Canva Pty Ltd, commonly known as Canva, is a leading graphic design platform headquartered in Australia. Founded in 2012, the company has rapidly transformed the design landscape, empowering users across the globe with its intuitive interface and extensive library of templates and design elements. Operating primarily in the technology and creative industries, Canva offers a suite of products that includes graphic design tools, presentation software, and social media content creation. Its unique drag-and-drop functionality and collaborative features set it apart from traditional design software, making it accessible to both professionals and novices alike. With millions of active users and a strong market position, Canva has achieved significant milestones, including a valuation exceeding $40 billion, solidifying its status as a pioneer in the online design space.
How does Canva Pty Ltd's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Canva Pty Ltd's score of 27 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
As of the latest available data, Canva Pty Ltd does not report specific carbon emissions figures. However, the company has made significant climate commitments, including a pledge to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040. This commitment was formalised in 2021 when Canva became the first Australian company to sign Amazon’s The Climate Pledge, which outlines a pathway to reduce emissions across all scopes. While specific emissions data is not available, Canva's climate initiatives are cascaded from its parent company, Canva, Inc. This relationship indicates that any relevant emissions performance data may be inherited from the corporate family structure. Canva's long-term strategy focuses on comprehensive emissions reductions, aligning with industry standards for climate action. The company is actively working towards its Net Zero target, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 275,272 | 000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000 | 00,000,000 |
Canva Pty Ltd's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 33% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Canva Pty Ltd has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.