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Autodesk, Inc., universally recognised as Autodesk, is a pioneering software developer headquartered in the US. Established in 1982, the company operates within the computer and related services industry, fundamentally transforming design and creation processes worldwide.
Autodesk is a leading global provider of 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Its powerful portfolio, including flagship products like AutoCAD, Revit, and Fusion 360, empowers professionals across architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing sectors. These integrated solutions facilitate advanced modelling, simulation, and collaborative workflows.
The company’s innovative technology enables its millions of users to imagine, design, and make a better world, from ground-breaking infrastructure to compelling media and entertainment experiences. Autodesk plays a critical role in driving digital transformation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
+41 vs industry average
Autodesk’s score of 80 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Computer Services has below-average carbon intensity
The Computer Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 11% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Autodesk, a US-based computer and related services company, reported approximately 155 million kg CO2e in total carbon emissions for 2025. This includes about 1.08 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions (7.15 million kg CO2e location-based), and roughly 173 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key Scope 3 contributors for 2025 were purchased goods and services (104 million kg CO2e) and business travel (46.2 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, Autodesk's total emissions were approximately 155 million kg CO2e in 2024, about 115 million kg CO2e in 2023, and roughly 103 million kg CO2e in 2022. Historically, in 2015, total emissions stood at around 210 million kg CO2e, which notably decreased to approximately 126 million kg CO2e by 2021.
Autodesk has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by fiscal year 2031 from a fiscal year 2020 base year. Additionally, Autodesk aims to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, and employee commuting by 55% per dollar of gross profit over the same timeframe. They also plan for 26.5% of their suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services and business travel, to have science-based targets by fiscal year 2027. Autodesk is committed to annually sourcing 100% renewable electricity through fiscal year 2031. Earlier commitments included a 43% reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions across their value chain by fiscal year 2020, compared to a fiscal year 2009 baseline. The company also aimed for net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Auto Co., Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Auto Co., Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2023 base year.
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