Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reductions
• Sustainable design industry best practices
• Sustainable design education
• Data privacy and security
• Workforce diversity and equal opportunity
• Intellectual property protection
• Employee training and development
• Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reductions in own operations

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced absolute GHG emissions by 5.8 percent to 53,100 metric tons CO2e
• Footprint 38.1 percent smaller than in 2009
• CO2e emissions decreased by 9.9 percent per employee and 5.3 percent per square foot of real estate
• Increased renewable energy use to 32.5 percent of global electricity consumption
• Achieved 5 additional LEED certifications, bringing the total to 15

Social Achievements

• Employee engagement score of 76 percent (up 5 percent from 2012)
• Nearly US$307,000 donated to nonprofits by employees, matched by Autodesk with US$223,000
• Approximately 400 employees logged 8,200 volunteer hours

Governance Achievements

• 100 percent of Autodesk active employees completed Code of Business Conduct training
• All current directors, other than the CEO, are independent according to NASDAQ Rules

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased GHG emissions from non-conference business travel (7.3 percent more than prior year)
• Increased data center energy use (50.9 percent more than prior year)
• Limited visibility into recycling companies’ processes and standards for e-waste

Mitigation Strategies

• Avoided travel through virtual collaboration tools
• Selected efficient cars for rentals and car hire services
• Implemented a strategic meetings management program
• Used rating systems (ENERGY STAR, EPEAT) to select efficient equipment for data centers
• Invested in server virtualization
• Formalized a cross-functional, holistic e-waste program with a vendor for responsible disposal

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Survey to 20 largest suppliers about GHG emissions

Responsible Procurement

• Partner Code of Conduct
• Green procurement guidelines

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3, Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Sustainability Solutions for building, infrastructure, and manufacturing

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Digital Transformation
• Collaboration

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced material usage
• Reduced/removed emissions

Social Achievements

• Improved team collaboration
• Improved client satisfaction
• Increased stakeholder buy-in

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Many firms are still at early stages of developing BIM practice
• Misconception of BIM as technology instead of methodology

Mitigation Strategies

• Autodesk offers education, training, tools, and support to help AEC firms capture full potential of BIM

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Governance
• Philanthropy
• Supply Chain Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Neutralized residual carbon emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 for the third consecutive year.
• Sourced 100% renewable energy for facilities, cloud services, and employee work from home.
• Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 7% compared to FY20.
• Reduced Scope 3 GHG emissions per dollar of gross profit by 61% compared to FY20.

Social Achievements

• Increased the number of women in tech roles globally by 37.4% compared to the beginning of FY22.
• Operationalized a hybrid-first office culture with the Flex Forward program.
• Hosted the first Sustainability Leadership Summit at Autodesk University.
• Donated $53.4 million in Autodesk products and $23.3 million in philanthropic funding.
• Improved employee retention rates compared to industry averages.

Governance Achievements

• Expanded the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee to three members.
• All chairs of Board committees are women.
• ESG performance is considered in executive compensation (though no adjustments were made in FY23).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical crises.
• Increasing customer pressure to strengthen sustainable practices.
• Talent shortages in the AEC and manufacturing industries.

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in digital tools to improve supply chain resilience and collaboration.
• Developing solutions to measure and manage embodied carbon and operational energy use.
• Implementing programs to attract, retain, and upskill a diverse workforce.
• Partnering with industry organizations to address shared challenges.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Engaged 104 top suppliers through CDP in FY23, 63% response rate.

Responsible Procurement

• Partner Code of Conduct
• Sustainability requirements in RFPs
• Engagement with diverse suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events
• Flooding

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services
• Investment in renewable energy and carbon removal projects

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
• Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Autodesk's initiatives contribute to these goals through its products, operations, and philanthropic activities.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Software solutions for embodied carbon management, energy efficiency, and water management.

Awards & Recognition

• 2022 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Sustainability (relating to the environment)
• Business resiliency / improving the supply chain
• Attracting talent / Maintaining the workforce / employee retention
• Cost control / management / cost efficiencies
• Product/Service innovation
• Product/Services Diversification/new business lines
• Regulations from government and regulatory bodies
• Global economy/ events (e.g., wars, pandemics, etc.)

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate change and GHG emissions
• Energy efficiency and management
• Water management
• Materials reduction and selection
• Next-generation design
• Diversity
• Ethics and governance
• Human rights

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 8 percent compared with fiscal year 2012; 34 percent smaller footprint than fiscal year 2009 baseline.
• Reduced GHG emissions by 3 percent per employee and 8 percent per square foot of real estate compared with the prior year.
• Achieved LEED certifications at 10 facilities (five Platinum, three Gold, two Certified), representing 23 percent of total square footage.
• Purchased 11,900 MWh of carbon-neutral energy and renewable energy certificates and offsets in FY2013 (compared to 6,140 MWh the prior year).
• Reduced energy use in facilities resulting in 11,700 metric tons of CO2e emissions, a 15 percent reduction compared with the prior year.
• Data center energy use resulted in 1,860 metric tons of CO2e emissions, a 13 percent decrease compared with the base year, fiscal year 2009.
• Reduced energy use and associated GHG emissions at the new, consolidated data center facility by 62 percent, saving US$7 million annually.
• Eliminated 60 servers and planned to retire over 100 more, saving approximately 150 MWh of electricity annually.
• Decreased energy use from IT office equipment by an estimated 12 percent.
• Diverted 83 percent of waste from landfill at Autodesk University.
• Recycled 58 percent and diverted 78 percent of waste from landfill in operations.
• Reduced the amount of material used in operations through digital downloads, reduced packaging, duplex printing, and other initiatives.
• Reclaimed 78 percent of water used in one building at headquarters for landscaping.

Social Achievements

• Overall employee engagement at 71 percent in 2012.
• Launched Global Corporate Challenge, with over 4,500 employees participating.
• Improved manager effectiveness score to 82 percent.
• Donated nearly $2.6 million worth of software to community efforts.
• Employees donated nearly $282,000 to nonprofits, boosted by company matches totaling $256,000.
• Employees logged 6,000 hours volunteering.

Governance Achievements

• 100 percent of Autodesk active employees completed Code of Business Conduct training.
• Established Partner Code of Conduct.
• Published a human rights policy.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing GHG emissions from employee travel.
• Reducing the environmental impact of major events.
• Reducing energy use in data centers and IT operations.
• Improving data collection on water usage.
• Increasing the percentage of electronic software downloads.
• Managing waste in operations.

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in virtual collaboration technologies (telepresence, video conferencing).
• Implementing a Strategic Meetings Management policy and program.
• Using ENERGY STAR and EPEAT rating systems for hardware selection.
• Investing in server virtualization.
• Implementing a global program to manage used IT equipment.
• Implementing desktop energy management system.
• Encouraging electronic downloads and reducing packaging for physical products.
• Implementing initiatives to reduce office printing and waste.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not currently auditing suppliers for compliance with green procurement guidelines.

Responsible Procurement

• Green procurement guidelines
• Sustainability language in RFPs and vendor contracts
• Prioritizing environmental criteria alongside cost in vendor negotiations

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products and services

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G3, UN Global Compact

Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas (Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Software solutions for sustainable building, infrastructure, and manufacturing design.

Awards & Recognition

• #6 on Fast Company’s 2011 list of “The 10 Most Innovative Companies in Education”