- Increased energy expenditure and potential inability to remain carbon neutral due to increased cost or limited availability of RECs
- Increased expenditure due to transition from carbon offsets to carbon removals
- Brand and legal impacts due to inadvertent misreporting of emissions data
- Increased expenditure due to increased oversight on Scope 3 emissions
- Reputational damage due to insufficient IT infrastructure reusability, recyclability, and efficiency practices
Dropbox, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Dropbox, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 40.7K mtCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 699 mtCO2e; Scope 2: 0 mtCO2e (MBM); Scope 3: 3.4K mtCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
40.7K mtCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Waste
768 short tons
2023
Energy Use
131.0K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 699 mtCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 mtCO2e (MBM) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.4K mtCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 40.7K mtCO2e |
| 2022 | 54.7K mtCO2e |
| 2021 | 38.2K tCO2e/year (location-based); 1094 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved carbon neutrality for Scope 1, Scope 2 (market-based), and Scope 3 business travel emissions
- Sourced renewable energy to meet 100% of our electricity consumption
- Reduced energy consumption in data centers by approximately 5 million kilowatt hours through Deep Sleep technology
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Privacy and data securityProduct responsibility and data ethicsAccessibilityEmployee health, safety, and wellbeingEqual pay and wage gapDiversity, equity, and inclusionTalent attraction and engagementBusiness ethics and integrityHuman and labor rightsRisk managementEnergy, emissions, and climateIT infrastructure sustainability