Dropbox Inc
Dropbox's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Dropbox completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Dropbox has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Dropbox's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dropbox amounted to 37,288 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dropbox decreased by 1.13%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Dropbox's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dropbox's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Dropbox were 699 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Dropbox reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Dropbox's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.57%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Dropbox's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.98%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Dropbox's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Dropbox reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 36,589 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Dropbox reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Dropbox's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 32.99%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Dropbox's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Dropbox 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Dropbox use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Dropbox reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Dropbox's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Dropbox's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Dropbox reported 3,364 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Dropbox includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Dropbox's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dropbox's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Dropbox reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,364 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Dropbox reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Dropbox's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 34.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Dropbox's Scope 3 emissions increased by 99.41%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Dropbox disclose?
In 2023, Dropbox reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Dropbox's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Dropbox's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 3,364 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Dropbox's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Dropbox's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Dropbox reported a total carbon footprint of 40,652 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.17% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Dropbox's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 90.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 8.28%.