation of the management approach
Pages 47-51
GRI 305
Emissions 
305-1
Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions
Pages 50, 91
305-2
Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions
Pages 50, 94
305-3
Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions
Pages 50, 95
305-4
GHG emissions intensity
Page 92
GRI400 - Social
GRI 401 - Employment
GRI 401
Employment
401-1
New employee hires and employee turnover
Human Capital section of the Form 10-K
401-2
Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-
time employees
Benefits website
401-3
Parental leave
Maternity Benefits and Paid Parental Leave website
GRI 405 - Diversity and Equal Opportunity (U.S. ONLY)
GRI 103
Management Approach 
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
Diversity and Inclusion website
103-2
The management approach and its components
Diversity and Inclusion website
GRI 405
Diversity and Equal
Opportunity
405-1
Diversity of governance bodies and employees
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion section of the Form 10-K
GRI 415 - Public Policy
GRI 103
Management Approach 
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
Page 80 and Transparency Report
103-2
The management approach and its components
Page 80 and Transparency Report
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
22

GRI INDEX
GRI 415 - Customer Privacy
GRI 103
Management Approach 
103-1
Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary
Transparency Report
103-2
The management approach and its components
Transparency Report
GRI 415
Customer Privacy
418-1
Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of 
customer data
Transparency Report
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
23

Disclosure 
Number
Description
Unit of Measurement
Location / Response / Comments
Environmental Footprint of Hardware Infrastructure
TC-IM-130a.1
(1) Total energy consumed
Gigajoules (GJ)
Pages 96-97
(2) percentage grid electricity
Percentage (%) 
Pages 53, 97
(3) percentage renewable
Percentage (%) 
Pages 53, 97
TC-IM-130a.2
(1) Total water withdrawn
Thousand cubic meters (m3), 
Percentage (%)
Pages 56, 98-100
(2) total water consumed, percentage of each in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water 
Stress
Thousand cubic meters (m3), 
Percentage (%)
Pages 56, 98-100
TC-IM-130a.3
Discussion of the integration of environmental considerations into strategic planning for data center 
needs
Discussion and Analysis
Pages 39-43
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
TC-IM-
220a.4
(1) Number of law enforcement requests for user information
Number
Transparency Center at Government Requests for User Data
(2) number of users whose information was requested
Number
Transparency Center at Government Requests for User Data
(3) percentage resulting in disclosure
Percentage (%) 
Transparency Center at Government Requests for User Data
TC-IM-
220a.5
List of countries where core products or services are subject to government-required monitoring, 
blocking, content filtering, or censoring
Discussion and Analysis
Content Restrictions Based on Local Law
TC-IM-
220a.6
Number of government requests to remove content, percentage compliance with requests
Number, Percentage (%)
Government Requests for User Data
Data Security
TC-IM-
230a.2
Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data
Discussion and Analysis
Protecting Privacy and Security
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.
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
24

Employee Recruitment, Inclusion and Performance
TC-IM-
330a.3
Percentage of gender and racial/ethnic group representation for (1) management
Percentage (%) 
Annual Diversity Report
(2) technical staff
Percentage (%) 
Annual Diversity Report
(3) all other employees
Percentage (%) 
Annual Diversity Report
Intellectual Property Protection and Competitive Behavior
TC-IM-520a.1
Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with anticompetitive 
behavior regulations
Reporting currency
When relevant, see Part I, Item 3 and Part II, Item 8 in Note 10 in our annual report on 
Form 10-K.
SASB INDEX – INTERNET AND MEDIA SERVICES
2021 Meta Sustainability Report
25