JOE SPEICHER
NET ZERO
The path to net zero is not a straight one . It looks different for every company , country and organisation , and within each sustainability strategy there are many pillars , techniques and technologies .
Large , global companies often have some of the most complex strategies – but major corporations can also be at the forefront of driving sustainable innovation .
By leveraging their resources and influence , these companies can accelerate the development and adoption of sustainable technologies , paving the way for widespread implementation across industries and potentially revolutionising our approach to environmental challenges .
One company working to secure long-term viability for developing sustainable technologies is Autodesk .
Autodesk ’ s sustainability strategy Autodesk ’ s strategic focus is across three pillars :
• Operations
• Customers
• Ecosystems
JOE SPEICHER
TITLE : CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER
COMPANY : AUTODESK
INDUSTRY : SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Joe Speicher is responsible for the development and execution of Autodesk ’ s corporate Impact Strategy , which enables Autodesk and its customers to design and make a more sustainable , resilient and equitable future .
Before joining Autodesk in 2014 , Joe helped found Living Goods , where he spent six years leading operations for the global health organisation . He began with Deutsche Bank and Cambridge Associates , then spent three years in the Peace Corps and served as a consultant for the Economist Intelligence Unit , the World Bank , and Google . org . He earned a master ’ s degree from Columbia University in development economics .
The first pillar , operations , focuses on how Autodesk is being a responsible steward of its own resources . The company is working towards a 50 % reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2031 compared to FY2020 , 55 % minimum reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions per dollar of gross profit by FY2031 , compared to FY2020 . Autodesk has achieved its goal
138 February 2025