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.
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Autodesk's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Autodesk reported total carbon emissions of approximately 155,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 555,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,720,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 151,425,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a notable increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 115,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a need for enhanced climate action. Autodesk has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2031, using FY2020 as a baseline. Additionally, it targets a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per dollar of gross profit over the same timeframe. Furthermore, Autodesk is committed to ensuring that 26.5% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by FY2027 and plans to source 100% renewable electricity through FY2031. The company has also pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, with specific commitments to reduce GHG emissions in line with an 85% absolute decrease by 2050, following its Corporate Finance Approach to Climate-Stabilizing Targets (C-FACT) methodology. Overall, Autodesk's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing its carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,250,000 | 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 |
| Scope 2 | 6,070,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 76,492,000 | 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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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.
