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Canva, the innovative Australian technology company, was founded in 2013 and has rapidly become a leader in the computer and related services industry. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with a significant global operational presence, Canva champions accessible visual communication for everyone.
Its core offering is an intuitive online graphic design platform, empowering millions with accessible tools to create professional-quality visuals without extensive design experience. This pioneering service, rich in templates, stock media, and AI-powered features, is continuously evolving, exemplified by its recent acquisition of the Affinity suite.
As a market leader, Canva has successfully democratised design, facilitating the easy creation of everything from social media graphics to presentations and marketing materials. This positions it as the go-to platform for individuals and businesses seeking impactful creative content worldwide.
27
DitchCarbon score
-11 vs industry average
Canva’s score of 27 is lower than 43% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.246
20182025
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Canva's reported carbon emissions
Canva, a Computer and related services company headquartered in Australia, reported its carbon emissions for 2021 as approximately 58.98 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 2 emissions of about 387,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 35,000 kg CO2e. For 2020, their reported emissions were around 4.45 million kg CO2e, comprising approximately 35,886 kg CO2e for Scope 1 (fugitive emissions), 424,005 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (purchased electricity), and 65,295 kg CO2e for Scope 3 (waste generated in operations), along with an additional 3,833 kg CO2e for employee commute and 1,911 kg CO2e for purchased goods and services.
Canva has committed to reducing its emissions intensity by 30% across aggregate Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions by 2031, using a 2021 baseline. Additionally, Canva is a signatory to The Climate Pledge, having signed in April 2021.
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Canva’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Not active
Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
Signed 2021See details
Active
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Not active
RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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