12 Autodesk Foundation takes an expansive and catalytic view of philanthropy that encourages smart risk taking and innovative resource allocation in order to create a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future. We do this through our philanthropic grantmaking and investing, software donations, and employee impact programs. The mission of the Autodesk Foundation is to support the design and creation of the most innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, which include climate change and inequality. We seek out impact-driven, design-oriented organizations— from social enterprises and startups to accelerators and incubators—and help them scale promising solutions. In order to achieve this, we provide funding, software, training, and additional related support to help each organization have the greatest possible impact. In 2019, Autodesk committed to target 1% of annual operating margin for the next three fiscal years in support of the Autodesk Foundation. This commitment will enable us to manage our societal impact long into the future. We focus our philanthropic investments in the following areas where we can have an outsized impact: • Low-carbon innovation (reducing GHG emissions) • Resilient communities (helping climate-vulnerable communities adapt and thrive) • Future of work (initiatives that address inequality in the automation age) Read more about the impact of our grantees and investees on the Foundation website . We match charitable donations and encourage paid volunteer time so that Autodesk employees can support the causes and organizations they care about most. In response to the many natural disasters that occurred in 2019, our employees joined forces to raise tens of thousands of dollars for disaster relief and resilience-building efforts. Many also volunteered their time to provide direct aid in the months following these destructive events. See the Employees section for more information about our volunteering efforts. Autodesk business units also provide direct funding for design and engineering programs and projects in their respective industries. For example, Autodesk Education is an expansive program that supports students, teachers, and academic institutions worldwide with free access to Autodesk software and online learning opportunities. 29 Read more about how we’re educating the next generation to be problem solvers and encouraging job readiness in the Education sidebar in the Customers section. Philanthropy 29. Free Autodesk software and/or cloud-based services are subject to acceptance of and compliance with the terms and conditions of the software license agreement or terms of service that accompany such software or cloud-based services. Software and cloud-based services subject to an Educational license may be used solely for Educational Purposes . Measuring impact Impact measurement is essential to effective philanthropy. We’re committed to ensuring our work is delivering results—and helping to create a better world. Download Autodesk Foundation impact briefs to learn more about our efforts in these areas: • Low-carbon innovation : How low carbon innovations can fight the negative impacts of climate change. • Resilient communities : How we’re increasing community resilience through technological innovation. • Future of work : How we’re preparing the workforce to thrive in the age of automation.