Dropbox
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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Dropbox's score of 22 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Dropbox's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Dropbox reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,063,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions of about 699,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 36,589,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,364,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, primarily attributed to business travel. In the US, the company recorded Scope 2 emissions of about 674,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Dropbox's global emissions were approximately 2,455,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 768,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 36,948,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from business travel at around 1,687,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. However, Dropbox continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 773,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 54,729,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,113,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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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 not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
