3D Design and Engineering Software Leader Scores #21 Overall in List of
Top 500 U.S. Companies
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2012--
Newsweek Magazine this week recognized Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) as one of the greenest companies. Autodesk was
ranked #6 among information technology and services companies, and #21
overall in the top 500 U.S. companies in Newsweek’s
Green Rankings.
The annual Newsweek Green Rankings look at the largest publically
traded companies in the U.S. and globally ranks them on performance in
such areas as greenhouse gas emissions, waste reduction and management
of natural resources. Autodesk performed particularly well in the
Environmental Impact measurement, and stood out for its green building
strategy, including LEED certifications; well below average carbon
emissions; and detailed policy on green procurement.
“Sustainability is at the core of how Autodesk operates and what our
technology enables our customers to achieve,” said Carl Bass, president
and CEO of Autodesk. “We have a positive impact through greening our own
operations, but also through the tools we supply to our millions of
customers worldwide who imagine, design and create more efficient
buildings, infrastructure and products. We’re honored to be recognized
alongside so many of our customers on Newsweek’s prestigious
list.”
Using Design Thinking to Reduce Impacts
Autodesk focuses its efforts on the areas where it can have the most
positive impact on the future of the planet. A key component of that
strategy is providing design software to those who create the built
environment, supply energy and water, plan cities, and define
manufacturing processes, in order to encourage sustainable project
outcomes. Autodesk leads by example in its own operations by measuring
and reducing its carbon footprint, and more efficiently using water,
materials and other resources in its facilities and across the value
chain. The company employs its own software using its buildings as a
testing ground for new ideas, workflows and sustainable design
solutions, strengthening the business and creating knowledge that
Autodesk can share with others.
In addition to Newsweek’s Green Rankings, Autodesk has been
recognized for its efforts with a leadership position on the Carbon
Disclosure Project’s S&P 500 index disclosure rankings; inclusion in Dow
Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI); FTSE4Good Index Series; top 10
ranking in Maplecroft’s climate innovation leaders; and an Environmental
Protection Agency Green Power Leader listing.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is a leader in 3D
design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the
manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and
entertainment industries -- including the last 17 Academy Award winners
for Best Visual Effects -- use Autodesk software to design, visualize
and simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in
1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of
state-of-the-art software for global markets. For additional information
about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com/.
Autodesk and AutoCAD are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA
and/or other countries. Academy Award is a registered trademark of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. All other brand names,
product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk
reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and
specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not
responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in
this document.
© 2012 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
Source: Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk, Inc.
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carolyn.rohrer@autodesk.com
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