Nielsen Holdings plc, commonly referred to as Nielsen, is a global leader in audience measurement and analytics, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1923, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key player in the media and consumer insights industry. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Nielsen provides comprehensive data solutions that empower businesses to understand consumer behaviour and market trends. Nielsen's core offerings include audience measurement, advertising effectiveness, and consumer insights, distinguished by their robust methodologies and extensive data sets. The company is renowned for its Nielsen Ratings, which have become the gold standard in television audience measurement. With a strong market position, Nielsen continues to innovate, helping clients navigate the complexities of an ever-changing marketplace.
How does Nielsen's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nielsen's score of 23 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nielsen has not publicly disclosed any carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it have specific reduction targets or commitments outlined in its climate initiatives. As of now, there are no emissions figures available, and the company does not appear to inherit any emissions data from a parent or related organization. Consequently, Nielsen's current climate commitments and reduction initiatives remain unspecified. The absence of data and targets suggests a need for further transparency regarding their environmental impact and sustainability efforts.
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Nielsen is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.