Public Profile

Nielsen

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

3

Industry Average

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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Nielsen's score of 3 is lower than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nielsen's reported carbon emissions

Nielsen, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures on their emissions, it is unclear how they are addressing their carbon footprint or what specific commitments they have made towards climate action. As a leading player in the industry, Nielsen's climate commitments and initiatives remain essential for understanding their environmental impact and sustainability efforts. Further information on their strategies and goals would be necessary to assess their contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions effectively.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nielsen's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Nielsen is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nielsen is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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