Sustainability
We approach sustainability from the ground up
We approach data center sustainability from the ground up — from design and construction to operations — by prioritizing energy efficiency, clean and renewable energy, water stewardship and responsible management of equipment across our global fleet at end-of-life. We aim to be a good neighbor in the communities we serve.
100% clean and renewable energy
The operations of our data centers and offices have already reached net zero emissions, and our data centers’ electricity use is matched with 100% clean and renewable energy by adding new projects to the grid, which also helps decarbonize the electricity system.
Water stewardship
Our water stewardship program focuses on minimizing data center water use by prioritizing onsite water efficiency, being transparent with our water data and restoring water in water stressed regions. In 2021, Meta announced our goal to be water positive in 2030. This means that Meta will restore more water than we consume in our operations through water restoration projects that address shared water challenges in the watersheds where we operate.
Data center circularity
We apply circular principles to product development and construction, reducing the need for new materials, minimizing waste, and lowering upstream emissions. To enable greater circularity within our data center supply chain, we focus on eliminating the use of hazardous substances and prioritizing the responsible reuse and recycling of electronic equipment. We also prioritize the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics and recycled metal in our data center IT hardware to enable a more circular supply chain, and thus reduce the embedded carbon in our hardware.
Water Restoration Projects in New Mexico
Meta supports water restoration projects that address shared water challenges, bolster the communities’ local water supply, and help restore local habitats and wildlife. Since 2017, we have invested in more than 30 water restoration projects in nine watersheds. In New Mexico, Meta is supporting water restoration projects through partnerships with local environmental organizations working to improve the health of the Rio Grande watershed.
Sustainability at Meta
We believe sustainability is about more than operating responsibly. It is an opportunity to support the communities we are a part of and have a positive impact on the word. We prioritize areas where Meta can have the biggest impact on both our own operations and the communities around us.