Autodesk Inc

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	Autodesk Inc has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency regarding its climate lobbying activities. The company has clearly named specific climate policies and legislation it has engaged with, such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Additionally, it disclosed its involvement in supporting the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) and the passage of S.9 - An Act Creating A Next Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy. These disclosures provide identifiable details about the policies engaged with. Autodesk has also been transparent about its lobbying mechanisms, including direct engagement with the Biden Administration, participation in industry letters to EU policymakers, and signing letters to Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Governors. Specific mechanisms such as letters and direct engagement, along with clearly identified targets like the Biden Administration, EU policymakers, and state governors, further illustrate its detailed approach. Furthermore, the company has articulated specific outcomes it aims to achieve, such as promoting digital transformation in infrastructure to enhance safety, reduce costs, mitigate climate change impacts, and improve resiliency. It also seeks substantial GHG emissions reductions through the Inflation Reduction Act and advocates for ambitious revisions to the EPBD to decarbonize the building sector and improve housing inclusivity and material efficiency. These clearly stated objectives reflect a high level of transparency regarding the desired policy outcomes and their alignment with climate objectives.	4

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	Autodesk discloses "the Board of Directors' Governance Committee annually reviews Autodesk's Government Affairs Policy, our trade association memberships, company policy priorities and any political activity" and that "the use of Autodesk funds or assets for political activities anywhere in the world must be approved in advance in writing by the Chief Legal Officer and only if aligned closely with our public policy priorities," indicating a defined governance structure and accountable oversight. These statements identify responsible parties and outline a policy-based process to guide lobbying decisions, demonstrating a strong governance approach that covers both direct and indirect engagement. Although detailed mechanisms to ensure explicit alignment with climate objectives are not described, this framework shows that Autodesk has implemented meaningful oversight of its lobbying activities and provides approval processes that help maintain alignment with broader corporate priorities.	3