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Autodesk Impact Report | Autodesk Sustainability

Autodesk FY22 impact report outlines our progress against our sustainability goals and key ESG indicators from climate to diversity and inclusion.

Autodesk’s FY24 Impact Report

Autodesk’s FY24 Impact Report outlines our progress against our sustainability goals and key ESG indicators from climate to diversity and inclusion.

How Autodesk’s CFO is tackling sustainability—from home remodels to smart cities

Sustainability and financial priorities are inherently linked, Debbie Clifford says.

What is ESG, and why is ESG investing good for the planet and for business? An Autodesk POV.

Businesses must take the lead in mitigating climate change’s effects. Learn why environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is a key step.

Autodesk is #13 Top Sustainability Company

Autodesk was recognized by Sustainability Magazine as one of the top 100 companies in 2023—for prioritizing sustainability across its business, products, and operations.

Closing the gap between decarbonization goals and actions

Design and make companies are prioritizing decarbonization to undo climate damage, providing a model for others to step up climate change initiatives.

Fostering gender equity in Africa's construction workforce

The global construction community is facing a dire worker shortage—one solution is hiring and training more women. BuildX Studio, Build Health International, and MASS Design Group are leading the way.

Connecting isolated communities with help from AI

Learn how nonprofit Bridges to Prosperity connects rural communities with safer, faster access to basic services such as work, education, and health care.

Autodesk AI | Your AI-powered Design and Make partner

Augment. Automate. Analyze. Learn how Autodesk AI (artificial intelligence) is helping our customers to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Sustainability Leaders Summit at AU 2024 | Oct. 15 - Oct. 17, San Diego

A private invite-only event for sustainability leaders hosted by Autodesk Chief Sustainability Officer Joe Speicher. An exclusive cohort of sustainability leaders will convene to discuss and expl...

Autodesk FY24 Impact Report

Autodesk FY24 Impact Report outlines our progress against our sustainability goals and key ESG indicators from climate to diversity and inclusion.

EU adopts revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

The European Union has formally adopted and published a recast directive on energy performance for buildings. What’s changing?

How climate tech start-up Heirloom’s carbon-capture technology safely removes CO2

See how climate tech start-up Heirloom’s carbon capture plans to remove 1 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere every year by 2035.

State of Design and Make 2024 | Full report

The State of Design & Make report is a global, annual study for leaders who design and make places, objects, and experiences. It identifies the most pressing issues shaping today’s businesses and h...

ON-DEMAND | Discover how environmental directives and emerging technologies will impact your business

Thought leadership exclusive webinar exploring the impact of new environmental directives, including CSRD and EPBD. How to leverage data, technology, and AI to drive sustainable outcomes and prepar...

EU EPBD & CSRD sustainability regulations mark a new era for building

The European Union’s new EPBD and CSRD sustainability regulations for the building industry make going carbon-free a legal requirement, not an aspirational goal.

A Path to Alignment in the Built Environment | Report

This report examines the challenges and opportunities in conducting whole life carbon (WLC) analysis to achieve net-zero goals in the building industry.

Sustainability Magazine Article: Investing in Tomorrow’s Sustainability Technology

Joe Speicher, Autodesk’s Chief Sustainability Officer, explores how investing in sustainable technologies today benefits operational targets down the line.

How AI, skills-based hiring, and green jobs are reshaping the workforce

As industries face a growing skills gap, emerging talent and technology are driving a new era of innovation, adaptability, and inclusion for the future of work.

COP29 - United Nations Climate Change Conference

In Solidarity for a Green World: Autodesk continues its engagement at the UN Climate Change Conference. Watch the recordings and explore the key takeaways from COP29.

Autodesk’s FY25 Impact Report

Autodesk’s FY25 Impact Report outlines our progress against our sustainability goals and key ESG indicators from climate to diversity and inclusion.

Keith Muller: "AI in the water sector has the potential to transform how we manage critical events"

In this exclusive interview, Smart Water Magazine speaks with Keith Muller, a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience in the water sector, who recently joined Autodesk.

Introducing Autodesk Sustainability Data API - Now in Public Beta!

Dive into a new world of sustainability data: now you can seamlessly integrate trusted, regionalized datasets into your workflows via the Autodesk Platform Services. From standardized endpoints to ...

Platform, data, and sustainability

Learn how connected data and platform thinking produces better results and contributes to a more sustainable world.

Whitepaper: Putting sustainabiltiy at the heart of building design

Explore this white paper to understand how innovative, user-friendly tools are helping architects drive sustainable change right from the earliest stages of design.

How AEC industry leaders are navigating key sustainability trends

Sustainability is becoming a fundamental principle that informs all aspects of the AEC industry. Joe Speicher, Autodesk’s Chief Sustainability Officer, invited 10 industry experts from across the U...

COP28 – Takeaways for your business

Microclimate analysis allows for intuitive insights into perceived temperature - Autodesk Forma

Forma's easy-to-use microclimate analysis help architects and urban planners make more informed decisions about thermal comfort, at the early stage, when designing outdoor spaces.

