Autodesk and Twelve accelerate the future of sustainable aviation fuel

At Autodesk, we believe in collaborating across industries and using our influence to accelerate the technologies that will define a low-carbon future. That's why we're proud to announce a new agreement with Twelve, a pioneer in carbon transformation technology, to procure power-to-liquid sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

This collaboration builds on our commitments through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the First Movers Coalition (FMC), as well as through our membership with the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA).

Why SAF, why now

Aviation remains one of the hardest sectors to decarbonize. SAF-particularly power-to-liquid (PtL) fuel-offers one of the most promising pathways to reduce lifecycle emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil jet fuel. Yet adoption has been slowed by limited supply and high costs.

Our agreement with Twelve addresses both challenges. Autodesk is securing SAF certificates well in advance, avoiding exposure to the spot market while at the same time seeding climate innovation to scale. The SAF certificates will be sold to airlines and operators set to receive physical deliveries once production begins.

Together, these efforts reflect a holistic model of collaboration-providing not just capital, but tools, expertise and storytelling power.

Building the market

Twelve's PtL SAF is competitively priced in today's challenging SAF environment. This reflects the reality of scaling new climate technologies: up-front costs are often higher, but long-term reductions depend on the willingness of early investors.

Like other forward offtake agreements (for example, the Frontier advance market commitment for carbon removal), the structure of our deal provides downside protection against short-term price volatility, with payments weighted toward the end of the decade. For Autodesk, this isn't just about buying fuel-it's about helping to bend the cost curve for the entire industry.

Strong foundations

This new agreement marks a new chapter in Autodesk and Twelve's history.

• Philanthropic support: Since 2017, Twelve has received in-kind support as a portfolio company of Autodesk Foundation partners Prime Coalition and MCJ Collective.
• Software donations: Twelve has leveraged Autodesk design tools since 2019 to develop their facilities.
• Pro bono consulting: Autodesk's Media & Entertainment industry consultants are currently producing a visualization video to help Twelve showcase its breakthrough technology.

Looking ahead

By securing high-quality SAF with Twelve, Autodesk is reinforcing our corporate impact strategy, supporting our customers and investors who care deeply about climate impact, and aligning with our go-to-market vision for enabling low-carbon innovation.

We know that no one company can solve the climate crisis alone. By leaning into our climate commitments-and collaborating across industries-we can help scale the critical solutions the world needs most.

This is what it looks like when design, technology, and climate action come together.