Autodesk’s first sustainability bond aligns impact and financial strategies
At Autodesk, our mission is to empower a better world through design and innovation. We believe that technology has the power to solve some of the most pressing challenges facing society today—whether they're big or small.
This vision drives us to provide our customers with tools that help them unlock valuable insights from their data. By doing so, we enable them to make smarter decisions, improve efficiency, and drive sustainable growth. This is at the heart of our commitment to sustainability, as we aim to support our customers in creating more impactful designs and driving positive change at scale.
To further advance these goals, I’m thrilled to announce that Autodesk has issued its first sustainability bond, raising $1 billion. This initiative is a key step in aligning our financial strategy with our broader impact goals. The funds will be used to support projects that align with our sustainability framework, focusing on environmental and social outcomes that are critical to both our business and the needs of our stakeholders.
I also believe that true impact starts from within. As of our 2021 fiscal year, Autodesk has achieved net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across our entire business and value chain. This was made possible by the launch of the Autodesk Carbon Fund and an updated internal carbon pricing mechanism. It's not just about reducing our footprint—it's about setting an example for others to follow.
Equally important is our ongoing collaboration with customers and industry partners to build a more sustainable future. We know that meaningful progress requires collective action, and we're committed to working alongside our communities to drive real change.
The investments from this sustainability bond will benefit our customers, partners, and the broader community. They will help accelerate our shared journey toward a better world—one that’s designed and built for everyone. Through this bond, investors can join us in supporting initiatives that align with global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We plan to focus on a range of projects that span both environmental and social areas, including:
- Eco-efficient products and processes: Developing software solutions that help optimize energy, waste, and water use in construction, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
- Sustainable water management: Providing tools to design more efficient and sustainable water systems, including distribution networks, treatment plants, and flood protection solutions.
- Renewable energy and energy efficiency: Continuing our efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of our operations by investing in clean energy and efficiency improvements.
- Green buildings: Enhancing technologies that support the design and maintenance of low-carbon, high-performance buildings throughout their lifecycle.
- Pollution prevention: Supporting projects focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, capturing and storing carbon, and minimizing environmental harm in the built environment.
- Socioeconomic empowerment: Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion while expanding access to education and economic opportunities for underrepresented communities.
Our Sustainability Financing Framework will guide these investments, and we will report on our progress annually. This marks another important step forward in our mission to create a better world through design and innovation. Together, we can build a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.
Insulation Box,EPP Thermal Boxes,EPP Thermal Shipping Box,EPP Insulated Thermal Box
Taizhou Tianma Plastic Products Co. LTD , https://www.tmepp.com