Autodesk does not contribute to individual political candidates. We have a longstanding global policy prohibiting contributions at any level. This includes giving to political parties, committees, 527 groups or other independent expenditure organizations. The company does not have a political action committee.
We respect each other's political beliefs and have policies against pressuring colleagues for political contributions, or to support political candidates, political parties, or ballot measures.
Rarely, Autodesk may engage on ballot measures. 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 which reflect the company's interests, not those of its officers or directors. We have not contributed financially to any ballot measure in the last decade, but plan to list any contributions here should we engage on ballot initiatives in the future.
To ensure the company's government affairs team is promoting policies that align with our corporate values, our impact strategy and appropriately considering the risks of its policy engagement, the Board of Director's Governance Committee annually reviews Autodesk's Government Affairs Policy, our trade association memberships, company policy priorities and any political activity. [...] Globally, Autodesk engages with industry associations, trade groups, coalitions, professional associations and similar organizations, including with 501(c)4s, to advance important company interests and public policy goals. These organizations bring industry together to collaborate and coordinate with, educate or lobby policymakers and governments to advance common interests and develop solutions to public policy or business challenges. They may also work on industry standard setting or public policy research. We engage with organizations that reflect our values and interests and are focused on issues that are important to the company. Our participation in these organizations does not indicate that we endorse or support all the policy positions that any organization or its members choose to take. These are the organizations to which we belong that engage on public policy and/or with governments. This list is reviewed and updated annually. [...] As required by applicable law, Autodesk files periodic disclosure reports with the Secretary of the U.S. Senate and the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. state and local jurisdictions, and other governments globally, where required.