Canva, officially known as Canva Pty Ltd, is a leading graphic design platform headquartered in Australia. Founded in 2012, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across major regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in user-friendly design tools, Canva empowers individuals and businesses to create stunning visuals with ease, offering a diverse range of templates, images, and design elements.
What sets Canva apart is its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, making professional-quality design accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level. With over 100 million users worldwide, Canva has established itself as a dominant player in the design software industry, achieving significant milestones such as the launch of Canva for Education and Canva Pro. Its commitment to innovation and user satisfaction continues to drive its impressive market position.
-8 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Computer Services is among the least carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Canva's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Canva reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,984,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 387,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and 35,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, there is no data available for Scope 1 emissions. Canva has set a long-term reduction target to decrease its emissions intensity by 30% across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2031, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects Canva's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint. Additionally, Canva is a signatory to the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company has not inherited emissions data from any parent organisation, indicating that its reported figures are independently sourced.
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Canva’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2031
30% reduction in all scopes
Canva will aim to reduce emissions by 30% on an emissions intensity basis, across aggregate Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions by 2031…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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