Nielsen Sustainability Profile
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
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Nielsen's score of 23 is lower than 71% 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 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'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.
Nielsen 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.
