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 positioned itself as a trusted platform for both individuals and businesses. Key milestones include the introduction of Dropbox Paper and the acquisition of various companies to enhance its service offerings. The platform's unique features, such as smart file organisation and seamless integration with third-party applications, set it apart in a competitive market, making it a preferred choice for efficient digital collaboration.
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Dropbox's score of 45 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 4.1 million tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 699,000 tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) at approximately 36.6 million tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions from business travel reaching about 10.1 million tonnes CO2e. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were around 2.5 million tonnes CO2e. In 2022, Dropbox's emissions included approximately 768,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 36.9 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and 5.1 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3. The company has not publicly set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks, and its CDP scores have been rated as "F" in recent assessments, indicating a need for improvement in climate action transparency and effectiveness. Dropbox's emissions data reflects its ongoing commitment to addressing climate change, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been detailed. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint through various operational strategies, but further clarity on its long-term climate commitments would enhance its sustainability profile.
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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 |
| Scope 3 | 15,339,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Dropbox is committed to some 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.
