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Emma Stewart leads Autodesk's Sustainability Solutions team, whose mission is to make sustainable design accessible, intelligent, and budget-friendly for the millions of engineers and designers who rely on Autodesk’s tools. During her time at the company, Emma pioneered the Sustainable Design Living Lab program, leveraging Autodesk’s own facilities to trial software aimed at greening existing buildings. She also established the Sustainable Operations program, which earned recognition as best-in-class by the Carbon Disclosure Project. Additionally, she co-developed the company’s Corporate Finance Approach to Climate-stabilizing Targets (C-FACT) methodology—a transparent, science-based, and business-friendly framework for setting greenhouse gas reduction goals.
I’m thrilled to share that Emma’s impressive efforts have not gone unnoticed. She has been invited to join the Advisory Council of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), an organization focused on establishing sustainability reporting standards for publicly traded U.S. corporations, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the investment community. As part of this role, Emma will play a key part in raising awareness about SASB’s mission, helping ensure that capital markets recognize the importance of environmental and social capital in fostering sustainability.
A recent report from CDP on the S&P 500 revealed that 77% of public companies face tangible risks related to climate change, yet 78% also view it as a business opportunity. Similarly, 98% of cities identified climate change as a significant risk factor. Investors are increasingly pushing for transparency when it comes to how companies manage material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. However, current corporate disclosures often appear in separate annual reports rather than being integrated into SEC filings like the Form 10-K. This inconsistency makes it challenging for investors to effectively assess and compare these risks.
To address this gap, SASB is developing sustainability accounting standards for more than 80 industries. These standards aim to ensure that material sustainability concerns are disclosed within mandatory SEC filings, such as the Form 10-K. By doing so, SASB helps companies adhere to existing regulations, such as Regulation S-K, while also encouraging better performance on sustainability issues that could significantly affect long-term value creation. For investors, SASB’s standards provide a comprehensive view of both risks and opportunities associated with a company’s sustainability efforts, enabling them to evaluate businesses more accurately and allocate resources accordingly.
At Autodesk, we’re committed to making sustainable design a practical reality through our offerings. We’ve developed new and innovative commercial Sustainability Solutions tailored specifically for engineers, architects, and designers. Furthermore, we offer C-FACT for Cities and C-FACT for Corporations—free, open-source tools designed to assist cities and enterprises in setting scientifically grounded climate targets aimed at stabilizing global temperatures.
It’s inspiring to see leaders like Emma Stewart driving meaningful change across industries. Her contributions extend far beyond her immediate role at Autodesk, influencing broader conversations around sustainability and financial accountability. As someone deeply invested in these issues, I find it incredibly motivating to witness firsthand how individuals can spark systemic shifts toward a more sustainable future.