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Dropbox

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Dropbox, Inc., a leading player in the cloud storage and file-sharing industry, was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, US. The company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America and Europe. Renowned for its user-friendly interface and robust collaboration tools, Dropbox offers a suite of services that includes cloud storage, file synchronisation, and team collaboration solutions. With over 700 million registered users, Dropbox has achieved significant milestones, such as the introduction of Dropbox Paper and advanced security features. Its unique selling proposition lies in its seamless integration with various third-party applications, making it a preferred choice for individuals and businesses alike. As a pioneer in the industry, Dropbox continues to innovate, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider of digital workspace solutions.

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45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

31

Industry Benchmark

Dropbox's score of 45 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dropbox's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Dropbox reported total carbon emissions of approximately 42,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 699,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 36,589,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and 3,364,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 (business travel). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects Dropbox's dedication to mitigating climate change impacts. In the US, Dropbox's Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 37,251,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reliance on electricity consumption. The company is actively measuring and working to reduce its Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from business travel. Dropbox's climate commitments are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint, demonstrating its responsibility as a corporate entity in the fight against climate change.

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Scope 1
773,000
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Scope 2
54,729,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
5,113,000
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00,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dropbox's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Dropbox is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Dropbox is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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