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Our approach to responsible business
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“Finding your purpose isn't enough. The challenge is creating a world where everyone has a sense of purpose.”
Mark Zuckerberg

Responsible business in action

Informed by our priority topics assessment, we organize our approach around four strategic pillars, which inform our business strategy and enable us to focus our efforts in areas that maximize our impact.
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Pillar 1

Operate transparently and sustainably

To be good stewards of our planet and maintain the trust of our stakeholders, we must operate sustainably, responsibly, ethically, and transparently in everything we do.
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Pillar 2

Empower our people and partners

Our workforce, supply chain, and communities are our greatest assets. Creating a safe and supportive corporate culture and building equitable opportunities for our people and partners to thrive helps us achieve our company's mission.
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Pillar 3

Build responsibly

Technology has the capacity to enhance people’s lives in countless ways, but improvement isn’t inevitable. It's the product of consistent hard work and investment in the early mitigation of potential consequences.
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Pillar 4

Unlock potential for good

When people use Meta’s platforms to forge connections, anything becomes possible. We are inspired to empower people around the world to share ideas, offer support, and make a difference, creating a positive impact at scale.
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Priority topics

Meta’s priority topics are identified through continuous dialogue and plotted according to their impact on our business and our stakeholders.
scatterplot graph reflecting Y axis of importance to stakeholders and X axis of impact on Meta's business ranging from important to critical on both axes. The individual priority topics are detailed in the 2023 responsible business practices report.
Spotlight topics
From process to action
Meta is committed to operating transparently and communicating regularly about our responsible business efforts.
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Human rights
We seek to translate human rights guidance into meaningful action, every day.
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Content governance
We report on content policy enforcement and intellectual property protection.
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Responsible Business Practices Report
Responsible design of apps and services
Our development process starts with responsible AI and design principles.
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Upholding our code
Trust and integrity
Trust and integrity keep people safe and provide them with tools to take action.
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Leadership and governance
Corporate governance
Meta leadership is committed to sound governance and effective decision making.

Our mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. We build tools to empower people to create positive change in their lives and in the lives of others.

2022 highlights

Download our Responsible Business Practices Report for more highlights.
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