State of Design and Make 2024 | Spotlight on Sustainability

Our new special edition of the State of Design & Make Report 2024 explores how industry leaders can approach sustainability as a data problem with a technology solution.

Autodesk donates $5M to Howard University, largest ever gift to University’s College of Engineering and Architecture

This unrestricted gift will fund student preparation for an AI-Powered workforce–leveraging a new state-of-the-art Design and Make Lab.

Celebrating our award-winning workplace

We’re proud to be recognized by Fast Company as a Best Workplace for Innovators 2023.

Looking forward: Examining the trends shaping design and make in 2025

As we approach 2025, the industries that design and make our world are poised for continued transformation. We check in with Autodesk leaders on what designers and builders should expect to see in ...

Design a Better Future with Forma’s Suite of Sustainability Solutions

With Autodesk Forma’s data-driven insights at your fingertips, make fast, smart decisions that enhance sustainability outcomes.

Small firms meet mighty ambitions

Boutique firm Scott Shields Architects boosts its operations through new tools that help them deliver efficient, sustainable projects while upping their capacity to tackle larger projects.

Five actions to future-proof your business through CSRD and EPBD alignment

Sustainability is becoming a core business expectation—and building owners are under growing pressure to respond. Two key regulations are shaping this shift in the EU: the Corporate Sustainability ...

Building climate tech ventures in Southeast Asia

Wavemaker Impact is Southeast Asia's first climate tech venture builder, investing in entrepreneurs and startups that drive and scale decarbonization efforts in the region.

Webinar Recording | How Technology Is a Catalyst for Decarbonizing the Built Environment

Join Joe Speicher, Chief Sustainability Officer at Autodesk, and Elise Grosse, Head of Sustainability at Sweco, in this webinar as they identify the factors and forces that are accelerating ESG sta...

COP28 Special with Autodesk's VP for ESG and Impact, Joe Speicher

The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to present a special new series of Council Talks about the private sector’s role in COP28. The digital series features U.S. member companies that are tak...

Autodesk recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity 2023

We’re proud to be recognized in Forbes’ prestigious list and excited to celebrate Autodesk’s commitment to fostering a culture of belonging.

Equipping Gen Z for Green Jobs in Building Operations

Green job postings are growing faster than the number of workers who have the skills to fill them. Recognizing that need, Autodesk and the job training nonprofit Stacks and Joules created a trainin...

Accelerating industry decarbonisation through the adoption of sustainable infrastructure mechanisms

Watch the recording of the SIF 2023 panel discussion with Autodesk's Chief Sustainability Officer, Joe Speicher and learn why industry decarbonisation is a critical step in achieving the sustainabl...

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Interoperability workflow between Forma and Revit - Autodesk Forma

The Forma Add-in for Revit allows users to transfer their Forma geometry into Revit through the "Send to Revit" feature.

State of Design and Make 2023 | Spotlight on Decarbonization

Learn how companies can take meaningful steps to decarbonize their projects and operations.

Sustainability and impact at AU 2024

This year’s Autodesk University in San Diego, October 15–17, celebrates innovation that’s Making the Future. A key part of that is sustainability. In this article, you can browse all the sustainabi...

Autodesk joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development - World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

WBCSD is a global, CEO-led organization of over 200 leading businesses working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world.

Assessment: Sustainability Practices Comparison and Recommendations

Discover how your company's sustainability practices stack up against industry leaders. Answer the ten simple questions now and receive your personalized score and recommendations.

Auotdesk joins Coalition for Sustainable AI

An international community of stakeholders to advance concrete initiatives for making Artificial Intelligence beneficial to our environmental goals

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Sustainability drives business value: The 2023 State of Design & Make report

The 2023 State of Design & Make report is a global, annual study for leaders who design and make places, objects, and experiences. It identifies the most pressing drivers of change shaping today's ...

Driving sustainable outcomes across the AEC industry

Learn how architecture, engineering, and construction can create new business opportunities through sustainability.

Realize the potential of Forma's solar energy analysis

Solar energy analysis is a new addition to Autodesk Forma's ever-growing suite of sustainability tools. This new analysis helps you identify the potential for solar energy during the initial stages...

Sustainability and design trends in the consumer electronics industry

Autodesk commissioned a recent research study to understand more fully the current dynamics of the consumer electronics industry and sustainability — especially in the face of shifting market force...

Executive summary | How digital solutions can drive sustainable outcomes across the project lifecycle

The urgent pressure to decarbonize is a complex priority affecting every area of industry. Fortunately, digital tools are here to help. Summary of a panel discussion with media partner The Engine...

Solving for sustainability with cloud platform technology and AI

The problem of how to build and manufacture more sustainably is a data problem—one that cloud-connected industry platforms, data interoperability, and generative AI can help solve. In this video, ...

Designing with energy efficiency in mind using Forma's rapid operational energy analysis - Autodesk Forma

Forma adds to its powerful suite of sustainability solutions for designers to lower the environmental impact of their buildings with the release of its rapid operational energy analysis in beta. Th...