Autodesk Sustainability Profile
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.
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Autodesk's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Autodesk reported total carbon emissions of approximately 155,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,080,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 7,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 7,150,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 154,000,000 kg CO2e. Significant contributors to Scope 3 emissions included purchased goods and services (about 92,800,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 45,100,000 kg CO2e). Autodesk has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2031 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per dollar of gross profit over the same timeframe. Autodesk also commits to ensuring that 26.5% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by FY2027 and to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through FY2031. Previously, Autodesk aimed to reduce carbon emissions across its value chain by 43% by FY2020 compared to FY2009 levels. The company is on track to achieve an 85% absolute reduction in GHG emissions by 2050, following its Corporate Finance Approach to Climate-Stabilizing Targets (C-FACT) methodology. Overall, Autodesk's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in carbon emissions across all scopes, aligning with industry standards and climate science.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,250,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 18,100,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 | 0,000 |
| Scope 3 | 279,211,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Autodesk's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Autodesk's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and decreased by approximately 45% since 2009, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Autodesk's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Autodesk has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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