NEW RESEARCH

State of Design & Make: Spotlight on Decarbonization

Amid mounting pressure to prioritize sustainability, new research uncovers the critical role that mindset and technology play in driving industries to decarbonize.

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Closing the gap between goals and actions

Autodesk Chief Sustainability Officer Joe Speicher breaks down why it’s imperative for companies in sectors responsible for 58% of greenhouse gas emissions to prioritize decarbonization with the help of digital tools and aligned intentions.

Key findings

89%

of respondents at the corporate level believe it’s essential to prioritize decarbonization while only 55% are “very familiar” with the necessary actions.


77%

of sustainability leaders surveyed incentivize employees who participate in sustainability initiatives, compared to just 30% of other companies.



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Source: 2023 State of Design & Make: Spotlight on Decarbonization

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Image courtesy of Heirloom.

A climate change game changer

Heirloom, a sustainable start-up, is developing low-cost direct air capture technology using limestone to safely and permanently remove and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.