Dropbox Inc
Dropbox Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Dropbox conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Dropbox generated a total of 727 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 75.53% of Dropbox's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 24.34% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
Dropbox's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Dropbox's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Dropbox reported a total waste generation of 727 metric tonnes, of which 75.53% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Dropbox has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management. a
Has Dropbox reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Dropbox's total waste generation decreased by 32%, yet rose by 3.22% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes. a
Over the same period, Dropbox's waste recovery rate declined by 9.67%, with a further 2.79% drop in 2023, underscoring a weakening in waste diversion performance and a potential drift away from circular waste strategies. a
Overall, Dropbox had been making progress in reducing waste, but recent increases in waste and simultaneous drops in recovery point to emerging risks or disruptions in waste management strategy.
Dropbox’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered