Melanie Perkins

Melanie Perkins focused on Canva growth. Australian company less involved in US politics. Donated to refugees.

Melanie Perkins Canva avoided major layoffs. Australian culture. Maintained team.

Melanie Perkins led Canva to become the first Australian company to sign The Climate Pledge, committing to net-zero by 2040. Canva achieved carbon neutral status for Australian operations in 2020 and global operations in 2021. The company became climate positive in 2023, powers its head office with 100% renewable energy, and was the first Australian participant in Frontier Climate to accelerate permanent carbon removal. Canva plants one tree for every print order, totaling nearly 3 million trees in 2021 alone.