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updated 20 days ago

New York State Teachers' Retirement System Sustainability Profile

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The New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS), headquartered in the United States, is a pivotal institution in the education sector, serving the retirement needs of New York's educators. Established in 1921, NYSTRS has evolved to become one of the largest public pension funds in the nation, managing billions in assets for its members. Operating primarily in New York State, NYSTRS focuses on providing retirement benefits, investment management, and financial education to its members. Its unique approach combines robust investment strategies with a commitment to member service, ensuring that educators receive the support they need for a secure retirement. With a strong market position and a history of notable achievements, NYSTRS continues to be a trusted partner for educators across the state.

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20

Industry Average

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Industry Benchmark

New York State Teachers' Retirement System's score of 20 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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New York State Teachers' Retirement System's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS) reported a carbon emissions intensity of approximately 0.0001427 kg CO2e per USD in public markets, although specific total emissions figures were not disclosed. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, although it does not specify emissions across Scope 1, 2, or 3. In 2021, the carbon emissions intensity was slightly higher at about 0.0001715 kg CO2e per USD, indicating a potential improvement in their emissions profile over the years. However, NYSTRS has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor do they participate in recognised frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). As of now, NYSTRS has not cascaded emissions data from any parent or related organisations, maintaining a standalone approach to their climate commitments. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while they are monitoring their emissions, further action may be necessary to align with industry standards for climate accountability.

How Carbon Intensive is New York State Teachers' Retirement System's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. New York State Teachers' Retirement System's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is New York State Teachers' Retirement System's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for New York State Teachers' Retirement System is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

New York State Teachers' Retirement System's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

New York State Teachers' Retirement System has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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