Aluminum is one of the most widely used materials on Earth. Emissions from its production, however, have been historically difficult to decarbonize—particularly due to its need for large amounts of uninterrupted heat. This challenge is intensified by the expected 50% growth in aluminum demand by 2050. 🥫 🌟 The Autodesk Foundation is thrilled to welcome Found Energy to our Energy & Materials portfolio. Found Energy is a #ClimateTech startup on a mission to decarbonize heavy industry sectors with an aluminum-thermal power system that converts aluminum into heat and hydrogen. This groundbreaking tech offers the first economically viable approach to harnessing energy from aluminum oxidation, creating productive on-site energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. “With the Autodesk Foundation’s support, we are accelerating the scale-up and deployment of our breakthrough low-carbon aluminum fuel technology to the industries and geographic regions that need it the most.” — Peter Godart, Co-founder & CEO, Found Energy Learn more about Found Energy’s efforts to decouple industrial growth from emissions and pave the way for a more sustainable future ⤵️
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We seek out impact-oriented organizations—including nonprofits, social enterprises, and startups—and help them scale. We provide funding, technology, and talent, so these organizations can maximize their impact.
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Revolution Workshop, a nonprofit in our Work & Prosperity portfolio, is uplifting people of color in Chicago's historically disadvantaged neighborhoods and transforming the construction industry through comprehensive workforce development programs. 🛠️ Revolution Workshop's holistic approach equips learners and workers with essential trade skills, modern construction management skills, and crucial soft skills like financial literacy and conflict resolution. Partnering with local employers like Power Construction, the organization ensures its curriculum aligns with industry needs—bridging the gap between employers and a skilled, inclusive construction workforce. ⚙️ "The construction industry has so many opportunities from a career-path perspective, and Revolution Workshop does an awesome job understanding what each individual person’s needs are, what their challenges are, and then helping them out—giving people that desperately need opportunities a chance in our industry." — Robert (Bob) Gallo, Owner, Former COO, Power Construction 🎥 Watch the full video to learn how Revolution Workshop is paving the way for a more stable future for Chicagoans ▶️ https://lnkd.in/g-di-4p5 #FutureOfWork Autodesk Construction Cloud
Today, the US construction workforce is short more than half a million workers. With the shortage of workers, organizations like Revolution Workshop are looking to change that. Revolution Workshop is a nonprofit that helps people of color from historically disadvantaged neighborhoods in Chicago by providing training programs in essential trade skills and modern construction management. For participants in Revolution Workshop workforce development programs, a career in construction is more than a job—it’s a chance to build a brighter, more stable future for themselves and their communities. By promoting diversity and inclusion within the construction industry, fostering long-term relationships, and creating supportive networks, Revolution Workshop is helping to uplift communities and reduce violence through stable employment.
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Calling all climate technology startups in Ghana for a chance to win $3,000. 💰 Are you a Ghanaian startup contributing to tackling Climate Change? We’re searching for the most scalable ventures to join a fierce pitch competition in Accra! 💚 Apply to the Climate Champion Competition backed by Startup Discovery School, Sahara Impact Ventures, and Academic City University College and powered by Autodesk Foundation. How do you know if this is for you? Our eligibility criteria are below 👇👇 1. Have a scalable solution that is tackling the impact of climate change 2. Have an MVP 3. Have a business based in Africa 4. Must be able to pitch in Accra on the 9th of September 2024 If this is you apply below, applications close on 27th August 🚀 https://lnkd.in/euiSU3Ns
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Applied Carbon, part of our Energy & Materials portfolio, is scaling the production and use of biochar using cutting-edge robotics and automation. The startup's tractor-based pyrolysis system turns agricultural waste into biochar—a nutrient-rich substance that not only sinks carbon for thousands of years but also enhances soil health—transforming fields into carbon sequestration powerhouses without leaving the farm. 🚜 🌱 Applied Carbon's technology offers an affordable, scalable #CarbonRemoval solution and boosts agricultural productivity. The potential? Removing over one gigaton of carbon emissions annually in the US alone! 🌎 #ClimateTech “To preserve people and planet, the world needs well-designed physical infrastructure that has never been built before.” – Dr. Morgan Williams, Co-Founder & COO, Applied Carbon Learn more about our investment in Applied Carbon ⤵️
