This Earth Day, you can join the conversation and use social media to raise awareness about moving towards a sustainable future.
South Africa (15 April 2021) – Over the last decade, more people worldwide have begun to understand that climate change is an important issue and felt a personal responsibility to help. For example, more than 3.5 million people have donated over $130 million through Facebook and Instagram Fundraisers to combat climate change and support environmental protection.
That’s why this Earth Day, Facebook’s family of apps (including WhatsApp and Instagram) is empowering people to take action in the fight against climate change through an array of programming and activities. Starting today, April 15th, people will be able to:
- Watch the Earth Day Livestream from EarthDay.org on Facebook on April 22.
- Join the community and show how you are helping restore the earth by using the hashtag #RestoreOurEarthChallenge in your Earth Day posts, together with eco-themed emojis.
- Use the new Earth Day-themed stickers on WhatsApp and 360 backgrounds, AR effects, chat themes, and stickers on Messenger.
- Create change together by joining in a Facebook group focused on the environment. For example, in South Africa more than 350,000 people are part of at least one of the 9k Facebook Groups dedicated to the discovery, protection and appreciation of the earth and our environment.
- Shop from one of the one million eco-friendly businesses on Instagram. Remember, supporting local business is another way to protect the environment.
Finally, Facebook is proud to announce that the company achieved net zero emissions across its global operations and is now supported by 100% renewable energy. In just three years, Facebook reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 94%, exceeding its 75% reduction goal, and is one of the largest corporate buyers of renewable energy globally.
As of today, Facebook has contracts in place for more than six gigawatts of new wind and solar energy across six countries. All 63 projects are new and are located on the same electrical grids as the projects they support. As announced last year, Facebook has set a new goal to reach net zero emissions across its value chain in 2030.
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