Autodesk Inc

Common Name
Autodesk
Country
United States
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Application
Employees
15,300
Ticker
ADSK
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Autodesk Inc. is a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Its primary function is to provide cutting-edge digital tools that empower professionals across various industri...

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.

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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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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

2018201920202021202220232024202507001.4 k2.1 k2.8 ktCO2e+17%-63%-12%-32%+80%-48%+95%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). 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 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 7,150 tCOâ‚‚e 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

2018201920202021202220232024202503 k6 k9 k12 ktCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

20182019202020212022202320242025060 k120 k180 k240 ktCO2e-5%+30%-45%-19%+12%+35%0%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e). 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 tCOâ‚‚e (60.24%)
  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 45,100 tCOâ‚‚e (29.27%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 8,580 tCOâ‚‚e (5.57%)

Autodesk's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(60.2%)Business Travel(Cat. 6)(29.3%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(5.6%)

Insights into Autodesk's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Autodesk reported a total carbon footprint of 162,292 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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