The carbon management platform Greenly reported that TikTok's annual carbon emissions reach 50 million tons.(Photo: iStock)
Short video platforms are booming globally, but their environmental impact is not to be overlooked. TikTok, a leader in this sector, is reported to emit up to 50 million tons of carbon annually—far exceeding tech giants like Apple.
In response, TikTok is working toward carbon neutrality by 2030. The company is not only building green data centers but also investing in carbon removal technologies as part of its long-term decarbonization plan.
TikTok teams up with Climeworks for carbon removal
On Feb. 19, Swiss carbon capture company Climeworks announced a partnership with TikTok to enhance carbon removal solutions, including direct air capture (DAC), biochar, and reforestation. The goal is to reduce 5,100 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere by 2030.