Our investment in Applied Carbon - Autodesk Foundation
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The Autodesk Foundation is pleased to share a progress update on our efforts to embed access and inclusion across all of our work. 🌍 "From portfolio leadership diversity to supporting inclusion in the funding ecosystem to equipping emerging talent from around the world, we are motivated by the potential for access and inclusion principles to advance our entire team’s work addressing the most pressing social and environmental challenges." — Beth Foster-Chao, Climate Adaptation & Resilience Investment Lead, Autodesk Foundation Read Beth's full update to learn more about our Access & Inclusion strategy and progress through FY24 ⤵️
FY24 progress on Access & Inclusion at the Autodesk Foundation - Autodesk Foundation
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In response to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres' call to action on #ExtremeHeat, a group of philanthropies convened by ClimateWorks Foundation is catalyzing an initiative for philanthropy to invest an initial commitment of $50 million in climate adaptation and resilience efforts in regions most vulnerable to the impacts of #ClimateChange, including extreme heat. “The climate crisis presents unprecedented challenges to our health, economic well-being, and safety. How we tackle it offers a unique opportunity to build a future where no one is left behind. Philanthropy can help drive positive social impact by supporting innovative approaches to climate adaptation and resilience, such as piloting community-based parametric insurance in India, building coalitions to advocate for debt reform for small island developing states, fostering entrepreneurship in East Africa to develop cold chain infrastructure, and scaling the use of solar-reflective ‘cool’ roofs. We proudly support this collective effort and philanthropy’s growing investments in adaptation and resilience. Together, we can create a more resilient future.” – Helen M., President and CEO, ClimateWorks Foundation ➡ Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/gpJJgqm5 Arab Foundations Forum (AFF), Autodesk Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Howden Foundation, Humanity United, Laudes Foundation, Quadrature Climate Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Shockwave Foundation, Trafigura Foundation, Wellcome Trust #ClimateAction
Statement on the United Nations Secretary-General's Call to Action for Extreme Heat
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📣 We're hiring! The Autodesk Foundation is currently seeking candidates for a new Impact Measurement and Management Associate contract position to assist in the development and documentation of our organizational IMM practices, systems, and tools. 📊 The IMM Associate will maintain and enhance the Foundation's focus on real-world outcomes and data-based decision-making across our three impact opportunity areas: Health & Resilience, Energy and Materials, and Work and Prosperity. Learn more and apply today ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dTdmQd3Y
Autodesk Foundation hiring Impact Measurement and Management Associate in San Francisco Bay Area | LinkedIn
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🎉 Congrats to ChargerHelp!, Heirloom, Nth Cycle, and Vartega on making TIME's list of America’s Top GreenTech Companies in 2024! A well-deserved honor for these four Autodesk Foundation portfolio organizations that are making great strides in reducing GHG emissions, electrifying the grid, creating #GreenJobs, and accelerating the transition to a #CircularEconomy. #ClimateTech Check out the full list from TIME ⤵️
America's Top GreenTech Companies 2024
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Via Separations, an Autodesk Foundation indirect investee through Prime Coalition, is taking major strides towards reducing GHG emissions in the pulp and paper industry. 📉 The #ClimateTech startup's groundbreaking filtration solution—modeled using Autodesk tools—saves energy, reduces downtime, increases throughput, and captures valuable byproducts, demonstrating the immense potential for industrial #Decarbonization. 🏭 🔄 Learn more about Via Separations sustainable design and technology solutions in the latest AutoCAD blog ⤵️
Via Separations Achieves Decarbonization Technology Goals With AutoCAD and the Plant 3D Toolset
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Our Work & Prosperity portfolio is building a skilled and resilient workforce to meet the changing needs of design, manufacturing, engineering, construction, and building operations industries. In 2023, organizations in our Work & Prosperity portfolio collectively supported 12,900 individuals in obtaining new or improved jobs. #FutureOfWork Learn how organizations in our Work & Prosperity portfolio are preparing workers to thrive in the era of automation in our FY24 Impact Report ⤵️
Impact Report | Autodesk Foundation
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