Dropbox

Dropbox's reported carbon emissions

## Dropbox Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments Dropbox, headquartered in the US, is committed to reducing its environmental impact. While specific consolidated emissions data for all scopes is not directly provided, the company has set ambitious climate targets aligned with scientific recommendations. **Emissions Data Overview:** * **2024:** Dropbox reported approximately 39,794,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions, with Scope 3 business travel contributing an additional 3,492,000 kg CO2e. * **2023:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 699,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions totalled about 36,589,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 business travel accounted for approximately 3,364,000 kg CO2e. * **2022:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 768,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions were about 36,948,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 business travel was approximately 1,687,000 kg CO2e. * **2021:** Scope 1 emissions were about 1,053,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions were approximately 37,106,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 business travel was about 41,000 kg CO2e. * **2020:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1,623,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 53,533,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions were roughly 53,414,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 business travel was approximately 419,000 kg CO2e. * **2019:** Scope 1 emissions totalled around 773,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 54,729,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 54,602,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Scope 3 business travel was about 5,113,000 kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:** Dropbox has established significant climate goals: * **Net Zero Emissions:** The company aims to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. * **Interim Reduction Target:** An interim benchmark of 50% carbon emission reduction by 2035 has been set, based on a 2018 baseline. * **SBTi Near-Term Targets:** Through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Dropbox has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. This near-term target is consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C. Dropbox also commits to measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions. The company is noted as being on track for its near-term SBTi targets over the last two and five years, indicating progress in its reduction efforts. Notably, Scope 2 emissions are reported as zero for 2023 and 2022 using the market-based method, suggesting the procurement of renewable energy or similar strategies. However, Scope 2 location-based emissions remain significant. The company acknowledges missing data points for certain Scope 3 categories, including purchased goods and services, and employee commute.