Autodesk Inc
Autodesk's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Autodesk completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Autodesk has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Autodesk's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Autodesk amounted to 8,230 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Autodesk decreased by 5.57%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Autodesk's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Autodesk's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Autodesk were 1,080 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Autodesk reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Autodesk's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 52.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Autodesk's Scope 1 emissions increased by 94.59%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Autodesk's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Autodesk reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 7,150 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Autodesk reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Autodesk's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 12.38% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Autodesk use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Autodesk reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Autodesk's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Autodesk's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Autodesk reported 154,062 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2025 disclosure of Autodesk includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Autodesk's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Autodesk's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Autodesk reported total Scope 3 emissions of 154,062 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 99.84% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.16% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Autodesk reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Autodesk's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 16.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), Autodesk's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Autodesk 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Autodesk disclose?
In 2025, Autodesk reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Autodesk's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Autodesk's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 92,800 tCO₂e (60.24%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 45,100 tCO₂e (29.27%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 8,580 tCO₂e (5.57%)
Autodesk's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Autodesk’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Autodesk reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 555 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,133 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Autodesk's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Autodesk's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Autodesk reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.09 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.31 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Autodesk rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Autodesk ranked 6 out of 18 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Autodesk is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Autodesk's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Autodesk reported a total carbon footprint of 162,292 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.36% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Autodesk's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.41%. a