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Dropbox, Inc., widely known as Dropbox, was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in the US. Operating within the broad computer and related services industry, Dropbox is a pioneering provider of secure cloud storage and file synchronisation solutions for individuals and businesses globally.
The company's core offering delivers robust digital content management, enabling seamless file sharing, collaborative document editing, and efficient team workflows. Dropbox distinguishes itself by providing an intuitive, centralised digital workspace that not only consolidates content but also significantly enhances productivity for its millions of users worldwide, establishing its position as a leading global platform.
-1 vs industry average
Dropbox’s score of 37 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Dropbox's climate commitments and carbon emissions data are as follows:
In 2024, Dropbox reported approximately 39.6 million kg CO2e in total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. This included about 515,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 35.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and around 3.49 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 business travel. For 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were about 699,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) emissions were approximately 36.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 business travel emissions were around 3.36 million kg CO2e. In 2022, Dropbox recorded approximately 768,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, about 36.9 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and roughly 1.69 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 business travel.
Regarding climate commitments, Dropbox (operating as Drop Inc. for SBTi purposes) has set near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. Drop Inc. commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2020 base year. Additionally, the company aims to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions. These targets were approved using a streamlined validation route for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and are consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
This target was approved using a streamlined target validation route exclusive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). https://science…
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
This target was approved using a streamlined target validation route exclusive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). https://science…
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