What Corporate Sustainability Means in Practice: How Things Really Get Done

Consumers increasingly expect companies to take action to mitigate the climate crisis, and a growing number are answering the call, releasing plans to decarbonize their supply chains and reduce their consumption of natural resources. But what does this look like in practice, and how can companies take their strategies to the next level? 

In this series sponsored by Facebook, we’ll go over actionable steps the private sector can take to play a meaningful role in a low-carbon, resource-positive future — from direct emissions reduction to engaging employees, consumers and partners to drive maximum impact.

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Energy

How Meta Is Approaching Net Zero
When it comes to making decisions about your home, your options are pretty straightforward — you can switch to LED lights to save on energy, choose low-flow fixtures to use less water, or consider rooftop solar to be part of the switch to clean energy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

3 Things to Know About Engaging Employees in Sustainability
As the Great Resignation continues, employers are seeking more ways to help employees feel fulfilled in their careers.

Environment

What Facebook's Water-Positive Goal Means for Water-Stressed Communities
About 95 percent of the western U.S. is now under drought conditions, and southwestern states — Arizona, Nevada and Utah, as well as parts of California, Colorado and New Mexico — are suffering a “megadrought” that has been building for over 20 years.
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