Better Health for All

Autodesk's software products, while not directly health-related, are instrumental in enabling significant positive health outcomes. The company's software tools were used to design and construct the 13,600-square-foot Saint Rock Hospital in Carrefour, Haiti, expanding the region's healthcare capacity by 400% to treat approximately 200 patients daily.

Autodesk also supported the development of Sierra Leone's Maternal Center of Excellence, which plans to increase medically necessary C-sections by 140% and add 143 new beds. These initiatives contribute to substantial positive health externalities, with the Autodesk Foundation's investments directly impacting over 109.4 million individuals. Furthermore, Autodesk's pro bono consulting team developed a data visualization dashboard to support effective vaccine distribution in low-to-middle-income countries. The company provides extensive wellness benefits to employees, including mental health resources, through its 'Benefits My Way' program, reimbursing up to $1,000 annually. Autodesk's products do not have significant negative health impacts, direct safety implications, carry health risks requiring disclosure, or have addiction potential. The company does not offer health-related products requiring accessibility considerations, collect or manage health-related data, hold healthcare-related patents, produce food products, or conduct clinical trials or health education.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Autodesk is a software company and does not offer lending, deposit, or other consumer financial services. The 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value specifically evaluates financial institutions and their impact on financial inclusion and wealth building through financial products. Therefore, all KPIs in this rubric, which are designed for financial services, are not applicable to Autodesk's core business model. While Autodesk engages in philanthropic activities, such as contributing $1 million to the Group Effort Initiative for career opportunities

, providing $140,000 in grants to nonprofits , and offering $50,000 in microgrants to construction students , these initiatives, while promoting economic opportunity generally, do not fall under the specific financial services criteria of the rubric's KPIs.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Autodesk recorded a 0.09 injury rate in 2014.

The company conducts annual global pay analyses, including an independent third-party review of its U.S. and Canadian workforce in 2022 covering 99% of employees. Autodesk signed the White House Equal Pay Pledge in 2016 and compensates Employee Resource Group leaders with a $10,000 bonus for a year of service. Its Human Rights Policy aligns with international standards, emphasizing non-discrimination, health and safety, and the eradication of human trafficking and child labor. Autodesk also promotes a hybrid-first work culture through its Flex Forward program and partnered in 2024 to provide inclusive personal protective equipment for women in construction. The company's global Diversity and Belonging strategy includes inclusive leadership training, hiring bias prevention, and employee resource groups.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

Autodesk has a Conflict Minerals Policy to ensure its products do not contain minerals that finance armed conflict.

The company conducts due diligence to trace the origin of these minerals and works with suppliers to ensure responsible sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

In April 2024, Autodesk delayed filing its annual financial statements due to issues with its free cash flow and non-GAAP operating margin practices

. This delay was accompanied by multiple lawsuits alleging the company misrepresented its financial health . A major shareholder also criticized Autodesk's leadership for allegedly deceiving shareholders , citing internal documents that reportedly showed executives ignored employee warnings about controversial sales tactics to meet financial targets . Separately, Autodesk has a Human Rights Policy that emphasizes respect for internationally recognized human rights, including non-discrimination, health and safety, and fair labor practices , and expects its suppliers and partners to uphold these standards . The company also reported achieving net-zero carbon emissions across its operations for two consecutive years , sourcing 100% renewable energy for its facilities , reflecting a commitment to environmental responsibility and transparency .

Kind to Animals

Autodesk, as a software company, does not engage in animal testing, animal agriculture, or use animal-derived ingredients in its products. The company maintains a pet-friendly work environment, allowing employees to bring dogs to the office and offering pet insurance

. Autodesk supports wildlife conservation initiatives, including highlighting the use of a 3D-printed 'Techno-Tort' that reduced raven predation on desert tortoises by 46% . It also partnered to use 3D printing and robotics for coral reef restoration and utilized its software to create wildlife-friendly habitats in Memorial Park . Employees engage in volunteer activities like tree planting and native-species seed ball creation to support biodiversity , and collaborated with The Nature Conservancy to catalog over 2,000 data points for conservation efforts . Additionally, Autodesk sponsored AskNature.org, a biomimicry database for sustainable design .

