Net zero supplier engagement program
Empowering change to reduce Scope 3 emissions
The majority of Meta’s emissions are connected to our suppliers. To address this, we have created the Net Zero Supplier Engagement Program to support key suppliers to accelerate their efforts to reduce their emissions. We take supplier-provided data and work with suppliers to focus emissions reductions in five main areas:
We provide capacity building training to our suppliers on:
- Calculating emissions
- Setting science-aligned emissions reduction targets
- Building and operationalizing a decarbonization roadmap
- Creating a renewable energy procurement strategy
- Understanding renewable energy markets
We also help suppliers identify actions to meet emissions reduction targets, leveraging supplier emissions data to discover high impact opportunities for reducing emissions and ensuring a clear plan is in place to achieve their emissions reduction targets.
Scaling our engagement
In 2021, we started working with 39 key suppliers to calculate and report GHG emissions and identify reduction opportunities. The program expanded to 183 suppliers in 2024, representing over half of Meta’s emissions. These suppliers come from sectors critical to Meta’s supply chain, including semiconductors & electronics, construction, fiber & connectivity and professional services.
Progress toward our supplier engagement target
By 2026, we aim to engage two-thirds of our suppliers in setting science-aligned GHG reduction targets. As of the end of 2024, 48% of our suppliers (based on their contribution to our emissions) have set science-aligned emissions reduction targets.
Engaging suppliers is key to reaching our net zero in 2030 goal. We have
Jordan Tse
worked to identify key suppliers, assess their climate maturity level and integrate them into our decarbonization journey. In a dynamic technology landscape, we are constantly adapting and learning to build a scalable program. Close supplier partnerships and cross-industry collaborations are key to creating a lasting GHG reduction plan.
Head of Net Zero Supplier Engagement Program
Looking ahead, we are prioritizing
- Continuing to scale our engagement to make progress against our near-term supplier engagement target
- Ramping up our collection of supplier emissions data to improve Meta’s value chain emissions data quality and identify emissions hotspots
- Building capacity with suppliers to calculate their emissions, demonstrate the business case for sustainability, and implement actionable strategies to reduce emissions
- Piloting and scaling targeted supplier decarbonization solutions
Resources
Scope 3 GHG Accounting Training
GHG Target Setting Training
GHG Reduction Strategies and Roadmap Training
2024 Sustainability Report
Learn more about our progress as we work to achieve net zero emissions across our value chain and become water positive in 2030.
