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Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc., a leading software company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of design and engineering innovation since its founding in 1982. Renowned for its comprehensive suite of software solutions, Autodesk primarily serves the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media industries. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Autodesk offers core products such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Fusion 360, which are distinguished by their user-friendly interfaces and powerful capabilities. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of cloud-based services that enhance collaboration and efficiency. As a market leader, Autodesk continues to shape the future of design and engineering, empowering professionals to create sustainable and innovative solutions across various sectors.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Autodesk'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.

78

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Autodesk's score of 78 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Autodesk's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Autodesk reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 155,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 555,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,720,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 146,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, business travel accounted for about 46,500,000 kg CO2e, while purchased goods and services contributed approximately 90,200,000 kg CO2e. Autodesk has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for an 85% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in line with their Corporate Finance Approach to Climate-Stabilizing Targets (C-FACT). Additionally, they have committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. For Scope 3 emissions, Autodesk targets a 55% reduction per dollar of gross profit by FY2031, with a goal that 26.5% of their suppliers will have science-based targets by FY2027. In the near term, Autodesk aims to reduce its total emissions by 43% by FY2020 compared to a 2009 baseline. They are also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through FY2031. These initiatives reflect Autodesk's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations and supply chain.

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6,070,000
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76,492,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Autodesk's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Autodesk is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Autodesk is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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