No War, No Weapons

Autodesk's terms of use prohibit access or use of its offerings from U.S. sanctioned locations or by individuals on U.S. government restricted parties lists, including nations like Cuba, Iran, Sudan, Syria, North Korea, and the Crimea region.

The company supports and upholds human rights as outlined in the International Bill of Human Rights and the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

Planet-Friendly Business

Autodesk achieved 100% renewable energy sourcing for its facilities, cloud services, and employee work-from-home setups in fiscal year 2021 and has maintained this.

By fiscal year 2023, the company reported a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to its fiscal year 2020 baseline. Autodesk neutralized 115,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions through high-quality carbon offsets and set science-based targets to reduce GHG emissions. An internal Carbon Fund was established, applying a $20 per metric ton price on its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in fiscal year 2022 to drive decarbonization. In July 2023, Autodesk appointed its first Chief Sustainability Officer. The Autodesk Foundation invested in CarbonBuilt, a company specializing in ultra-low-carbon concrete that sequesters CO₂. In October 2021, Autodesk issued a $1 billion sustainability bond, with proceeds allocated to projects including green buildings and renewable energy. The company's Sustainability Tech Partner Program collaborates with companies like Symetri to foster environmental innovation.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Autodesk established the Autodesk Indigenous Network (AIN) to amplify Indigenous voices, provide community and mentorship for Indigenous employees, and collaborate to build partnerships with local communities.

In 2023, AIN awarded $20,000 to the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) to support Indigenous representation in STEM fields as part of a grantmaking pilot. Other Employee Resource Groups also provided $140,000 to nonprofits through this pilot. Autodesk has a Human Rights Policy that aligns with international human rights standards. The company aims by the end of FY26 to have 7.5% of senior roles in the US and Canada filled by Black, Latinx, and Indigenous individuals, and 12% of its workforce comprising these groups.

Safe & Smart Tech

Autodesk achieved ISO 42001 Certification for responsible AI governance in August 2025.

This is supported by an AI management system, a Trusted AI program with five core principles (responsibility, transparency, accountability, reliability, safety & security) , risk assessments , fairness/bias testing , human-in-the-loop systems , and regular AI system reviews . The Trust Organization, led by the Chief Trust Officer , oversees these processes . The company holds comprehensive privacy and security certifications, including ISO/IEC 27701:2019 (PIMS, issued July 2025) , ISO/IEC 27001 , ISO/IEC 27017:2015 , ISO/IEC 27018:2019 , SOC2 , FedRAMP authorization , DPF , UK DPF Extension , Swiss-U.S. DPF adherence , and a TISAX assessment . All stored data is encrypted using AES-256 , and data transmitted between clients and servers uses TLS/SSL protocols . Flow Capture also offers end-to-end encryption for files . Autodesk demonstrates extensive regulatory compliance, adhering to GDPR , CCPA , LGPD , PIPL , and privacy laws in multiple US states (California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah) . It has approved EU Binding Corporate Rules (May 2023) and a UK BCR Addendum (March 2025) , self-certified for the Data Privacy Framework , and uses Standard Contractual Clauses . The company is also voluntarily committed to the EU AI Pact . Autodesk shows active engagement in digital rights through its membership in the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) and Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) , and its endorsement of the United Nations Global Compact , supported by a Human Rights Policy .

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Autodesk actively integrates circular economy principles into its product design and development by enabling its customers to design sustainably. Its software, such as Fusion 360, helps companies incorporate circularity and mindful material selection, optimizing product performance while minimizing environmental impact.

For example, Infinite Acoustics used Fusion to create upcycled 3D-printed speaker cabinets. Decathlon utilized Fusion to design an award-winning sustainable swimming fin, which cut its carbon footprint by 50% through the use of recycled plastics and less material. Autodesk also collaborated on The Phoenix Project, a modular housing development featuring carbon-negative materials. In September 2022, Autodesk partnered with Makersite to integrate sustainability analytics into Fusion 360. This provides real-time insights into environmental impact and resource consumption during the design phase.